Gemini vs. Coinbase: Winklevoss' App Store Brag Turns Awkward

Gemini Briefly Dethrones Coinbase, But a Plot Twist Emerges

The crypto world witnessed a brief but significant shakeup as Gemini, in partnership with Ripple Labs and Mastercard, launched its XRP rewards credit card on August 25th. This launch fueled enough excitement to propel the Gemini app past Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the U.S., in the Apple App Store rankings. Tyler Winklevoss, Gemini's co-founder, wasted no time celebrating this victory on X (formerly Twitter).

The Unexpected Discovery

However, the celebration took an unexpected turn when eagle-eyed members of the crypto community noticed something peculiar: Tyler Winklevoss had the Coinbase app installed on his device, but not the Gemini app.

Viktor Bunin, a protocol specialist at Coinbase, couldn't resist a playful jab, tweeting: "Be so good that your competition has your app downloaded, but not their own."

Winklevoss responded in good humor, promising that the Gemini app would be even better when he starts using it. Bunin acknowledged the response, ending the exchange on a lighthearted note.

More App Store Battles

Winklevoss also pointed out that the Gemini app had surpassed the JPMorgan Chase app in the App Store rankings. He has been a vocal critic of the banking giant, accusing them of hindering Gemini as part of "Operation Chokepoint 2.0." He further noted that Coinbase surpassed Robinhood in the app store as well.

Key Takeaways

• Gemini briefly topped Coinbase in the U.S. Apple App Store rankings.
• Tyler Winklevoss was spotted with the Coinbase app installed on his phone.
• The incident sparked a friendly online exchange between Winklevoss and a Coinbase employee.