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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 Staking Gemini St...

Binance

Binance

Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, offering a robust platform with competitive maker and taker fees that vary based on the user'...

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General

Platform
Gemini logo
Binance logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
Binance 2017
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
Binance Abu Dhabi, UAE
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
Binance Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Binance
Token
Gemini GUSD
Binance BNB
Compounding
Gemini No
Binance No
Payouts
Gemini
Binance Daily
Fees
Gemini Yes
Binance
Lockup
Gemini None
Binance Flexible
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Binance
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Binance

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
Binance
BTC Max
Gemini
Binance
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
Binance
ETH Max
Gemini
Binance
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
Binance

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

Unique Pros

  • World's largest exchange
  • Wide variety of earn products

Key Cons

  • Not available in the US
  • Regulatory history has been complex