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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...

OKX

OKX

OKX (formerly OKEx and okcoin) is a popular and large crypto exchange that offers OKX Earn, a suite of products, which includes crypto earn, staking a...

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General

Platform
CEX.IO logo
OKX logo
Founded
CEX.IO 2013
OKX 2017
Headquarters
CEX.IO UK
OKX Seychelles
Availability
CEX.IO Worldwide, earn programs not available in US
OKX Worldwide, some services unavailable in US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
CEX.IO
OKX Buy $100 in crypto, get $10 in BTC
Token
CEX.IO
OKX
Compounding
CEX.IO No
OKX Yes
Payouts
CEX.IO Daily
OKX Varies
Fees
CEX.IO
OKX
Lockup
CEX.IO
OKX None (flexible) to fixed terms
Maker Fee
CEX.IO 0.15
OKX 0.02
Taker Fee
CEX.IO 0.25
OKX 0.05

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
CEX.IO 0.25%
OKX 0.53%
BTC Max
CEX.IO 4%
OKX
ETH Rate
CEX.IO 3%
OKX
ETH Max
CEX.IO 6%
OKX
Stablecoin Rate
CEX.IO 4%
OKX 2.62%

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons

  • Earn and staking programs unavailable in the US

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services
  • Variety of products, including simple earn and staking

Key Cons

  • Flexible rates relatively low
  • Earn offering may be limited in the US