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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...

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
Gemini logo
Coinbase logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
Coinbase 2012
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
Coinbase Wilmington, DE
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
Coinbase 100+ countries

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Coinbase
Token
Gemini GUSD
Coinbase
Compounding
Gemini No
Coinbase No
Payouts
Gemini
Coinbase Varies
Fees
Gemini Yes
Coinbase Yes
Lockup
Gemini None
Coinbase None
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Coinbase 0.5
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Coinbase 0.5

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
Coinbase
BTC Max
Gemini
Coinbase
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
Coinbase 1.89%
ETH Max
Gemini
Coinbase
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
Coinbase 0%

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons