Coinbase vs Gemini vs CEX.IO
By Jared McKinney
Updated October 19, 2017
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October 19, 2017

Gemini Review 2018 Gemini is the first U.S. exchange licensed for bitcoin and ether trading. And while several other exchanges fled New York regulation, Gemini embraced it. Today, they are a regulated trust company by the New York State Department of Financial Services, which will give them a significant advantage as U.S. regulators start to crack down on exchanges in the coming years. Overall, Gemini is easy to use, provides good customer support and fair fees. They currently offer a super limited variety of trading pairs but there's decent liquidity for those pairs. Gemini delivers on their promise of security, liquidity, and trust.

8.9 OUT OF TEN

Pros Licensed U.S. Exchange FDIC Insured

Cons Few Trading Pairs Not Mobile Friendly

Coinbase Review 2018 Coinbase is a stable, well-designed platform for buying and selling cryptocurrency. The founders have intentionally chosen stability over feature bloat. Long waiting periods for funding, few supported currencies and premium fees might deter some users but the overall experience is perfect for beginners.

9.2 OUT OF TEN

Pros Great UI $200M+ VC Funding Beginner Friendly

Cons 3-5 Day Holds Frequent Funding Delays Limited Currencies High Transfer Fees