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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 #27 · Founded 2017
Upbit is a cryptocurrency exchange known for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive range of digital assets. It provides you with access to a wide variety of cryptocurrencies and offers competitive trading fees.…
Read the Upbit reviewGemini and Upbit 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. Upbit (founded 2017, headquartered in South Korea) ranks #27 on our trust rank, reports $963.0M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 349 coins across 493 trading pairs. The two overlap in 1 countries; Gemini is available in 25 countries where Upbit is not, and Upbit in 0 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 | Upbit |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #17 | #27 |
| 24h trading volume | $36.6M | $963.0M |
| Coins listed | 77 | 349 |
| Trading pairs | 84 | 493 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | United States | South Korea |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 26 countries | 1 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore | Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU), VASP registration - South Korea, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Thailand) - Thailand (through Upbit Exchange), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore (through Upbit Singapore Pte. Ltd.) |
| Trading types | Spot | Spot |
| Best-for use cases | Beginner-Friendly, High Liquidity | — |
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 (1): South Korea.
Only Gemini (25): 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, United Kingdom, United States.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
Upbit reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($36.6M vs $963.0M), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
Upbit lists more coins: 77 at Gemini versus 349 at Upbit.
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; Upbit was founded in 2017.
They overlap in 1 countries. Gemini is additionally available in 25 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and 19 more) and Upbit in 0 countries ().
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