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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. ...

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini is a long-running centralized crypto exchange located in the United States. It offers staking and earn programs. Gemini Staking Gemini St...

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General

Platform
AscendEX logo
Gemini logo
Founded
AscendEX 2018
Gemini 2014
Headquarters
AscendEX Singapore
Gemini New York, NY
Availability
AscendEX Worldwide, excluding US
Gemini All US states and Singapore

Fees & Financial

Bonus
AscendEX Invite code: UD4DBENEU
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Token
AscendEX ASD
Gemini GUSD
Compounding
AscendEX Yes
Gemini No
Payouts
AscendEX Daily
Gemini
Fees
AscendEX Varies
Gemini Yes
Lockup
AscendEX None
Gemini None
Maker Fee
AscendEX 0.1
Gemini 0.35
Taker Fee
AscendEX 0.1
Gemini 0.35

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
AscendEX
Gemini
BTC Max
AscendEX
Gemini
ETH Rate
AscendEX
Gemini 3%
ETH Max
AscendEX
Gemini
Stablecoin Rate
AscendEX 2.02%
Gemini

Unique Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Key Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused