Rain
Rain
Rain was the Middle East's first licensed crypto exchange, in 2019, regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and acting as a gateway to the GCC region. Its strong MENA focus comes with limited and slow global expansion.
Data & conditions
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.2% / 0.2% |
|---|---|
| Markets | Spot |
| Max leverage | 1× |
| Supported assets | 35+ |
| Trading pairs | 50+ |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes |
| Deposit methods | bonifico bancario, Fawri/Fawri+ (Bahrein), carta di credito/debito (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) |
| Geo restrictions | BH, AE, SA, KW, OM |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | MENA · 5+ countries |
| Regulator | Central Bank of Bahrain, ADGM FSRA |
| OAM Italy registration | No |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | CBB Bahrein + VARA Dubai CBB (Bahrain); VARA (UAE in corso) |
Strengths
- Before license crypto of the Medio Oriente (2019); CBB Bahrain; GCC gateway.
- No notable sovereignty advantage documented.
Weaknesses
- Focus MENA; espansione global limited.
- Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
- Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
- Subject to regulation (CBB (Bahrain); VARA (UAE in corso)): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
- Geographic restrictions (BH, AE, SA, KW, OM).
Verdict
Rain is the only one in the group to rise into the A tier, and rightly so: it was the Middle East's first licensed crypto exchange back in 2019, is regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and serves as a reliable gateway to the GCC region, with balanced 0.2% fees. The limit that keeps it from climbing higher is slow global expansion still confined to MENA, which narrows its reach outside the region.
Its high rating on the protection side rests entirely on a banking license and compliance, which work in reverse through this lens: Rain is custodial, with full KYC and funds held centrally under the Central Bank of Bahrain. There is no self-custody, privacy or censorship-resistance component. Its regulatory excellence here does not translate into sovereignty for the user.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
What are Rain's fees?
On Rain, spot fees are maker 0.2% / taker 0.2%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.
Is Rain regulated in Europe?
Regulatory status of Rain: CBB (Bahrain); VARA (UAE in corso). Licence: CBB Bahrein + VARA Dubai (BH).
Does Rain publish Proof of Reserves?
Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for Rain. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.
Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from Rain?
No, Rain is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.
Does Rain support derivatives and futures?
Rain does not offer derivatives: it focuses on spot trading.
Sources
- Official service page Maker/taker fees · Regulatory framework · Derivatives Data verified on Jun 13, 2026
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- en.wikipedia.org OAM Italy registry · Legal name · Company type · Stock ticker · +2 Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
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