Gemini posts $108M Q2 net loss despite 37% revenue growth

cointelegraphОпубліковано о 2026-08-14Востаннє оновлено о 2026-08-14

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Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini reported a net loss of $107.7 million in Q2 despite a 37% year-over-year revenue increase to $45.5 million. The loss occurred as core exchange revenue fell 38% to $12.5 million due to a sharp drop in trading volume. This was partially offset by a 149% surge in services revenue to $23.5 million, driven by strong growth in credit card and staking income. However, transaction losses ballooned to $20.1 million, primarily from a provision for credit losses related to an identity fraud event in the credit card portfolio. Operating expenses rose 24% compared to the prior year, though they decreased from Q1 due to cost-cutting. Following the earnings report, Gemini's stock fell nearly 5% in pre-market trading.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini reported a 37% year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenue to $45.5 million, while posting a $107.7 million net loss as exchange trading weakened.

Exchange revenue fell 38% to $12.5 million as trading volume dropped to $3.8 billion from $11.3 billion, the company said Thursday.

Services revenue climbed 149% to $23.5 million, led by a 231% increase in credit card revenue to $16.2 million and a 50% rise in staking revenue to $4 million. Including interest income, services revenue and interest income totaled $26 million.

Meanwhile, transaction losses rose to $20.1 million from $3.6 million a year earlier, primarily due to a $16.1 million provision for credit losses tied to an identity fraud event involving the credit card portfolio. Gemini said the elevated provision was concentrated among affected accounts and did not reflect broader deterioration in the portfolio.

Operating expenses rose 24% year-over-year to $122.4 million, though they fell 15% from the first quarter as the company continued cost-cutting measures announced earlier this year.

Gemini’s stock price rose 3% during regular trading on Thursday, but fell nearly 5% in pre-market trading on Friday following the earnings release, according to Yahoo Finance data.

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QWhat was the percentage growth in Gemini's Q2 revenue year-over-year, and what was the total revenue amount?

AGemini reported a 37% year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenue, with the total revenue reaching $45.5 million.

QWhat was the net loss reported by Gemini for Q2, and what was a primary reason for the decline in exchange revenue?

AGemini posted a $107.7 million net loss for Q2. The exchange revenue fell 38% to $12.5 million primarily due to a drop in trading volume, which decreased to $3.8 billion from $11.3 billion.

QWhich segment showed the strongest growth in services revenue, and what were the key drivers?

AThe services revenue segment showed the strongest growth, climbing 149% to $23.5 million. This was led by a 231% increase in credit card revenue to $16.2 million and a 50% rise in staking revenue to $4 million.

QWhy did transaction losses increase significantly to $20.1 million from $3.6 million a year earlier?

ATransaction losses rose primarily due to a $16.1 million provision for credit losses tied to an identity fraud event involving Gemini's credit card portfolio.

QHow did Gemini's operating expenses change year-over-year and from the previous quarter, and what was the trend in its stock price following the earnings release?

AOperating expenses rose 24% year-over-year to $122.4 million but fell 15% from the first quarter due to cost-cutting measures. Gemini's stock price rose 3% on Thursday but fell nearly 5% in pre-market trading on Friday following the earnings release.

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