Exchange
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…
Gemini review vs OKX review
Fees, security, deposit methods, countries and bonuses: Gemini review and OKX review compared point by point.
Exchange
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.
Exchange
OKX review
MiCA (EU) CASP VASP
OKX offers low fees, a MiCA licence since January 2025 and a regular zk-STARK proof of reserves, making it one of the best-value regulated exchanges in Europe, despite its 2025 US guilty plea.
| Criteria | Gemini review | OKX review |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | 0.600 % / 1.200 % | 0.080 % / 0.100 % |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | 0.020 % / 0.070 % | — |
| Cryptos listed | 80 | 400 |
| Countries | United States | Belgium, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States |
| Deposit methods | ACH transfer (US), Apple Pay / Google Pay, Bank card, Crypto deposit, PayPal, Wire transfer | Bank card, Crypto deposit, P2P, SEPA transfer |
| Regulation | FinCEN MSB (US), NYDFS BitLicense (New York) | MiCA (EU), CASP, VASP |
| Welcome bonus | — | — |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Pros / cons | +4 / −4 | +4 / −3 |
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OKX review
MiCA (EU), CASP
Our OKX review covers its MiCA licence, low fees, proof of reserves, the 2025 US guilty plea and…