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KAST

KAST

KAST is a stablecoin-powered financial platform designed to serve as a next-generation alternative to traditional banking. Built by a team with experi...

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
KAST logo
Figure Markets logo
Founded
KAST 2023
Figure Markets 2018
Headquarters
KAST Hong Kong
Figure Markets San Francisco, CA
Availability
KAST
Figure Markets Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
KAST $50 bonus
Figure Markets $50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
Token
KAST
Figure Markets YLDS
Compounding
KAST No
Figure Markets Yes
Payouts
KAST
Figure Markets Monthly
Fees
KAST
Figure Markets
Lockup
KAST
Figure Markets
Maker Fee
KAST
Figure Markets
Taker Fee
KAST
Figure Markets

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
KAST
Figure Markets
BTC Max
KAST
Figure Markets
ETH Rate
KAST
Figure Markets 1%
ETH Max
KAST
Figure Markets
Stablecoin Rate
KAST 3.3%
Figure Markets 3.85%

Pros

  • Global access without a traditional bank account
  • Team from Circle, Revolut, Phantom, Wise

Cons

  • Relatively new platform
  • Earn rates not prominently listed

Figure Markets

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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)