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Gemini

Gemini

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

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
Gemini logo
AscendEX logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
AscendEX 2018
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
AscendEX Singapore
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
AscendEX Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
AscendEX Invite code: UD4DBENEU
Token
Gemini GUSD
AscendEX ASD
Compounding
Gemini No
AscendEX Yes
Payouts
Gemini
AscendEX Daily
Fees
Gemini Yes
AscendEX Varies
Lockup
Gemini None
AscendEX None
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
AscendEX 0.1
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
AscendEX 0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
AscendEX
BTC Max
Gemini
AscendEX
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
AscendEX
ETH Max
Gemini
AscendEX
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
AscendEX 2.02%

Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

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Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions