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Figure Markets
Figure Markets is a U.S.-based crypto platform focused on earning yield through real-world assets (RWAs) rather than traditional DeFi strategies. The ...
bitcastle
bitcastle is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that offers a range of trading and earning opportunities for its users. Launched on July 11, 20...
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General
Platform
Figure Markets 
bitcastle 
Founded
Figure Markets 2018
bitcastle 2019
Headquarters
Figure Markets San Francisco, CA
bitcastle Singapore
Availability
Figure Markets Worldwide
bitcastle Worldwide
Fees & Financial
Bonus
Figure Markets $50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
bitcastle
Token
Figure Markets YLDS
bitcastle
Compounding
Figure Markets Yes
bitcastle No
Payouts
Figure Markets Monthly
bitcastle On maturity
Fees
Figure Markets
bitcastle None
Lockup
Figure Markets
bitcastle 14, 30, 180, 365 days
Maker Fee
Figure Markets
bitcastle 0.02
Taker Fee
Figure Markets
bitcastle 0.06
Cryptocurrency Rates
BTC Rate
Figure Markets
bitcastle 3.5%
BTC Max
Figure Markets
bitcastle 5%
ETH Rate
Figure Markets 1%
bitcastle 3.5%
ETH Max
Figure Markets
bitcastle 5%
Stablecoin Rate
Figure Markets 7.9%
bitcastle 3%
Figure Markets
Review →Pros
- First SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin (YLDS)
- Regulated and transparent
Cons
- Product is more complicated (i.e. a direct marketplace)
bitcastle
Review →Pros
- Supports stablecoins, BTC and ETH earn
- Running since 2019
Cons
- Modest rates vs other platforms
- Less widely known exchange
