Gemini launches derivatives and ETH, SOL staking in Europe

Gemini users in the EEA are now able to stake Ether and Solana, as well as trade perpetual contracts denominated in Circle’s USDC.

Crypto exchange Gemini, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is expanding in Europe with new staking and derivatives offerings.

Gemini users in the European Economic Area (EEA) can stake Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL), as well as trade perpetual contracts denominated in Circle’s USDC (USDC) stablecoin, the company told Cointelegraph on Friday.

The launch follows Gemini’s approval under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Malta in August and its earlier authorization under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) in May.

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