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Krak

Krak

Krak is a new simple crypto-powered mobile payment app by the popular Kraken crypto exchange. It is designed to be a crypto-friendly alternative to Ve...

AscendEX

AscendEX

AscendEX is a global cryptocurrency exchange and financial platform that gives users a powerful way to earn, trade, and grow their crypto portfolios. ...

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General

Platform
Krak logo
AscendEX logo
Founded
Krak 2025
AscendEX 2018
Headquarters
Krak San Francisco, CA
AscendEX Singapore
Availability
Krak Worldwide
AscendEX Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Krak $10 bonus after $10 deposit with code: CIR
AscendEX Invite code: UD4DBENEU
Token
Krak
AscendEX ASD
Compounding
Krak Yes
AscendEX Yes
Payouts
Krak Weekly
AscendEX Daily
Fees
Krak None
AscendEX Varies
Lockup
Krak None
AscendEX None
Maker Fee
Krak
AscendEX 0.1
Taker Fee
Krak
AscendEX 0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Krak 0.1%
AscendEX
BTC Max
Krak
AscendEX
ETH Rate
Krak 1%
AscendEX
ETH Max
Krak
AscendEX
Stablecoin Rate
Krak 3.6%
AscendEX 2.02%

Unique Pros

  • Simple, fee-free and rewarding app to manage crypto payments
  • Pays interest rewards on most coins
  • No lock ups

Key Cons

  • Rates are modest
  • New app with limited features vs full Kraken

Unique Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Key Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions