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| Type | private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fintech, Cryptocurrencies |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | worldwide |
| Products | cryptocurrency exchange rate aggregator |
| Website | bestchange.biz |
BestChange is a cryptocurrency exchange rate aggregator.
Operations
[edit]BestChange is an intermediary aggregator that connects users to third-party exchange services providers working with fiat currencies, electronic money, and cryptocurrencies.[1][2][3] It serves as an information layer, that analyzes 52,000 currency pairs on 670 third-party services and helps users find better exchange rates, but doesn't store user funds or execute transactions.[4]
BestChange only list exchange services with a history of operations, compliance with FATF standards, clear exchange terms, and a capable customer support.[5][6] The platform limits information about services that proceed questionable funds and may pose regulatory risks for users.[7]
The platform provides sorting and filtering by currency, exchangers' reputation and reviews, may display certain geographic or jurisdiction-related limitations where such information is available or provided by exchangers.[1] It suggests direct exchanges and multi-step operations that involve one or more transit currencies.[8] The platform's extensive base of user reviews reached 2,7 million units in over 19 years.[9][4]
BestChange can be used via mobile apps (for iOS, Android, and Huawei devices), website, browser extensions, Telegram chatbot, and Telegram mini app.[4][1]
The platform's anti-money laundering analyzer enables pre-transaction risk assessment based on wallet and transaction check across over 80 cryptocurrencies and tokens, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Gram, and stablecoins, such as Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC).[10][1]
History
[edit]BestChange was launched in 2007 initially aggregated exchange rates for WebMoney, E-gold and other "traditional" digital currencies. Since 2012, it also monitored cryptocurrency rates following the emergence of Bitcoin cryptocurrency exchanges.[6]
In Russia, BestChange has faced access restrictions amid digital currency regulation.[11][12] The access to the platform was restricted in 2017, 2019, 2020, but the restrictions were lifted shortly each timne.[13] Since 2022, Bestchange is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[14]
Recognition
[edit]BestChange was recognized as a reputable monitoring platform with the 2025 Crypto Impact Award (Best Crypto Exchange Rate Aggregator).[15] It also has a 4.1 rating on TrustPilot and a 4.6 rating on the Web of trust.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Jon Stoyan (March 1, 2026). "How exchange aggregators became crypto market infrastructure". Venture Beat.
- ↑ Yu B Bubnova (2020). "Financial Markets Security: Tax Aspect". Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference "Far East Con" (ISCFEC 2020). doi:10.2991/aebmr.k.200312.121.
- ↑ P. Carl Mullan (2016). "E-Bullion and Mr. James Fayed". A History of Digital Currency in the United States. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. ISBN 978-1-137-56870-0.
- 1 2 3 4 Shylin Sam (March 2, 2026). "Comparing crypto exchange aggregators: A look at BestChange". Crypto.news.
- ↑ "How to exchange cryptocurrency with BestChange — a beginner's guide". Forklog. February 5, 2024.
- 1 2 Lena Jess (April 7, 2026). "Кто стоит за BestChange: разработчик сервиса — об анонимности, запросах властей и топовых активах" [The one behind the BestChange: what its creator says about anonymity, official requests and trending assets] (in Russian). Forklog.
- ↑ "BestChange limited Ruble operations for 95 exchangers". RBC. 16 October 2025.
- ↑ Ivan Stoika (2022). "ОСОБЛИВОСТІ, СУТНІСТЬ ТА ВИДИ КРИПТОАКТИВІВ". MODERN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: ACHIEVEMENTS, INNOVATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS [Characteristics and types of crypto-assets] (in Ukrainian). pp. 348–354. ISBN 978-3-954753-03-1.
- ↑ Asit Tirkey (May 22, 2023). "The Resilience of BestChange: A Trusted Advisor in the Volatile World of Crypto Exchange". Entrepreneur.com.
- ↑ "How to verify funds' cleanliness with BestChange's AML service — a guide". July 1, 2024.
- ↑ Christoph Bergmann (2025). "Russlands Medienaufsicht blockiert Krypto-Aggregator". BitcoinBlog.de.
- ↑ Diana Burkaltseva, Alexander Mikhaltsev (2023). "Trends, risks, and potential of regulating digital assets in Russia". Nauchny Vestnik (4 (65)).
- ↑ "BestChange was unblocked in accordance to the Central Bank's decision". RBC. August 6, 2025.
- ↑ Daniel Lee (May 24, 2024). "BestChange In UAE: Dubai Has Become An Ideal Place For Business Development". International Business Times.
- ↑ "BestChange Wins Best Crypto Exchange Rate Aggregator at the Crypto Impact Awards 2025". CoinGape. 2026-02-07.