Gemini is a centralized crypto exchange. Official registers we checked list it (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), United States, Singapore. Restricted or under a regulator warning in: India. Base-tier fees: spot 0.60% maker / 1.20% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.07% taker. TradeReviewed score: 2.4 out of 5.
Key facts
| Type | CEX |
|---|---|
| TradeReviewed score | 2.4/5 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | 0.60% / 1.20% source |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | 0.02% / 0.07% source |
| Licensed or registered in | European Union (MiCA), United States, Singapore |
| Restricted or warning | India |
| Proof of reserves | - |
| Volume 24h | $20.4M Derivatives $165K CoinGecko, 2026-10-20 |
| Max leverage | 100x EEA retail (Gemini EU): max 10x source |
| KYC | - |
| Last verified | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Fee notes | ActiveTrader / API base tier (0 USD volume). Derivatives base tier. |
Score breakdown
Each category is calculated from the sourced data on this page. Missing data scores low, never estimated. Methodology and formula.
| Regulation and licences (25%) | 2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security and proof of reserves (20%) | 1.5 | |
| Fees (spot and futures) (20%) | 1.8 | |
| Liquidity and volume (15%) | 1.5 | |
| Products and features (10%) | 5.0 | |
| Transparency, KYC and support (10%) | 3.5 |
Regulation by country and region
Status per jurisdiction with a link to the official register. Registers change, so always check the source and the date we last verified it. What these statuses mean.
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Licence / registration | Number | Status | Official source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (MiCA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) | MiCA CASP authorisation (Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd) | - | Licensed ESMA interim register, authorised 21/08/2025. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| United States | New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) | Limited Purpose Trust Charter (Gemini Trust Company, LLC) | - | Licensed Granted 2015-10 per NYDFS regulated entities list. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| UAE / Dubai (VARA) | Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | - | - | Not verified FCA cryptoasset register could not be read automatically (bot protection); not verified yet. | Register | - |
| Singapore | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) | Major Payment Institution, Digital Payment Token service (Gemini Digital Payments Singapore, Pte. Ltd.) | - | Licensed MAS Financial Institutions Directory, DPT service list (38 entities), checked 20 Oct 2026. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Japan | Financial Services Agency (JFSA) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Hong Kong | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Australia | AUSTRAC | - | - | Not verified AUSTRAC does not publish a public list of registered digital currency exchanges; not verified. | Register | - |
| Canada | Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) / CSA | Not currently registered (pre-registration undertaking expired) | - | Not licensed OSC: no longer offers services to retail clients in Canada; exemptive relief review ongoing. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| India | Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) | Directed for takedown of apps and URLs (operating without FIU-IND registration) | - | Banned / warning Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 5805 (30 Mar 2026), Annexure II. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Turkey | Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) / MASAK | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| South Korea | Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Brazil | Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) | - | - | Not verified Banco Central do Brasil has not published a list of authorised SPSAVs yet (checked 20 Oct 2026). | Register | - |
Regional rankings
Gemini: frequently asked questions
Is Gemini regulated?
Yes, in some jurisdictions. Official registers list Gemini (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), United States, Singapore. Licences are usually held by a local entity, so check which company serves your country.
Is Gemini legal in the US?
Yes. Gemini is listed as licensed in United States: Limited Purpose Trust Charter (Gemini Trust Company, LLC), New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). (checked 2026-10-19) Granted 2015-10 per NYDFS regulated entities list.
Is Gemini MiCA licensed?
Yes. Gemini is listed as licensed in European Union (MiCA): MiCA CASP authorisation (Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). (checked 2026-10-19) ESMA interim register, authorised 21/08/2025.
What are Gemini fees?
At the base (regular user) tier: spot 0.60% maker / 1.20% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.07% taker, according to the official fee page (checked 2026-10-19). VIP tiers and token discounts can lower this.
Is Gemini available in the UAE?
We have not verified the status of Gemini in UAE / Dubai (VARA) yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Does Gemini require KYC?
We have not verified the KYC rules yet. Most centralized exchanges require identity verification before deposits, trading or withdrawals.
What is the TradeReviewed score of Gemini?
2.4 out of 5, calculated with our published methodology from regulation, security, fees, liquidity, products and transparency data. Partnerships do not affect the score.
Sources
- Gemini official website www.gemini.com
- Gemini fee schedule www.gemini.com
- European Union (MiCA): Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) www.esma.europa.eu
- United States: New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) www.dfs.ny.gov
- Singapore: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) eservices.mas.gov.sg
- Canada: Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) / CSA www.osc.ca
- India: Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) sansad.in
- CoinGecko exchange volume www.coingecko.com
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