/ Conviction Index / Gemini

Gemini

CeFi · Exchange · Private · Launched 2015
B

Good (B) — Conviction Grade

Gemini operates as a NYDFS-chartered trust company. Strong regulatory positioning. Material 2022-2023 reputation impact from Gemini Earn (Genesis-counterparty exposure). Founder continuity (Winklevoss twins).

78
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Protocol Security
B+
Governance Decentralization
D
Liquidity
B-
Adoption & Utility
B-
Regulatory Posture
A-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2015 (Winklevoss)
  • NYDFS Trust Charter
  • Gemini Earn Genesis counterparty event 2022
  • Settlement and recovery 2023-2024

/ Best for

NYDFS-regulated custody; institutional cryptocurrency operations requiring trust-charter structure.

/ Watch out for

Gemini Earn impacted brand reputation materially. Spot trading volumes trail Coinbase and Kraken.