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CoinDesk's suite of complimentary research reports deliver high quality, trusted and unbiased data-driven analysis into key digital asset trends and narratives.

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Exchange Review April 2026

In April, combined spot and derivatives trading volumes on centralized exchanges fell 11.7% to $4.61T, marking the lowest level of activity since September 2024.

  • May 22, 2026

Exchange Benchmark

The Exchange Benchmark is CoinDesk’s flagship research report, established in 2019 to bring clarity and accountability to a complex and rapidly evolving market. Since launching, it has become the industry standard for evaluating the risk associated with digital asset exchanges.

Backed by thousands of research hours, CoinDesk's Exchange Benchmark covers 150+ exchanges, encompassing more than 80 qualitative and quantitative metrics.

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Exchange Benchmark - May 2026

We're pleased to share the findings from our May 2026 Exchange Benchmark, our bi-annual report that evaluates the risk associated with digital asset exchanges.

Stablecoins & Tokenized Assets Report April 2026

CoinDesk Data’s Stablecoins & Tokenized Assets Report captures the key developments across the stablecoins and tokenization landscape. Our review focuses on market capitalization and trading volume trends for stablecoins, segmented by collateral type and pegged asset, alongside coverage of tokenized real-world assets; including commodities, equities, and treasuries.

Exchange Review March 2026

Combined centralized crypto exchange volumes declined 6.53% to $5.26T, with spot trading dropping 15.7% to $1.27T.
  • April 10, 2026
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Stablecoins & Tokenized Assets Report March 2026

CoinDesk Data’s Stablecoins & Tokenized Assets Report captures the key developments across the stablecoins and tokenization landscape. Our review focuses on market capitalization and trading volume trends for stablecoins, segmented by collateral type and pegged asset, alongside coverage of tokenized real-world assets; including commodities, equities, and treasuries.
  • March 31, 2026
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