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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...

OKX

OKX

OKX (formerly OKEx and okcoin) is a popular and large crypto exchange that offers OKX Earn, a suite of products, which includes crypto earn, staking a...

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General

Platform
Gemini logo
OKX logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
OKX 2017
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
OKX Seychelles
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
OKX Worldwide, some services unavailable in US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
OKX Buy $100 in crypto, get $10 in BTC
Token
Gemini GUSD
OKX
Compounding
Gemini No
OKX Yes
Payouts
Gemini
OKX Varies
Fees
Gemini Yes
OKX
Lockup
Gemini None
OKX None (flexible) to fixed terms
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
OKX 0.02
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
OKX 0.05

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
OKX 0.44%
BTC Max
Gemini
OKX
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
OKX
ETH Max
Gemini
OKX
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
OKX 2.62%

Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

Pros

  • Full exchange services
  • Variety of products, including simple earn and staking

Cons

  • Flexible rates relatively low
  • Earn offering may be limited in the US