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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...

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...

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General

Platform
Gemini logo
Crypto.com logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
Crypto.com 2016
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
Crypto.com Hong Kong
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
Crypto.com Worldwide, all US states except NY

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Crypto.com Earn up to $100 of CRO
Token
Gemini GUSD
Crypto.com CRO
Compounding
Gemini No
Crypto.com No
Payouts
Gemini
Crypto.com Weekly
Fees
Gemini Yes
Crypto.com Yes
Lockup
Gemini None
Crypto.com None (flexible), 1 month, 3 months
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Crypto.com
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Crypto.com

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
Crypto.com 0.2%
BTC Max
Gemini
Crypto.com
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
Crypto.com 0.2%
ETH Max
Gemini
Crypto.com
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
Crypto.com 0.5%

Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

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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