Crypto.com is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Singapore and founded by Bobby Bao, Gary Or, Kris Marszalek, and Rafael Melo. Crypto.com offers various financial services to customers, including an online exchange, an app, and an NFT marketplace.
Established: 2016
Headquarters: Tricor Suite 4th Floor, 50 Mark Lane, London, United Kingdom
License information: Registered with the Financial Conduct Authority/FCA
About Crypto.com
Founded in Hong Kong by four super-experienced financial gurus, Crypto.com was originally called Monaco before changing its name in 2018. The site is a cryptocurrency exchange with platforms for businesses and individuals. The platform allows customers to trade and invest in a range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin.
Servicing over 90 countries and more than 150 million customers, Crypto.com is built on a foundation of clarity, transparency, and innovation, and recorded $1.5 billion of revenue in 2024.
Crypto.com has enjoyed a massive upturn recently, driven by several key strategic partnerships with companies such as Plaee, EmCoin, High Roller Technologies, and CryptoStruct.
Significant Milestones
- Secured the naming rights for the Staples Center in downtown LA (home to the NBA’s Lakers, Clippers, NHL’s Kings, and the WNBA Sparks) in a 20-year, $700 million deal. It is now known as the Crypto.com Arena
- Partnered with Matt Damon in 2021 for a successful ad campaign (later superceded by Eminem)
- Signed a $30 million sponsorship deal with Paris St. Germain FC in 2021
- Joined forces with Deutsche Bank, offering services across Asia and Australia
- Acquired the Card Group Pty Ltd in December 2020
- Partnered with Dubai’s Department of Finance to enable residents and businesses to pay government fees using cryptocurrency
- In 2025 they partnered with MyPrize premium online casino games to launch MyPrize Markets
Leadership/Senior Executives
At the helm of Crypto.com are co-founders Kris Marszalek, Bobby Bao, Gary Or, and Rafael Melo, whose vision has guided the company through periods of rapid change.
- Kris Marszalek – CEO and an experienced company builder
- Eric Anziani – COO, overseeing operations and market expansion
- Matthew Chan – CTO, driving technological innovation and platform security
- Rafael Melo – CFO, ensuring financial stability and strategic investment
Together, this leadership team has cultivated a culture of transparency, agility, and customer‑centricity, positioning the company as a leader in the competitive financial services and cryptocurrency landscapes.
Awards & Recognition
Crypto.com has grown in popularity in recent times and is well respected within the industry. Here are some of the biggest achievements, awards, and recognitions Crypto.com has received since its launch.
- Won Best Blockchain-Based Solution at the 2025 MENA Fintech Awards
- Won Sports Breakthrough of the Year at the 2022 Sports Business Awards
- Runner Up – People’s Choice Award for Crypto Provider at the 2025 Crypto People’s Choice Awards
In the Media
Crypto.com has been a mainstay in the media since its launch, and these are some of the most recent news stories focused on the company, as covered by Gambling Insider.
- Underdog launches prediction markets in the US with Crypto.com. Players across the US will be able to wager on sports event contracts in a federally compliant manner.
- Crypto.com Launches Combo Betting as Prediction Markets Embrace Parlays. Crypto.com has launched combo betting for its sports prediction markets, allowing users to combine up to four outcomes into a single wager. According to the company’s product pages, users can now bundle selections across events and outcomes to create a consolidated prediction contract.
- Tennessee Orders Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to Halt Prediction Markets. The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has sent cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com, Polymarket, and Kalshi. It calls on these prediction market sites to immediately stop accepting business from customers in the state, to void any pending contracts, and to issue total refunds by the end of January.
Social Media
- Twitter/X – https://x.com/cryptocom
- Discord – https://discord.com/invite/cryptocom
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cryptocomofficial/
- LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptocom/
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Crypto.com’s ownership is complicated as it has private stakeholders, but its four founders, Bobby Bao, Gary Or, Kris Marszalek, and Rafael Melo, maintain partial ownership.
A: Yes, the company operates in the US through a dedicated US entity, but availability can differ by product and state.
A: No. Crypto.com is headquartered in Singapore, but it operates globally.
A: Crypto.com’s CEO is Kris Marszalek, one of the company’s four co-founders.
A: Crypto.com has explored banking-style products, but it does not operate like a traditional bank and has no plans to.