As part of our mission **_to build the future of money_**_,_ we have built an institutional-grade exchange that operates on the principles of security, regulation, and compliance while providing our customers with speed and reliability. This has made Gemini a cornerstone of cryptocurrency markets and we believe it is important that our market data helps power and enhance cryptocurrency indices and financial products that are integral to moving our industry forward.

To that end, we are excited to announce that we will be joining the **CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR), CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index (BRTI),** and six other cryptocurrency indices provided by CF Benchmarks.  As a constituent of the BRR, Gemini’s market data will be used to help price the CME Group’s Bitcoin Futures contract ([contract specifications](https://www.cmegroup.com/trading/equity-index/us-index/bitcoin_contract_specifications.html) | [fact sheet](https://www.cmegroup.com/trading/bitcoin-futures.html)).

Implementation is scheduled for Friday, **August 30th**, **2019 4:30pm BST**.

As part of joining the BRR, we had to meet the CME Group’s eligibility criteria for quality of data submitted, market surveillance practices, security, and regulation. We appreciate these standards and look forward to continuing to build trust in crypto; **trust is our product**.

Please visit our website to learn more about accessing our [APIs and consuming Gemini market data](https://docs.gemini.com/rest-api/), and our [institutional offering](https://gemini.com/institutions/) as well as cross-connects to our matching engine.

Onward and Upward,

Team Gemini

Gemini will join the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR) and CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index (BRTI)

We are thrilled to announce support for a new set of tokens!

The following tokens are now available for trading on Gemini: 

- [Euler Finance __(EUL)__](https://www.gemini.com/prices/euler) 
- [Project Galaxy __(GAL)__](https://www.gemini.com/prices/project-galaxy)
- [Samoyedcoin __(SAMO)__](https://www.gemini.com/prices/samoyedcoin)

[__If you don’t have a Gemini account, you can create one here__](https://exchange.gemini.com/register).

These tokens are available for trading on our API/FIX and ActiveTrader applications for USD trading pairs. They are also available on the Gemini Mobile App and website for USD, GBP, EUR, CAD, AUD, HKD, and SGD pairs, and are available for custody on Gemini.

We are excited to support more than 120 tokens on Gemini! [Learn more about all the tokens we support here](https://www.gemini.com/prices). 

We believe these tokens will provide value to our users as we continue to support the growth of the decentralized finance ecosystem. We look forward to supporting new crypto projects on our mission to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom.

Onward and Upward!

Team Gemini

*Updated: August 3, 2022*

![Blog Inline Euler](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/5hRT9BrSt3VSyPERzJ5vK/1dab686c6ff58e5fd6e3c67f08181289/Blog_Inline_Euler.png)
__Euler Finance (EUL)__

Euler Finance is a permissionless lending protocol that allows users to earn interest on their crypto assets or hedge against volatile markets. Euler has a number of DeFi products, including permissionless lending markets, reactive interest rates, protected collateral, multi-collateral stability pools, sub-accounts, risk-adjusted loans, and more. EUL is an ERC-20 utility token compliant with the Ethereum network. EUL is primarily used for governance and as an incentive on the Euler Finance lending protocol. 

![Blog Inline Project Galaxy](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/3VoamWfvmRFzbroVMxBUA8/ec2c5c7dd55aa8631545934b4f14e547/Blog_Inline_Project_Galaxy.png)
__Project Galaxy (GAL)__

Project Galaxy is a Web3 credential data network that aims to help Web3 developers and projects leverage on-chain credential tracking to build products and communities. Use cases include Galaxy OATs (On-chain Achievement tokens), NFT loyalty programs, gated communities, and customized governance. GAL is an ERC-20 utility token compliant with the Ethereum network. The token has four main use cases: governance, paying for application module fees, paying for Galaxy Oracle Engine and Galaxy Credential API, and curating digital credentials. 

![Blog Inline Samoyed](//images.ctfassets.net/jg6lo9a2ukvr/4slqQDWlG5hJn2rQABz5Ie/9dd525fc74ce7199fce9ad8363f27238/Blog_Inline_Samoyed.png)
__Samoyedcoin (SAMO)__

Samoyedcoin can be described as the Dogecoin of Solana, and brands itself as the premier community token and symbol of the Solana ecosystem. Through the use of memes and other engagement tactics, SAMO has become a marketing vehicle for the Solana community. SAMO aims to support the onboarding of new users to Solana, and build a community seeking to better navigate the crypto industry. SAMO is an SPL utility token compliant with the Solana network. SAMO is a payment token and is supported SPL token on Solana Pay.

Gemini Now Supports Euler Finance (EUL), Project Galaxy (GAL), and Samoyedcoin (SAMO)

We are excited to further our partnership with leading Australian fund manager Holon Global Investments, serving as the custodian partner for their unlisted retail Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Filecoin (FIL) funds. 

The [BTC](https://www.gemini.com/prices/bitcoin), [ETH](https://www.gemini.com/prices/ether), and [FIL](https://www.gemini.com/prices/filecoin) held by the funds are stored and managed by [Gemini Custody](https://www.gemini.com/custody). This latest partnership with Holon is a testament to Gemini’s commitment to increasing accessibility to crypto across the globe. 

Holon’s unlisted funds are under Gemini Fund Solutions, which offers unparalleled support from product ideation through launch. Holon uses Gemini’s crypto trade execution services and its regulated and insured custody service that removes the need for investors to manage their own crypto wallets. The funds are structured as retail managed investment schemes, increasing accessibility for investors and advisers who seek exposure to crypto. 

As the lowest fee Bitcoin, Ethereum and Filecoin funds publicly offered in Australia, the funds will offer access to some of the most well-known cryptocurrencies, with a 0.4% management fee and 0.4% capped fund expenses. The funds are long only, with no gearing and no trading.   

[We first announced our partnership with Holon in August 2021](https://www.gemini.com/blog/gemini-to-custody-australia-based-holon-globals-filecoin-fund), with Gemini serving as the custodian and execution partner for the Holon Wholesale Filecoin Fund. Our partnership with Holon reinforces Gemini’s global reach as we navigate the Australian market alongside one of the most innovative and forward-looking asset managers in the region.

Through Gemini Custody and Gemini Fund Solutions, we offer crypto services and infrastructure to a growing number of asset managers and financial institutions globally. As a New York trust company and qualified custodian regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services, the safety and security of our clients’ assets is our top priority.

To find out more about our full-stack of institutional crypto offerings, [we invite you to reach out to us here](https://www.gemini.com/institutions).  

Onward and Upward!

Team Gemini

Gemini Custodies Australia’s Lowest Fee Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Filecoin Funds with Holon

Our users in the UK can now use Plaid to link their bank account and transfer British Pounds (GBP) into their Gemini account to seamlessly purchase crypto, without leaving our app.

With our Plaid integration, we continue to build bridges between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem, enabling users to make secure deposits into their Gemini accounts without manually entering their bank details, and with no extra fees. In the U.S., our customers can already use Plaid to verify their identity, link their bank, and fund their accounts. 

Plaid is an open banking data network and payments platform that is used by over 6,000 apps and connects to 12,000 financial institutions across the world. Offering the ability to fund accounts through Plaid also simplifies the onboarding experience for our users, further reducing barriers to entry into the crypto ecosystem. 

__Use Plaid to fund your Gemini account and buy crypto in minutes.__ 

To get started with Plaid, open your Gemini app and go to Account > Manage Payment Methods > Add another method > Bank account instantly via Plaid. Then continue through the flow on the screen to enter your bank login credentials via Plaid.

If you have already connected your bank account to Gemini using Plaid, you may first need to remove that bank account from your Gemini account and then start the linking process again.

Gemini users in the UK can also buy crypto instantly with a debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, and can fund their Gemini accounts using bank transfers and crypto transfers.

We will continue to work together to create faster, simpler ways to buy crypto for Gemini users globally, including launching Plaid functionality as we expand our presence in countries across Europe.

Onward and Upward!

Team Gemini

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