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Crypto.com

Crypto.com

Crypto.com, sometimes referred to as CDC, is a popular crypto interest account platform with many services like the Crypto.com Card and CRO, the Crypt...

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...

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General

Platform
Crypto.com logo
AscendEX logo
Founded
Crypto.com 2016
AscendEX 2018
Headquarters
Crypto.com Hong Kong
AscendEX Singapore
Availability
Crypto.com Worldwide, all US states except NY
AscendEX Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Crypto.com Earn up to $100 of CRO
AscendEX Invite code: UD4DBENEU
Token
Crypto.com CRO
AscendEX ASD
Compounding
Crypto.com No
AscendEX Yes
Payouts
Crypto.com Weekly
AscendEX Daily
Fees
Crypto.com Yes
AscendEX Varies
Lockup
Crypto.com None (flexible), 1 month, 3 months
AscendEX None
Maker Fee
Crypto.com
AscendEX 0.1
Taker Fee
Crypto.com
AscendEX 0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Crypto.com 0.2%
AscendEX
BTC Max
Crypto.com
AscendEX
ETH Rate
Crypto.com 0.2%
AscendEX
ETH Max
Crypto.com
AscendEX
Stablecoin Rate
Crypto.com 0.5%
AscendEX 2.02%

Crypto.com

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Pros

  • Popular platform with many services
  • Earn available on many coins

Cons

  • Best rates require significant CRO staking
  • Base rates very low without CRO

AscendEX

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Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions