Gemini
Gemini Intergalactic EU Limited · MT · 8 countries served
🚨 EEA EXIT — Gemini Intergalactic EU Limited (Malta MFSA MiCA CASP) announced on 2026-02-05 it is exiting UK/EEA/Australia markets. Accounts withdrawal-only since 2026-03-05; full closure on 2026-04-06. Business decision, not regulatory — the Winklevoss brothers are refocusing on the US and prediction markets. eToro partnership for client migration.
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Fees
| Spot maker | 0.20% |
| Spot taker | 0.40% |
| SEPA deposit | Free |
| Card deposit | 3.49% |
| SEPA withdrawal | Free |
| Crypto withdrawal (avg) | €0.00 |
Features
- ✓SEPA transfers
- −Bank ID support
- ✓Mobile app
- ✓Two-factor authentication
- ✓Cold storage custody
- −Proof of Reserves
- −Derivatives (futures/perp)
- ✓80+ crypto trading pairs
Supported fiat currencies: EUR, USD, GBP
Pros
- ✓Wind-down well managed — withdrawal-only window and eToro migration option
- ✓MFSA MiCA licence still valid until 2026-04-06
- ✓NYDFS-regulated US parent — institutional compliance
- ✓Aon digital asset insurance policy
- ✓Security and audit standards (SOC 1/SOC 2)
Cons
- ✗🚨 All EEA customer accounts will be closed on 2026-04-06 — NOT accepting NEW clients
- ✗Accounts already withdrawal-only since 2026-03-05
- ✗No LV/LT/EE language support
- ✗1.49% retail spread
- ✗3.49% card fee
- ✗2022 Genesis Earn incident (US market; partial recovery)
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Gemini — Gemini Intergalactic EU Limited
🚨 WARNING — Gemini is withdrawing from the EEA
Gemini Intergalactic EU Limited announced on 5 February 2026 that it is exiting the UK/EEA/Australia markets.
- 2026-03-05: Accounts converted to withdrawal-only mode
- 2026-04-06: All EEA customer accounts will be closed
This is a business decision, not a regulatory one — the Winklevoss brothers are focusing on the USA and prediction markets. No new customers are being accepted.
Existing customers — URGENTLY withdraw your assets before 2026-04-06. Migration options: eToro (official Gemini partnership), Bitvavo (lower fees), Coinmotion (Finland-based), Kraken (wider coin selection). See our exchange comparison.
Gemini Intergalactic EU Limited is a Malta-registered subsidiary of Gemini, holding an MFSA MiCA CASP licence (2025-06-15), which will remain valid until the exit date of 2026-04-06. The parent company is Gemini Trust Company (US, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss). Regulated at the global level by NYDFS, with SOC 1/SOC 2 audit standards.
Timeline
- 2014: Founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss
- 2022-11: Genesis Capital incident (Gemini Earn programme)
- 2025-06-15: MFSA MiCA CASP licence (Gemini Intergalactic EU Limited)
- 2025-09: Gemini IPO on NASDAQ (GEMI)
- 2026-02-05: Announcement of withdrawal from UK/EEA/Australia + 25% workforce reduction
- 2026-02-17: COO, CFO, and Chief Legal Officer step down
- 2026-03-05: EEA customer accounts converted to withdrawal-only
- 2026-04-06: Full account closure; eToro partnership for customer migration
Licensing
MFSA Malta issued the MiCA CASP licence on 2025-06-15. Registered in MT with EU passport rights across the remaining 30 EEA countries. The licence will remain valid until 2026-04-06, after which it will be revoked or left inactive.