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Figure Markets
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...

Figure Markets

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 ...

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General

Platform
Gemini logo
Figure Markets logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
Figure Markets 2018
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
Figure Markets San Francisco, CA
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
Figure Markets Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Figure Markets $50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
Token
Gemini GUSD
Figure Markets YLDS
Compounding
Gemini No
Figure Markets Yes
Payouts
Gemini
Figure Markets Monthly
Fees
Gemini Yes
Figure Markets
Lockup
Gemini None
Figure Markets
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Figure Markets
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Figure Markets

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
Figure Markets
BTC Max
Gemini
Figure Markets
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
Figure Markets 1%
ETH Max
Gemini
Figure Markets
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
Figure Markets 7.9%

Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

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Pros

  • First SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin (YLDS)
  • Regulated and transparent

Cons

  • Product is more complicated (i.e. a direct marketplace)