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Figure Markets
Figure Markets

Figure Markets

Figure Markets is a U.S.-based crypto platform focused on earning yield through real-world assets (RWAs) rather than traditional DeFi strategies. The ...

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
Figure Markets logo
Gemini logo
Founded
Figure Markets 2018
Gemini 2014
Headquarters
Figure Markets San Francisco, CA
Gemini New York, NY
Availability
Figure Markets Worldwide
Gemini All US states and Singapore

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Figure Markets $50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Token
Figure Markets YLDS
Gemini GUSD
Compounding
Figure Markets Yes
Gemini No
Payouts
Figure Markets Monthly
Gemini
Fees
Figure Markets
Gemini Yes
Lockup
Figure Markets
Gemini None
Maker Fee
Figure Markets
Gemini 0.35
Taker Fee
Figure Markets
Gemini 0.35

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Figure Markets
Gemini
BTC Max
Figure Markets
Gemini
ETH Rate
Figure Markets 1%
Gemini 3%
ETH Max
Figure Markets
Gemini
Stablecoin Rate
Figure Markets 7.9%
Gemini

Figure Markets

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Unique Pros

  • First SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin (YLDS)
  • Regulated and transparent

Key Cons

  • Product is more complicated (i.e. a direct marketplace)

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused