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Crypto.com vs River

Side-by-side comparison of Crypto.com and River referral programs. Which one earns you more? Here are the facts.

[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]

Crypto.com offers up to 50% revenue share (30-day window).

Crypto.com
River
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
Up to $1,050 USDC + 50% fees (1yr)
Up to $100 BTC per referral
MODEL
hybrid
fixed-per-signup
MAX REV SHARE
50%
PAYOUT
USDC/fiat
BTC
MIN PAYOUT
No minimum
$10
FREQUENCY
ON-EVENT
WEEKLY
FIRST PAYOUT
~7d
~7d
COOKIE
30D
30D
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
US
NONE
RISK
MEDIUM
LOW
RATING
3.4/5 (130)
4.3/5 (35)
PROGRAM AGE
5y
4y

Crypto.com

PROS
  • +$25 upfront + ongoing hybrid
  • +Strong retail brand
  • +Multiple products
CONS
  • CRO payout = token risk
  • US blocked on exchange

River

PROS
  • +Up to $100 per referral
  • +US-compliant
  • +Bitcoin community loves River
  • +Weekly BTC payout
CONS
  • Bitcoin-only limits audience
  • $100 is best case
  • 30-day cookie