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Data refreshed 5 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 8 / 10 · Trust rank #21 · Founded 2017
KuCoin is a global cryptocurrency exchange that provides a wide range of digital assets for trading. You will benefit from its user-friendly interface and competitive trading fees. The platform supports numerous cryptocurrencies…
Read the KuCoin reviewGemini and KuCoin are both centralized exchanges. Gemini (founded 2014, headquartered in United States) ranks #17 on our trust rank, reports $36.6M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 77 coins across 84 trading pairs. KuCoin (founded 2017, headquartered in Seychelles) ranks #21 on our trust rank, reports $1.69B in 24-hour trading volume and lists 804 coins across 956 trading pairs. The two overlap in 23 countries; Gemini is available in 3 countries where KuCoin is not, and KuCoin 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 | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #17 | #21 |
| 24h trading volume | $36.6M | $1.69B |
| Coins listed | 77 | 804 |
| Trading pairs | 84 | 956 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | United States | Seychelles |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 26 countries | 45 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore | Financial Market Authority (FMA), MiCA licence - Austria, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND), registration - India |
| Trading types | Spot | Derivatives, Spot |
| Best-for use cases | Beginner-Friendly, High Liquidity | Centralized, Copy Trading, High Liquidity, Low-Fee, Margin trading |
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 (23): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland.
Only Gemini (3): South Korea, United Kingdom, United States.
Only KuCoin (22): Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine, Vietnam.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
KuCoin reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($36.6M vs $1.69B), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
KuCoin lists more coins: 77 at Gemini versus 804 at KuCoin.
Gemini has the higher trust score (9 / 10 vs 8 / 10). The score reflects liquidity, scale of operations and cyber-security signals as tracked in our catalogue.
Gemini is the older of the two, founded in 2014; KuCoin was founded in 2017.
They overlap in 23 countries. Gemini is additionally available in 3 countries (South Korea, United Kingdom, United States) and KuCoin in 22 countries (Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, Greece and 16 more).
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