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Updated September 29, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team

Binance Australia vs Gemini

Binance Australia scores 9.3 and Gemini 9.0 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Binance Australia

Higher score in this comparison

9.3/10
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Gemini

Gemini

9.0/10
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What sets them apart

Binance Australia vs Gemini
CompareBinance AustraliaReviewVisitVisitGeminiGeminiReviewVisitVisit
Taker fee0.1%Lower0.8%
Coins listed490Higher76
RegulatorsAutorite des marches financiers (AMF), Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB), Banco de Espana, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Thailand Ministry of FinanceNMLS (US state money transmitter licensing), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Maker fee0.1%Lower0.4%
Fiat deposit methodsNot confirmedCard, Bank, ACH
Withdrawal feeNot confirmedCrypto withdrawal fees are dynamic and correspond to current network/gas fees; USD wire transfer out $252; Custody to Exchange crypto withdrawal $125

Same on both: Proof of reserves (Yes), Derivatives (Yes), Exchange type (Cex).

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Key differences

  • Binance Australia scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
  • Regulators: only Binance Australia offers Autorite des marches financiers (AMF), Commissione Nazionale per le Societa e la Borsa (CONSOB), Banco de Espana.
  • Regulators: only Gemini offers NMLS (US state money transmitter licensing), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).
  • Founded is lower at Gemini: 2014 vs 2017.
  • Binance Australia is licensed in 3 more countries.
  • Gemini is available in 60 more countries.
  • Taker fee is lower at Binance Australia: 0.1% vs 0.8%.
  • Maker fee is lower at Binance Australia: 0.1% vs 0.4%.
  • Coins listed is higher at Binance Australia: 490 vs 76.
  • Features: only Gemini offers Custodial, Self custody.

Our verdict on each

Binance Australia

Binance Australia suits traders who value a broad coin selection, spot and derivatives access, staking, and transparent reserve evidence. With 490 coins and taker fees of 0.1%, it offers a capable central exchange, while its listed regulatory footprint still deserves careful review.

Read the full Binance Australia review

Gemini

Gemini carries US and Malta licences and a regulated central exchange setup with card, bank and ACH funding. It suits buyers who want derivatives alongside spot and who can settle for a coin list of 76 rather than the widest range on HodlCue.

Read the full Gemini review

Score breakdown

Binance Australia vs Gemini
AreaBinance AustraliaGemini
Cost9.0Higher8.3Taker fees of 0.8% and maker fees of 0.4% on ActiveTrader run above the 0.2% median for tracked exchanges.
Offer9.6Higher9.4The platform combines custodial, self custody and staking accounts with derivatives trading on the same venue.
Trust9.4Higher9.3

The bill, worked out

Buy 1,000 of crypto and sell it again

Binance Australia

2

0.1% of 2,000

Gemini

16

0.8% of 2,000

Binance Australia comes out 14 lower in this example.

Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.

How they place

Binance Australia vs Gemini
RankingBinance AustraliaGemini
Crypto exchanges11 of 2972 of 297
Crypto futures exchanges8 of 784 of 78

A third option

ActivTrades has taker fee at 0%, against 0.1% for Binance Australia and 0.8% for Gemini.

ActivTrades review

What we checked

Binance Australia

  • coingecko.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • coinmarketcap.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • defillama.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Gemini

  • gemini.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • coingecko.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • defillama.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Every fact side by side

Binance Australia vs Gemini
FactBinance AustraliaGemini
FeaturesStakingCustodial, Self custody, StakingCovers more
Legal entityBinance Holdings Ltd.Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd
HeadquartersNot confirmedMalta
Founded20172014Lower
Support channelsNot confirmedEmail, Help centre, Community

Where each stands against the rest

Binance Australia vs Gemini
FactBinance AustraliaGeminiMedian
Taker fee0.1%below the median0.8%highest quarter0.15%
Coins listed490highest quarter76at the median76
Maker fee0.1%at the median0.4%highest quarter0.1%

Median across 219 listed providers.

Pros and cons

Binance Australia

Pros

  • Binance Australia lists 490 coins, supporting a broad selection of spot and derivatives markets.
  • It offers derivatives and staking alongside standard exchange trading.
  • Proof of reserves is available as an additional check on the exchange's reported holdings.

Cons

  • The taker fee of 0.1% is above the exchange median of 0.2%.
  • The cost score is 5.9, indicating a less compelling cost proposition than its offer score of 8.7.

Gemini

Pros

  • Regulated in the US and Malta, with NMLS (2403509) and MFSA (MiCA CASP 2138002QAMX8PPKSO715) references that can be checked.
  • Fiat deposits accept card, bank and ach, covering the card, bank and ACH routes most buyers use.
  • Proof of reserves is published, a practice shared by 79.4% of the exchanges tracked here.

Cons

  • Taker fees of 0.8% on ActiveTrader sit above the 0.2% median for tracked exchanges, and Gemini ranks 97 of 118 on that measure.
  • A coin list of 76 trails the 344.5 upper quartile across tracked exchanges, so deep long-tail trading stays limited.
  • Support runs on email, help centre and community only, and phone support is offered on just 44.7% of the brands tracked here.

Who each suits

Binance Australia

Who it suits

  • Active traders who want access to a large coin catalogue and derivatives.
  • Users interested in staking or reviewing published proof of reserves.

Who should look elsewhere

  • ActivTrades may suit traders prioritising its taker fee of 0%.
  • bunq may suit users focused on its taker fees of 0.25% to 1.99%.
  • Bitpanda may appeal to users prioritising its minimum coin listing of from 650.

Gemini

Who it suits

  • US and Malta residents who want a licensed custodian rather than a self-custody-only setup.
  • Traders who want staking and derivatives next to spot trading on the same platform.
  • Buyers who fund by card, bank or ACH and read a proof of reserves disclosure.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Bitpanda, which lists from 650 coins and suits buyers chasing a longer coin list.
  • bunq, which charges 0.25% to 1.99% as a taker fee and suits cost-first traders.

Country by country

Binance Australia vs Gemini
CountryBinance AustraliaGemini
ArgentinaNoYes
AustriaNoYes
BahamasNoYes
BelgiumNoYes
BermudaNoYes
BhutanNoYes
BrazilNoYes
BulgariaNoYes

8 of 65 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

Binance Australia

What are Binance Australia's spot trading fees?+

Binance Australia's spot taker fee is 0.1%, while its maker fee is 0.1%. The taker rate is below the broader exchange median of 0.2%, although it remains above the site median of 0.2%.

How many coins are listed?+

Binance Australia lists 490 coins. This is above the exchange median of 74.5 and the site median of 62, giving users a broad catalogue for comparison.

Gemini

What does Gemini charge to trade?+

ActiveTrader pricing puts the taker fee at 0.8% and the maker fee at 0.4%. The taker rate sits above the 0.2% median for the exchanges tracked here, and Gemini ranks 97 of 118 on taker fee. Regular traders feel that more than occasional buyers.

Is Gemini regulated, and can the licences be checked?+

Yes. Gemini lists NMLS (US state money transmitter licensing) and Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as its regulators. The US money transmitter licence is 2403509 and the Malta Financial Services Authority licence is MiCA CASP 2138002QAMX8PPKSO715, held by Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd. The listed headquarters country is MT.

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