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Coinbase review
MiCA (EU), CASP
Our Coinbase review explains its licences, fees, the 2025 data breach and its products as of October 2026,…
Coinbase review vs Gemini review
Fees, security, deposit methods, countries and bonuses: Coinbase review and Gemini review compared point by point.
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Coinbase review
MiCA (EU) CASP FCA (UK) CSSF (Luxembourg) FINTRAC (Canada) FinCEN MSB (US) NYDFS BitLicense (New York) Central Bank of Ireland
Coinbase is one of the most regulated and easiest exchanges in the US and Europe, with a MiCA licence and a clean record on customer funds, but its fees are high unless you use Coinbase Advanced.
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Gemini review
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 | Coinbase review | Gemini review |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | — | 0.600 % / 1.200 % |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | — | 0.020 % / 0.070 % |
| Cryptos listed | 400 | 80 |
| Countries | Belgium, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States | United States |
| Deposit methods | ACH transfer (US), Apple Pay / Google Pay, Bank card, Crypto deposit, PayPal, SEPA transfer, Wire transfer | ACH transfer (US), Apple Pay / Google Pay, Bank card, Crypto deposit, PayPal, Wire transfer |
| Regulation | MiCA (EU), CASP, FCA (UK), CSSF (Luxembourg), FINTRAC (Canada), FinCEN MSB (US), NYDFS BitLicense (New York), Central Bank of Ireland | FinCEN MSB (US), NYDFS BitLicense (New York) |
| Welcome bonus | — | — |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Pros / cons | +4 / −3 | +4 / −4 |
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Gemini review
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…