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Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood in California

Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood are available to California residents.

Side-by-side facts from each company's own pages and state records. Alphabetical; this is not a ranking. Every line shows its source and the date we checked it.

Coinbase

Available to California residents?
YesChecked October 16, 2026 official source · details
California license
Pending DFPI's list of DFAL applications under review (list updated July 30, 2026) includes Coinbase, Inc. Coinbase's own license page shows no California license line, only DFAL consumer disclosures.Checked November 2, 2026 source · who's licensed in California
Staking in California
No No new staking since June 6, 2023 state securities orders; existing stakes can be unstakedChecked October 20, 2026 source
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Kraken

Available to California residents?
YesChecked October 16, 2026 official source · details
California license
Pending Kraken's disclosures list a pending DFAL license and say it may operate while the application is under review. DFPI's applicant list (updated July 30, 2026) includes Payward Interactive, Inc. (Kraken).Checked November 2, 2026 source · who's licensed in California
Staking in California
No Not on Kraken's list of states for onchain stakingChecked October 20, 2026 source
Sign-up notes and limits
Kraken does not serve Maine or New York residents. If you moved here from one of those states, Kraken asks for a Proof of Residence document for your new address.Checked November 3, 2026 source
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Robinhood

Available to California residents?
YesChecked October 16, 2026 official source · details
California license
Pending DFPI's list of DFAL applications under review (list updated July 30, 2026) includes Robinhood Crypto LLC. Robinhood Crypto's license PDF (dated Oct 28, 2025) lists no California license.Checked November 2, 2026 source · who's licensed in California
Staking in California
No Robinhood says staking is unavailable hereChecked October 20, 2026 source
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Common questions

Can I use Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood in California?

Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood are available to California residents. Based on each company's own state list; check dates are on the page.

Are Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood licensed in California?

From each company's own license page, checked November 2, 2026: Coinbase: pending; Kraken: pending; Robinhood: pending. "Not listed" does not mean a company operates without authorization.

Can I stake crypto on Coinbase, Kraken or Robinhood in California?

From each company's staking page: Coinbase: no; Kraken: no; Robinhood: no.

Which one is best in California?

We don't rank platforms. This page lists facts side by side in alphabetical order with sources. Ask the AI State Counselor for a cited answer about one platform in California.

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