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Data refreshed 4 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
Trust score 9 / 10 · Trust rank #16 · 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 9 / 10 · Trust rank #8 · Founded 2018
MEXC is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that provides a wide range of digital assets for trading. It is designed to cater to both novice and experienced traders with its user-friendly interface and…
Read the MEXC reviewGemini and MEXC are both centralized exchanges. Gemini (founded 2014, headquartered in United States) ranks #16 on our trust rank, reports $25.2M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 77 coins across 84 trading pairs. MEXC (founded 2018, headquartered in Seychelles) ranks #8 on our trust rank, reports $872.0M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 1,418 coins across 1,801 trading pairs. The two overlap in 14 countries; Gemini is available in 12 countries where MEXC is not, and MEXC in 2 where Gemini is not.
Scored on 6 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 | MEXC |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #16 | #8 |
| 24h trading volume | $25.2M | $872.0M |
| Coins listed | 77 | 1,418 |
| Trading pairs | 84 | 1,801 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | United States | Seychelles |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 26 countries | 16 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore | Not verified |
| Trading types | Spot | Derivatives, Spot |
| Best-for use cases | Beginner-Friendly, High Liquidity | Beginner-Friendly, Centralized, Copy Trading, 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 (14): Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland.
Only Gemini (12): Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States.
Only MEXC (2): South Africa, Spain.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
MEXC reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($25.2M vs $872.0M), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
MEXC lists more coins: 77 at Gemini versus 1,418 at MEXC.
Gemini has the higher trust score (9 / 10 vs 9 / 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; MEXC was founded in 2018.
They overlap in 14 countries. Gemini is additionally available in 12 countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong and 6 more) and MEXC in 2 countries (South Africa, Spain).
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