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How we verify everything

For each data point we publish — fee figures, KYC requirements, bonus terms, founding year, headquarters jurisdiction — the verification path is:

1. Fetch the exchange's official source page (fee schedule, terms, partner program).
2. Cross-reference against CoinGecko's exchange API for company-level data (founded, country, volume).
3. Manual sanity-check against three or more third-party sources (TradersUnion, CoinSpot, CryptoPotato, Datawallet, etc.) for consistency.
4. Stamp the data with the verification date.
5. Re-verify on the 1st of each calendar month.
6. Out-of-cycle update within 48 hours of confirmed material change.

Every report includes a "References" section with direct links to the official sources used. If you find a stale figure, email research@how-to-buy-bitcoin.today with the URL — corrections within 48 hours.

How we make money

This publication earns affiliate commissions when readers register at exchanges through our referral links. The exchange pays the commission from its own marketing budget. This does not change the fee discount or welcome bonus the reader receives.

Affiliate commission rates are roughly equivalent across all 11 exchanges in our index, so there is no incentive to rank a worse exchange higher. Ranking accurately drives more sign-ups long-term, which is the model we operate on.

Our editorial commitments

• We never accept paid placement to bump rankings.
• We never write sponsored reviews disguised as editorial.
• We never list an exchange that fails the security or regulatory baseline.
• We disclose affiliate relationships on every page that contains affiliate links.
• When data changes, we update within 48 hours of confirmation.

Contact

For factual corrections, methodology questions, or data partnerships: research@how-to-buy-bitcoin.today. We aim for under 48-hour response on corrections; longer for general inquiries.

Disclaimer

HTBB Research publishes information and analysis for educational purposes. Nothing on this publication constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Cryptocurrency trading carries substantial risk of loss — never invest funds you cannot afford to lose. Always do your own research and consider consulting a licensed advisor before placing a trade. Exchange fee schedules, bonus offers and rebate terms can change without notice — always confirm current terms on the exchange's own site before depositing.

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