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Binance

Binance

Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, offering a robust platform with competitive maker and taker fees that vary based on the user'...

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini is a long-running centralized crypto exchange located in the United States. It offers staking and earn programs. Gemini Staking Gemini St...

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General

Platform
Binance logo
Gemini logo
Founded
Binance 2017
Gemini 2014
Headquarters
Binance Abu Dhabi, UAE
Gemini New York, NY
Availability
Binance Worldwide, excluding US
Gemini All US states and Singapore

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Binance
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Token
Binance BNB
Gemini GUSD
Compounding
Binance No
Gemini No
Payouts
Binance Daily
Gemini
Fees
Binance
Gemini Yes
Lockup
Binance Flexible
Gemini None
Maker Fee
Binance
Gemini 0.35
Taker Fee
Binance
Gemini 0.35

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Binance
Gemini
BTC Max
Binance
Gemini
ETH Rate
Binance
Gemini 3%
ETH Max
Binance
Gemini
Stablecoin Rate
Binance
Gemini

Unique Pros

  • World's largest exchange
  • Wide variety of earn products

Key Cons

  • Not available in the US
  • Regulatory history has been complex

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused