Gemini flips Coinbase on app store after XRP Mastercard launch

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Gemini has overtaken Coinbase on the US Apple App Store’s finance category, even though Coinbase reports much higher trading volumes.

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, surpassed Coinbase in the app store charts after launching an XRP-rewards credit card with Ripple Labs and Mastercard. 

“This limited edition metal card gives up to 4% back in XRP instantly. No waiting, just stacking,” Gemini said in an X post on Monday.

Sensor Tower data shows Gemini overtook Coinbase in the finance category rankings in the US after the announcement, with Gemini at 16th place at the time of publication, and Coinbase at 20th. 

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