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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'...

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
Binance logo
AscendEX logo
Founded
Binance 2017
AscendEX 2018
Headquarters
Binance Abu Dhabi, UAE
AscendEX Singapore
Availability
Binance Worldwide, excluding US
AscendEX Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Binance
AscendEX Invite code: UD4DBENEU
Token
Binance BNB
AscendEX ASD
Compounding
Binance No
AscendEX Yes
Payouts
Binance Daily
AscendEX Daily
Fees
Binance
AscendEX Varies
Lockup
Binance Flexible
AscendEX None
Maker Fee
Binance
AscendEX 0.1
Taker Fee
Binance
AscendEX 0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Binance
AscendEX
BTC Max
Binance
AscendEX
ETH Rate
Binance
AscendEX
ETH Max
Binance
AscendEX
Stablecoin Rate
Binance
AscendEX 2.02%

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons

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

Unique Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Key Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions