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AscendEX

AscendEX

AscendEX is a global cryptocurrency exchange and financial platform that gives users a powerful way to earn, trade, and grow their crypto portfolios.A...

Figure Markets

Figure Markets

Figure Markets is a U.S.-based crypto platform focused on earning yield through real-world assets (RWAs) rather than traditional DeFi strategies. The ...

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General

Platform
AscendEX logo
Figure Markets logo
Founded
AscendEX 2018
Figure Markets 2018
Headquarters
AscendEX Singapore
Figure Markets San Francisco, CA
Availability
AscendEX Worldwide, excluding US
Figure Markets Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
AscendEX Invite code: UD4DBENEU
Figure Markets $50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
Token
AscendEX ASD
Figure Markets YLDS
Compounding
AscendEX Yes
Figure Markets Yes
Payouts
AscendEX Daily
Figure Markets Monthly
Fees
AscendEX Varies
Figure Markets
Lockup
AscendEX None
Figure Markets
Maker Fee
AscendEX 0.1
Figure Markets
Taker Fee
AscendEX 0.1
Figure Markets

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
AscendEX
Figure Markets
BTC Max
AscendEX
Figure Markets
ETH Rate
AscendEX
Figure Markets 1%
ETH Max
AscendEX
Figure Markets
Stablecoin Rate
AscendEX 2.02%
Figure Markets 3.85%

AscendEX

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Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions

Figure Markets

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Pros

  • First SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin (YLDS)
  • Regulated and transparent

Cons

  • Product is more complicated (i.e. a direct marketplace)