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CEX.IO

CEX.IO

CEX.IO is a cryptocurrency exchange known for offering a user-friendly experience for buying, trading, and earning crypto. It supports spot trading, s...

Nook

Nook

Nook is an app designed to make earning on stablecoins simple, safe, and transparent. Built for U.S. users, Nook abstracts the complexity of DeFi by o...

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General

Platform
CEX.IO logo
Nook logo
Founded
CEX.IO 2013
Nook 2025
Headquarters
CEX.IO UK
Nook Austin, TX
Availability
CEX.IO Worldwide, earn programs not available in US
Nook Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
CEX.IO
Nook 1% boost with promo code: CIR
Token
CEX.IO
Nook
Compounding
CEX.IO No
Nook No
Payouts
CEX.IO Daily
Nook Every 16 seconds
Fees
CEX.IO
Nook
Lockup
CEX.IO
Nook None
Maker Fee
CEX.IO 0.15
Nook
Taker Fee
CEX.IO 0.25
Nook

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
CEX.IO 0.25%
Nook
BTC Max
CEX.IO 4%
Nook
ETH Rate
CEX.IO 2%
Nook
ETH Max
CEX.IO 6%
Nook
Stablecoin Rate
CEX.IO 4%
Nook 7.6%

Pros

  • Solid platform with dedication to Earn programs
  • Good crypto interest rates

Cons

  • Earn and staking programs unavailable in the US

Pros

  • US-regulated access to DeFi lending
  • Simple, clean app interface

Cons

  • USDC only
  • Rates are variable