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Story: Gemini Expands in Europe With Derivatives Trading and ETH, SOL Staking

By MikeT

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Gemini’s European Expansion. Starting September 2025, Gemini users across the EEA can now stake ETH and SOL while also trading…

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Derivatives on the Rise. Gemini’s latest offerings come at a time when global trading dynamics in the crypto market are…

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The Role of Staking Under MiCA. Alongside derivatives, Gemini is betting big on staking in Europe.

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Competing in a Crowded Market. By integrating staking and derivatives alongside its spot exchange, Gemini is positioning itself…

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IPO on the Horizon. The European launch comes at a pivotal moment for Gemini, as the exchange prepares for its initial…

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Market Outlook. Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), the two assets available for staking on Gemini in Europe, have…

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Conclusion. Gemini’s expansion into staking and derivatives in the EU marks one of its most ambitious…

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Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has strengthened its presence in Europe by introducing derivatives trading and staking services for Ether…

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Starting September 2025, Gemini users across the EEA can now stake ETH and SOL while also trading perpetual contracts denominated in Circle’s USDC stablecoin.

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In August, the exchange received approval under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework in Malta.

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Mark Jennings, Gemini’s head of Europe, explained that the exchange is aiming to position itself among the top players in the European crypto landscape.

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“The global derivatives market has exploded in recent months,” Jennings noted, adding that the sector could be worth $23 trillion by the end of 2025.

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“As crypto adoption grows, there is increasing demand for alternative, risk-managed financial instruments, and derivatives allow users to execute complex strategies to gain long…

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Alongside derivatives, Gemini is betting big on staking in Europe. While derivatives fall under MiFID II regulation, staking activities are indirectly overseen by MiCA, which…

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MiCA’s implementation has already boosted institutional participation in staking. According to a CoinLaw study from June 2025, staking activity in the EU surged by 39% this year,…

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