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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...

Kraken

Kraken

Kraken is a leading digital asset exchange platform that was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.The platform allows use...

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General

Platform
Gemini logo
Kraken logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
Kraken 2011
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Kraken Up to $200 bonus with code: g8474kwz
Token
Gemini GUSD
Kraken
Compounding
Gemini No
Kraken No
Payouts
Gemini
Kraken Weekly
Fees
Gemini Yes
Kraken Yes
Lockup
Gemini None
Kraken
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
Kraken 0.02%
BTC Max
Gemini
Kraken
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
Kraken 2.31%
ETH Max
Gemini
Kraken
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
Kraken 4.08%

Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

Pros

  • Offers on and off-chain staking
  • Full exchange services

Cons

  • Rate will vary (Kraken takes a flat 15% from staking rewards)