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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...

Bitfinex

Bitfinex

Bitfinex offers two unique products to earn yield on deposited crypto. Bitfinex Lending Pro is a crypto lending offering that pays variable rates o...

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General

Platform
Gemini logo
Bitfinex logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
Bitfinex 2012
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
Bitfinex British Virgin Islands
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
Bitfinex Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Bitfinex 6% discount on fees
Token
Gemini GUSD
Bitfinex
Compounding
Gemini No
Bitfinex No
Payouts
Gemini
Bitfinex Weekly
Fees
Gemini Yes
Bitfinex Yes
Lockup
Gemini None
Bitfinex
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Bitfinex 0.1
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Bitfinex 0.2

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
Bitfinex 1.98%
BTC Max
Gemini
Bitfinex
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
Bitfinex 1.45%
ETH Max
Gemini
Bitfinex
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
Bitfinex

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

Unique Pros

  • Long running exchange

Key Cons

  • Rates variable upon market