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CoinEx

CoinEx

CoinEx is a global crypto exchange founded in 2017. It supports 18 languages and 200+ countries. CoinEx Earn Programs CoinEx provides multiple e...

Coinbase

Coinbase

Coinbase is one of the most popular centralized crypto exchanges. In Feb. 2026, Coinbase added the option to earn USDC rewards in BTC (with require...

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General

Platform
CoinEx logo
Coinbase logo
Founded
CoinEx 2017
Coinbase 2012
Headquarters
CoinEx LA, USA
Coinbase Wilmington, DE
Availability
CoinEx Worldwide, excluding US
Coinbase 100+ countries

Fees & Financial

Bonus
CoinEx
Coinbase
Token
CoinEx CET
Coinbase
Compounding
CoinEx No
Coinbase No
Payouts
CoinEx
Coinbase Varies
Fees
CoinEx
Coinbase Yes
Lockup
CoinEx
Coinbase None
Maker Fee
CoinEx 2.2
Coinbase 0.5
Taker Fee
CoinEx 0.2
Coinbase 0.5

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
CoinEx
Coinbase
BTC Max
CoinEx
Coinbase
ETH Rate
CoinEx 2.75%
Coinbase 1.89%
ETH Max
CoinEx
Coinbase
Stablecoin Rate
CoinEx 5.1%
Coinbase 0%

Unique Pros

  • Available in 200+ countries
  • Multiple earn product types (flexible + staking)

Key Cons

  • Some earn rates are modest
  • Rates can be promotional

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange functionality
  • Popular, highly trusted
  • Publicly traded company

Key Cons