Binance.US in Massachusetts
- In Massachusetts
- Available
- Listed
- #7 of 9
- Bitcoin in Massachusetts
- Legal
- Our rating
- 3.9
- Review updated
- 2026-08-23
Yes. Binance.US serves Massachusetts residents and is listed seventh of 9 in our Massachusetts guide. Here it takes ACH transfer and Wire transfer. Availability follows our national United States listing; the state guide cites no operator page for this row.
How to pay on Binance.US in Massachusetts
The deposit rails Binance.US offers to buyers in Massachusetts, from our Massachusetts guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.
- ACH transfer:
- zero Binance.US fee; bank fees may apply
Bitcoin in Massachusetts: the licensing picture
Bitcoin is legal in Massachusetts. The Division of Banks long licensed only foreign transmittal agencies under MGL chapter 169, and its advisory opinions, including Opinion 22-002, found that exchanging virtual currency for fiat did not by itself trigger that license. Chapter 312 of the Acts of 2024 replaced the old regime with a comprehensive money transmission law, MGL chapter 169B, and the Division began licensing money transmitters under it on January 1, 2026. Federal registration and tax rules apply regardless.
Massachusetts taxes short-term capital gains, on assets held one year or less, at 8.5 percent, a rate cut from 12 percent for tax years beginning January 1, 2023, and most long-term gains at 5 percent. Federal capital gains tax applies on top of the state bill.
Every exchange listed in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts roster from our state guide, in its order. Rows carry the payment methods each platform offers in Massachusetts, not nationally.
| # | Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Pays with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, PayPal |
| 2 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal |
| 3 | Gemini | 4.4 | 0.5% + flat fee on easy buys | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal |
| 4 | River | 4.6 | Free recurring, 1.2% one-off | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer |
| 5 | Swan Bitcoin | 4.4 | About 0.99% per purchase | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer |
| 6 | Strike | 4.6 | Fee shown before you confirm | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card |
| 7 | Binance.USThis page | 3.9 | 0% maker, 0.02% taker | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer |
| 8 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Debit card, Wire transfer |
| 9 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | ACH transfer, Debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is Binance.US available in Massachusetts?
Yes. Binance.US serves Massachusetts residents and is listed seventh of 9 in our Massachusetts guide. Here it takes ACH transfer and Wire transfer. Availability follows our national United States listing; the state guide cites no operator page for this row.
What payment methods does Binance.US accept in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, Binance.US takes ACH transfer and Wire transfer. Worth knowing: ACH transfer, zero Binance.US fee; bank fees may apply. These are the state pair rows from our Massachusetts guide, reviewed 2026-08-23.
Is bitcoin legal in Massachusetts?
Bitcoin is legal in Massachusetts. The Division of Banks long licensed only foreign transmittal agencies under MGL chapter 169, and its advisory opinions, including Opinion 22-002, found that exchanging virtual currency for fiat did not by itself trigger that license.
Does Massachusetts tax bitcoin gains?
Massachusetts taxes short-term capital gains, on assets held one year or less, at 8.5 percent, a rate cut from 12 percent for tax years beginning January 1, 2023, and most long-term gains at 5 percent. Federal capital gains tax applies on top of the state bill.
Which exchanges are available in Massachusetts?
Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, River, Swan Bitcoin, Strike, Binance.US, Coinmama and CEX.IO are listed in our Massachusetts guide. Rows marked limited carry a caveat on their own page.
Binance.US by state in the United States
51 state rows from our state guides, 14 of them verified against the operator's own page. Each state opens the Binance.US page for it: availability, the caveat where there is one, the source, and the rails it takes there. Every state compared.
Available37 states
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Sources
- Binance.US supported and unsupported states
- Binance.US guide to crypto-only states
- Business Wire: Binance.US restores USD deposits and withdrawals (February 2025)
- SEC litigation release: dismissal of the Binance action (2025)
- Binance.US zero-fee spot trading announcement
- Mass.gov: Chapter 312 of the Acts of 2024, money transmission law
- Massachusetts Division of Banks Opinion 22-002 on virtual currency platforms
- Mass.gov: differences between Massachusetts and federal personal income tax
- Gemini areas of availability