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For Gemini retail users in the EEA

Closed EEA retail · April 2026

Gemini has closed its EEA retail service. Here’s a calm way forward.

In April 2026, Gemini closed retail accounts across the EEA (and the UK and Australia) as part of a wider restructuring. If your account was affected and you want a simple place to keep going, CryptoUnity can be your next step — with plain-language learning built in and regulated custody powered by BitGo.

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CryptoUnity does not charge a deposit fee. Standard blockchain network fees may still apply.

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What happened with Gemini in the EEA

Gemini wound down its retail service for EEA customers in April 2026 as part of a broader corporate restructuring. This was Gemini’s own business decision — crypto itself stays fully legal — so there’s no need to panic; you simply need a new home for your crypto journey.

Why CryptoUnity

Assets are held with regulated custodian BitGo.

Your crypto is held by BitGo, not by CryptoUnity.

Built for first-timers

Plain-language workshops and a calm, no-hype tone. No charts-and-candles pressure.

A dedicated EU team

Real people and human support, not a faceless global platform.

Two ways to bring your crypto over

Move your coins straight across, or take euros out and start fresh. Both are simple, so pick what suits you.

Pick the right network. This matters most.

If you move crypto on-chain rather than withdrawing to euros, the network you pick must match your CryptoUnity deposit address exactly. Always send a small test amount first — sending on the wrong network can mean your funds are lost for good.

Move your crypto directly

No deposit fee · keep your coins

Bring your coins straight over, no need to sell first. We don’t charge a deposit fee (only the blockchain’s own network fee applies).

  1. 1

    Get your deposit address

    In CryptoUnity, open the coin you want to receive and copy your address. Note which network it’s on.

  2. 2

    Send from your exchange

    Choose Withdraw / Send crypto, paste your CryptoUnity address, then select the matching network.

  3. 3

    Send a small test first

    Always send a tiny test amount first. Once it arrives, send the rest. A wrong network or address can mean lost funds.

  4. 4

    Done, nothing to pay us

    It lands in your CryptoUnity wallet. We don’t charge to receive it; only the network’s fee applies.

Moving crypto isn’t a sale, so you generally don’t realise a taxable gain the way selling to euros can. Still, check your local tax rules.

Or: sell to EUR and buy again

Simplest

Prefer to start clean? Take euros out, then fund CryptoUnity by bank transfer (SEPA).

  1. 1

    Withdraw to euros

    On your exchange, sell to euros and withdraw to your bank.

  2. 2

    Download CryptoUnity

    Get the app, then verify once. About 5–10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Fund by SEPA

    Add euros from your bank, usually same-day in the EU.

  4. 4

    Start, guided

    Make a small first buy. You’ll start with 0% trading fees for 30 days.

Always send a small test transfer first and double-check the network. A wrong network or address can mean lost funds.

Gemini vs CryptoUnity

A fair, factual snapshot — not a knock on anyone.

Gemini
CryptoUnity
Regulation
Held MiCA/MiFID authorisation but chose to close its EEA retail service in April 2026.
Custody and execution powered by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian.
Built for
Active traders and more advanced products.
Complete beginners, with plain-language learning built in.
Team and support
A large global platform.
Real human support from a dedicated team.

Crypto itself stays fully legal — this is one company’s decision, not a market-wide problem.

Common questions

Why did Gemini close in the EEA? +
Gemini closed its EEA retail service in April 2026 as part of a broader corporate restructuring — its own business decision, not a loss of licence. If your account was affected, you just need a new place to continue, and withdrawing any remaining balance is always a safe first step.
Can I move my crypto into CryptoUnity? +
Yes — you can transfer your coins straight into CryptoUnity with no deposit fee from us (only the blockchain’s network fee applies). Always send a small test transfer first and match the network. Or, if you’d rather, withdraw to euros and start fresh — both work.
Is CryptoUnity regulated? +
CryptoUnity is a beginner-friendly app, not a licensed exchange. Regulated custody and execution are provided by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian — so your crypto’s safety doesn’t rest on CryptoUnity holding a licence.

Take it one calm step at a time.

Download the app, verify once, and start small when you’re ready. Bring your crypto over with 0% trading fees for 30 days.

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Crypto is volatile; its value can go down as well as up. Only invest what you can afford to lose.