Gemini has launched Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking alongside USDC‑denominated perpetual contracts for users in the EEA, expanding its EU product suite after MiCA and MiFID II approvals to offer spot, staking, and derivatives from a single interface.
Gemini now offers ETH and SOL staking in the EEA.
Perpetual futures denominated in Circle USDC are available to eligible EEA users.
Regulatory approvals (MiCA in Malta, MiFID II) underpin the EU expansion; industry data show staking and derivatives volumes rising in 2025.
Gemini EU staking and perpetuals: Gemini adds ETH & SOL staking and USDC perpetuals in the EEA—read the regulatory context and market impact. Learn more now.
Gemini expands in Europe: EEA users can stake Ether and Solana and trade USDC‑denominated perpetuals after MiCA and MiFID II approvals, positioning the exchange for broader institutional and retail adoption.
What is Gemini’s EU staking and perpetuals launch?
Gemini EU staking and perpetuals refers to Gemini enabling staking for Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) and offering USDC‑denominated perpetual contracts to users across the European Economic Area (EEA). The roll‑out leverages Gemini’s MiCA authorization in Malta and previous MiFID II registration for derivatives compliance.
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Gemini provides integrated access to spot markets, staking services, and perpetual contracts through one interface. Users can opt into staking ETH and SOL to earn rewards, or trade perpetuals settled in Circle USDC to gain leveraged exposure without owning the underlying tokens.
Gemini’s head of Europe, Mark Jennings, told Cointelegraph that the unified product suite is intended to position the exchange as a major EU competitor. The company emphasizes compliance with EU rules and institutional onboarding standards.
MiCA (Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation) and MiFID II provide the regulatory framework that governs crypto services and certain financial instruments in the EU. MiCA’s full implementation in late 2024 has clarified obligations for custodial staking providers, while MiFID II covers derivatives that resemble regulated financial products.
Regulatory clarity reduces counterparty and operational risk for institutional participants and supports higher custody standards for staking services.
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