SIDE-BY-SIDE · 2026 EXCHANGES
Gemini vs Kraken
Gemini (8.2 / 10) edges Kraken (8.0 / 10) on the weighted composite. Where each wins on individual axes is below.
§ 01 OVERALL SCORE
Gemini
8.2 / 10
vs
Kraken
8.0 / 10
§ 02 DIMENSION-BY-DIMENSION
Every axis, side by side.
8.2 / 10
Overall score
8.0 / 10
NYDFS BitLicense + Limited Purpose Trust Charter (the only crypto exchange with both). FinCEN MSB. State MTL coverage. FCA registered (UK). MAS DPT (Singapore).
Licence
FinCEN MSB (US). FCA registered (UK). VASP registered in EU countries. Kraken Bank holds Wyoming SPDI charter.
0.2%
Maker fee
0.16%
0.4%
Taker fee
0.26%
Yes
Proof of Reserves
Yes
70
Supported coins
200
Yes
Spot trading
Yes
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Futures
Yes
§ 03 EDITOR'S CALL
OUR PICK FOR MOST READERS
Gemini
8.2 / 10 · exchanges
This is a programmatic comparison built from our platform scorecards. For deeper editorial context — field-test transcripts, regulatory footnotes, and licence-by-licence detail — see our individual reviews of Gemini and Kraken.
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