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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'...

Kraken

Kraken

Kraken is a leading digital asset exchange platform that was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform allows...

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General

Platform
Binance logo
Kraken logo
Founded
Binance 2017
Kraken 2011
Headquarters
Binance Abu Dhabi, UAE
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
Binance Worldwide, excluding US
Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Binance
Kraken Up to $100 with invite code: yybpp393
Token
Binance BNB
Kraken
Compounding
Binance No
Kraken No
Payouts
Binance Daily
Kraken Weekly
Fees
Binance
Kraken Yes
Lockup
Binance Flexible
Kraken
Maker Fee
Binance
Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
Binance
Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Binance
Kraken 0.15%
BTC Max
Binance
Kraken
ETH Rate
Binance
Kraken 2.25%
ETH Max
Binance
Kraken 6.5%
Stablecoin Rate
Binance
Kraken 4.08%

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

  • Offers on and off-chain staking
  • Full exchange services

Key Cons

  • Rate will vary (Kraken takes a flat 15% from staking rewards)