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Poloniex

Poloniex

Poloniex is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers both Staking and Earn products. Users can participate in flexible and fixed staking products, earnin...

Binance

Binance

Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, offering a robust platform with competitive maker and taker fees that vary based on the user'...

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General

Platform
Poloniex logo
Binance logo
Founded
Poloniex 2014
Binance 2017
Headquarters
Poloniex Boston, USA
Binance Abu Dhabi, UAE
Availability
Poloniex Worldwide, excluding US
Binance Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Poloniex 10% off, unlock mystery box
Binance
Token
Poloniex
Binance BNB
Compounding
Poloniex No
Binance No
Payouts
Poloniex Varies
Binance Daily
Fees
Poloniex
Binance
Lockup
Poloniex Flexible-30 days
Binance Flexible
Maker Fee
Poloniex 0.25
Binance
Taker Fee
Poloniex 0.25
Binance

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Poloniex 0.01%
Binance
BTC Max
Poloniex 1%
Binance
ETH Rate
Poloniex 1%
Binance
ETH Max
Poloniex 6%
Binance
Stablecoin Rate
Poloniex 3.6%
Binance

Unique Pros

  • Regular bonus promotions available
  • Flexible and fixed staking options

Key Cons

  • Rates aggressively tiered

Unique Pros

  • World's largest exchange
  • Wide variety of earn products

Key Cons

  • Not available in the US
  • Regulatory history has been complex