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Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood in Illinois

Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood are available to Illinois 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.

Kraken

Available to Illinois residents?
YesChecked October 16, 2026 official source · details
Illinois license
License listed Money Transmitter License MT.0000362.Checked November 3, 2026 source · who's licensed in Illinois
Staking in Illinois
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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Common questions

Can I use Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood in Illinois?

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

Are Coinbase, Kraken and Robinhood licensed in Illinois?

From each company's own license page, checked November 3, 2026: Coinbase: license listed; Kraken: license listed; Robinhood: not listed. "Not listed" does not mean a company operates without authorization.

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

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

Which one is best in Illinois?

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 Illinois.

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