Gemini Exchange 101

Gemini describes itself as a licensed digital asset exchange and custodian. The exchange allows you to buy, sell, and store digital assets in a regulated, secure, and compliant manner. Founded in 2015 by the Winklevoss twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, it is one of the few cryptocurrency outfits that has secured the New York Bitlicense.

Their business model seeks to appeal more to Wall Street Broker types who dwell in New York. New York is known as a hot spot for Cryptocurrency regulation. In an interview, they claimed that they’d “rather ask permission first than ask for forgiveness“.

This course will treat the following topics from a beginner to intermediate standpoint:

Section 1

1. Brief History of Gemini’s Founding
2. Bitlicense
3. The Gemini User Agreement
4. The Gemini Sandbox

Section 2

1. How to Register for an Account in Gemini
2. How to Load up Your Gemini Account with USD
3. How to Buy Bitcoins with USD in Gemini
4. Block Trading on Gemini

Disclaimers and Disclosures

The author/lecturer intends this course to be used for supplemental educational purposes only. The lecturer’s opinions are solely his and does not reflect the opinion or position of Bitcoinhomework or of its website owners, operators or its affiliates. This lecture is not meant as investment advice. Any information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice. You, the student, are solely responsible for any and all actions you may take concerning your finances.

Credits and Sources

• “With Gemini, Winklevoss brothers seek respect in bitcoin” Fortune. Roberts, Daniel. October 5, 2015. http://fortune.com/2015/10/05/gemini-winklevoss-bitcoin/