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Bybit review
MiCA (EU), CASP
Our Bybit review covers its MiCA licence, derivatives fees, the $1.5 billion 2025 hack and who can use…
Fees, security, deposit methods, countries and bonuses: Bybit review and Gemini review compared point by point.

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MiCA (EU) CASP
Bybit offers low fees, strong derivatives tools and a MiCA licence for its EU entity, but the $1.5 billion hack of February 2025 and its absence from the US weigh on its score.

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FinCEN MSB (US) NYDFS BitLicense (New York)
Gemini is a well-regulated US exchange with no known hack, with a qualified custodian and a broad product range, but its entry-level fees are among the highest in the market and it has left the UK and the EU.
| Criteria | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7.2/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | 0.100 % / 0.100 % | 0.600 % / 1.200 % |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | 0.020 % / 0.055 % | 0.020 % / 0.070 % |
| Cryptos listed | 390 | 80 |
| Countries | Belgium, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain | United States |
| Deposit methods | Bank card, Crypto deposit, P2P, SEPA transfer | ACH transfer (US), Apple Pay / Google Pay, Bank card, Crypto deposit, PayPal, Wire transfer |
| Regulation | MiCA (EU), CASP | FinCEN MSB (US), NYDFS BitLicense (New York) |
| Welcome bonus | — | — |
| Founded | 2018 | 2014 |
| Pros / cons | +4 / −4 | +4 / −4 |
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Exchange
MiCA (EU), CASP
Our Bybit review covers its MiCA licence, derivatives fees, the $1.5 billion 2025 hack and who can use…
Exchange
FinCEN MSB (US), NYDFS BitLicense (New York)
Gemini review: an NYDFS-regulated US exchange with no known hack, but base fees of up to 1.20% and…