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Data refreshed 6 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
Trust score 9 / 10 · Trust rank #17 · Founded 2014
Gemini is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange known for its strong security measures and user-friendly interface. It provides a secure platform for buying, selling, and storing digital assets, catering to both beginners and…
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Trust score 10 / 10 · Trust rank #2 · Founded 2011
Kraken is a well-established cryptocurrency exchange known for its robust security measures and comprehensive range of digital assets. It provides a user-friendly platform suitable for both beginners and experienced traders, offering competitive…
Read the Kraken reviewGemini and Kraken are both centralized exchanges. Gemini (founded 2014, headquartered in United States) ranks #17 on our trust rank, reports $36.7M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 76 coins across 83 trading pairs. Kraken (founded 2011, headquartered in United States) ranks #2 on our trust rank, reports $2.27B in 24-hour trading volume and lists 719 coins across 1,424 trading pairs. The two overlap in 22 countries; Gemini is available in 4 countries where Kraken is not, and Kraken in 22 where Gemini is not.
Scored on 7 measurable dimensions where both exchanges have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
| Criteria | Gemini | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #17 | #2 |
| 24h trading volume | $36.7M | $2.27B |
| Coins listed | 76 | 719 |
| Trading pairs | 83 | 1,424 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 26 countries | 44 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore | Central Bank of Ireland, MiCA licence - Ireland, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), cryptoasset registration - United Kingdom, Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), registered platform - Canada, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), broker-dealer licence - United Arab Emirates |
| Trading types | Spot | Derivatives, Spot |
| Best-for use cases | Beginner-Friendly, High Liquidity | Beginner-Friendly, Centralized, High Liquidity, Low-Fee, Margin trading, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that exchange — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Available at both (22): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland.
Only Gemini (4): Netherlands, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States.
Only Kraken (22): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Peru, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
Kraken reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($36.7M vs $2.27B), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
Kraken lists more coins: 76 at Gemini versus 719 at Kraken.
Kraken has the higher trust score (9 / 10 vs 10 / 10). The score reflects liquidity, scale of operations and cyber-security signals as tracked in our catalogue.
Kraken is the older of the two, founded in 2011; Gemini was founded in 2014.
They overlap in 22 countries. Gemini is additionally available in 4 countries (Netherlands, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States) and Kraken in 22 countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia and 16 more).
Risk warning: cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in many jurisdictions. You may lose the entire amount you deposit. Nothing on this page is financial advice; check availability and terms with the exchange before opening an account. Full risk disclosure.