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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...

Pyra

Pyra

Pyra is a self-custodial app and Visa crypto card that lets you spend the value of your crypto without liquidating it. Purchases are funded through an...

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General

Platform
AscendEX logo
Pyra logo
Founded
AscendEX 2018
Pyra 2024
Headquarters
AscendEX Singapore
Pyra
Availability
AscendEX Worldwide, excluding US
Pyra Available in 75+ supported countries

Fees & Financial

Bonus
AscendEX Invite code: UD4DBENEU
Pyra 1,000 points and 10% less fees with code: CIR
Token
AscendEX ASD
Pyra
Compounding
AscendEX Yes
Pyra Yes
Payouts
AscendEX Daily
Pyra
Fees
AscendEX Varies
Pyra None
Lockup
AscendEX None
Pyra None
Maker Fee
AscendEX 0.1
Pyra
Taker Fee
AscendEX 0.1
Pyra

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
AscendEX
Pyra
BTC Max
AscendEX
Pyra
ETH Rate
AscendEX
Pyra
ETH Max
AscendEX
Pyra
Stablecoin Rate
AscendEX 2.02%
Pyra

AscendEX

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Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions

Pros

  • Capital gains/tax efficiency
  • Multiple stablecoins supported

Cons

  • Deposits must be on Solana chain