Introduction to Gemini
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, and store digital assets. It was founded in 2014 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Gemini became the world’s first licensed ether dealer in 2016, then 2 short years later in 2018 it became the first licensed Zcash exchange. Gemini also pioneered bitcoin future contracts, being the first exchange to launch the program in 2017. Their futures are so stable that the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) uses it "as the basis for the daily settlement for the bitcoin futures".
Gemini’s mission is to build products that are simple, elegant, and secure products that anyone can use to buy,sell, or store cryptocurrency. They’re also focused on earning and maintaining their customers’ trust. Gemini aims to accomplish this by investing in their four pillars (Product, Security, Licensing, and Compliance) for the long-term, as they are the inputs that generate a trust output.
While Gemini is a reputable and well established company, there have been recent changes in the cryptomarket that changed their stability. On June 2, 2022, a lawsuit was filed alleging that Gemini misrepresented their futures contracts and exchange during a meeting with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. On the same day, the Winklevii announced that they would be laying off 10% of their work force as the “crypto winter” is contracting the crypto market.
How to export your Gemini transaction history
Gemini allows you to export your transaction history by downloading a XLSX file or by connecting via their API. If you are using a tax calculator like Divly, we support using the Gemini API via our Automatic Import. Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide on how to use both export methods.
| Transaction type | Automatic import |
|---|---|
| Withdrawals | |
| Deposits | |
| Trades | |
| Trading Fees |
Automatic import
You can import transactions from Gemini into Divly by using our API integration. After you have provided the API keys, Divly will be able to fetch your latest transactions anytime you click "Import Transactions" in the wallet page.
Important:
Please do not re-use a Gemini API key for multiple purposes. If the import does not work create a new key.
BCH trades cant be imported via the API.
Step by step guide:
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Sign in to Gemini.
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Click on Account in the top right corner, then click Settings in the dropdown.
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Scroll down and click API in the sidebar.
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Click the button Create API key and enter your authentication code if necessary.
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Select the scope Primary, then click Next.
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Name your API key "Divly" and set the API key settings to Auditor. Save your API key and API secret before finally clicking Create API key. To avoid issues do not re-use API keys on Gemini.
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Copy the API Key and API Secret into Divly.
File import
You can import transactions from BlockFi into Divly by downloading and importing a XLSX file. Make sure to download the XLSX file every time you want to include the latest transactions.
Step by step guide:
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Sign in to Gemini.
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Click on Account in the top right corner, then click Settings in the dropdown.
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Scroll down and click Statements and history in the sidebar.
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Click the tab Transaction History.
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Next to Exchange transaction history click the small download icon. Set the date range and then click Download.
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In Divly, drag and drop the XSLX file to begin importing all your transactions.
Common issues when calculating your Gemini taxes
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If using the Automatic Import (API) you may need to create a new key for it to work. Please do not re-use a Gemini API key for multiple purposes.
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If you have made BCH trades these can be automatically imported via the API. Please add them manually to avoid Missing Purchase History warnings.
If you have any other issues with calculating your Gemini taxes, feel free to contact our support team which is available via the online chat on the bottom right hand corner of our website. Good luck!
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