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Nexo

Nexo

Nexo is one of the most popular crypto earn platforms, calling itself a digital assets wealth platform. A minimum of $5,000 USD worth of assets is req...

Krak

Krak

Krak is a new simple crypto-powered mobile payment app by the popular Kraken crypto exchange. It is designed to be a crypto-friendly alternative to Ve...

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General

Platform
Nexo logo
Krak logo
Founded
Nexo 2017
Krak 2025
Headquarters
Nexo Switzerland
Krak San Francisco, CA
Availability
Nexo Worldwide
Krak Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Nexo Up to $500 USDC with $50,000 deposit in a 3, 6, or 12-month Fixed Term
Krak $10 bonus after $10 deposit with code: CIR
Token
Nexo NEXO
Krak
Compounding
Nexo Yes
Krak Yes
Payouts
Nexo Daily
Krak Weekly
Fees
Nexo Limited free withdrawls per month
Krak None
Lockup
Nexo None or 1 month
Krak None
Maker Fee
Nexo
Krak
Taker Fee
Nexo
Krak

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Nexo 3.5%
Krak 0.1%
BTC Max
Nexo 5.5%
Krak
ETH Rate
Nexo 5%
Krak 1%
ETH Max
Nexo 6.5%
Krak
Stablecoin Rate
Nexo 8%
Krak 3.6%

Unique Pros

  • Good rates for all coins deposited
  • Popular platform
  • 1-5 free withdrawal per month depending on loyalty tier

Key Cons

  • $5,000 minimum deposit
  • Best rates require earning in NEXO token

Unique Pros

  • Simple, fee-free and rewarding app to manage crypto payments
  • Pays interest rewards on most coins
  • No lock ups

Key Cons

  • Rates are modest
  • New app with limited features vs full Kraken