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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 ...

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
Figure Markets logo
Kraken logo
Founded
Figure Markets 2018
Kraken 2011
Headquarters
Figure Markets San Francisco, CA
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
Figure Markets Worldwide
Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Figure Markets $50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
Kraken Up to $100 with invite code: yybpp393
Token
Figure Markets YLDS
Kraken
Compounding
Figure Markets Yes
Kraken No
Payouts
Figure Markets Monthly
Kraken Weekly
Fees
Figure Markets
Kraken Yes
Lockup
Figure Markets
Kraken
Maker Fee
Figure Markets
Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
Figure Markets
Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Figure Markets
Kraken 0.15%
BTC Max
Figure Markets
Kraken
ETH Rate
Figure Markets 1%
Kraken 2.25%
ETH Max
Figure Markets
Kraken 6.5%
Stablecoin Rate
Figure Markets 7.9%
Kraken 4.08%

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

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

Key Cons

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