# Luno

> A responsible approach to crypto

Luno helps users buy, store, and trade cryptocurrencies through a regulated platform designed for beginners and experienced traders.

Luno helps cryptocurrency investors access digital assets through a secure, regulated platform operating in multiple countries. With it, users can buy and sell cryptocurrencies, store assets in secure wallets, and access professional trading tools. Luno was acquired by Digital Currency Group in 2020.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2013-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/luno

## Products

- [Luno Exchange](https://thegrid.id/profiles/luno): Luno Exchange is a professional trading platform that provides advanced order types, real-time market data, and API access for institutional and experienced retail traders. The exchange supports multiple cryptocurrency pairs with competitive maker-taker fee structures. (Centralised Exchange, Live, Main Product)
- [Luno API](https://thegrid.id/profiles/luno): Luno API provides programmatic access to trading, wallet management, and market data functionality through REST endpoints and WebSocket connections. The API supports authentication, order management, and cryptocurrency transfers with official SDKs in Go, Python, and PHP. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [Luno Staking](https://thegrid.id/profiles/luno): Luno Staking is a staking service that lets users create a staking wallet and earn periodic rewards through vetted validators, with rewards paid to the wallet. (Staking Service, Live)
- [Luno Pay](https://thegrid.id/profiles/luno): Luno Pay is a merchant payment gateway for paying with cryptocurrency at participating South African stores and online via QR code, enabled through partners. (Merchant Payment Gateway, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.luno.com)
- [Blog](https://discover.luno.com)
- [Documentation](https://guide.luno.com)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.luno.com/legal/terms-of-use)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.luno.com/legal/privacy)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/LunoGlobal)
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@lunoglobal)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/lunoglobal)
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/luno_global)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/luno)
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@luno_global)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/LunoSouthAfrica)

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- [Attribution Guidelines](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data-attribution-guidelines): How to attribute The Grid's data when using the open data service.
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