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Gemini: review, MiCA, reserves and score (2026)

United States#25Updated 7/3/2026
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Summary (TL;DR)

Gemini is a crypto exchange. It is based in United States and was founded in 2014. It holds a full MiCA licence for the EU (MT). Its charliedesk score is 81 out of 100.

charliedesk score 81/100MiCA: Licensed24h volume $86M

Key facts

Founded
2014
HQ
United States
MiCA / CASP
Licensed · MT · 7/3/2026
Ranking (CoinGecko)
#25
24h volume
$86M
Reserves
Fees (spot maker/taker)
not stated
KYC
Required
Fiat deposit
SEPA, Card

Fees, KYC and fiat curated by charliedesk (base tier, verified 7/3/2026). Check current rates on the exchange.

charliedesk scoreout of 100
81
Trust · weight 35%8/10 80/100
Liquidity (24h volume) · weight 25%$86M 52/100
MiCA / regulation · weight 25%Licensed 100/100
Age · weight 15%2014 100/100

Objective composite: trust (35%), liquidity (25%), MiCA/regulation (25%) and age (15%). Unknown factors (e.g. unverified MiCA) are dropped and weights renormalised. No community votes, no paid placement.

MiCA / CASP
Licensed · MT

This exchange holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation for the EU. A licence from one member state passports across the whole EU and EEA.

Authorized entity
Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd
Regulator
MFSA · MT
Authorized since
8/21/2025

Security & incidents

We have no significant security incidents on record for this exchange. This does not mean nothing ever happened, only that our curated record has nothing.

Curated by charliedesk from public sources. Amounts are the value at the time of the incident. Each entry links to its source.

About the exchange

Gemini is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, allowing users to buy, sell, and securely store cryptocurrencies. Known for its strong emphasis on security and compliance, Gemini also offers features like its own stablecoin, the Gemini dollar, and a tiered service catering to both casual investors and professional traders.

Description: CoinGecko

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FAQ

Is Gemini licensed in the EU (MiCA)?

Yes. Gemini holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation via Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd, regulator MFSA (MT). The licence passports across the whole EU.

Is Gemini safe and trustworthy?

Gemini's charliedesk score is 81/100 (trust, liquidity, MiCA and age). We show verifiable facts with sources and never advise what to buy, the decision is yours.

Has Gemini ever been hacked?

We have no significant security incident on record for Gemini.

Where is Gemini based and when was it founded?

Gemini is based in United States and was founded in 2014.

Does Gemini require verification (KYC)?

Yes, Gemini requires identity verification (KYC).

Other exchanges

Data: CoinGecko (trust, volume, description, logo). MiCA/CASP: ESMA register (verifying). Derivatives and reserves: Coinglass via syndicate. Score: charliedesk methodology. We never shill or tell you what to buy.