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Krak vs AscendEX

Compare rates, fees, access, and key features side by side.

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...

CIR score4.0
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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.A...

CIR score4.3

General

Platform
Kraklogo
AscendEXlogo
Founded
Krak2025
AscendEX2018
Headquarters
KrakSan Francisco, CA
AscendEXSingapore
Availability
KrakWorldwide
AscendEXWorldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Krak$10 bonus after $10 deposit with code: CIR
AscendEXInvite code: UD4DBENEU
Token
Krak
AscendEXASD
Compounding
KrakYes
AscendEXYes
Payouts
KrakWeekly
AscendEXDaily
Fees
KrakNone
AscendEXVaries
Lockup
KrakNone
AscendEXNone
Maker Fee
Krak
AscendEX0.1
Taker Fee
Krak
AscendEX0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Krak0.1%
AscendEX
BTC Max
Krak
AscendEX
ETH Rate
Krak1%
AscendEX
ETH Max
Krak
AscendEX
Stablecoin Rate
Krak2%
AscendEX2.02%

Krak

Review

Pros

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

Cons

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

AscendEX

Review

Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions