Binance — what it's good at
Deepest liquidity globally across 60+ fiats. Merchant-tier scheme rewards completion rate, order count, and dispute-free history with priority placement. Fastest settlement on majors thanks to the largest merchant pool.
Trade-offs: Maker promotions vary by region; spreads can widen during low-activity hours on niche fiats. KYC is mandatory at all volumes.
Fees + KYC: 0% maker fee for verified merchants; 0% taker fee on most markets. KYC required (Lite + Full tiers). FIU-IND registered (India), VARA registered (UAE), MiCA-compliant (EU).