On the evening of November 20, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote address at the Gate Europe Exclusive VIP Dinner in Malta, sharing the platform’s global strategic roadmap and insights into industry development. In his speech, Dr. Han reviewed Gate’s evolution since its founding in 2013 and explained how the company has built a worldwide crypto ecosystem guided by its three core principles: transparency, security, and compliance, while offering an in-depth outlook on future growth.
A Twelve-Year Journey of Global Expansion
Dr. Han noted that since its establishment in 2013, Gate has evolved from a small, early-stage team into a global crypto ecosystem platform. Beginning with spot trading as its core business and driven by user demand and continuous innovation, the platform has gradually developed a stable and reliable trading infrastructure, and extended it to the Web3 product system, covering trading, custody, payments, and on-chain services, and a wide range of ecosystem products. Today, Gate operates a comprehensive ecosystem that spans trading, custody, payments, and on-chain services. He emphasized that this development reflects not only Gate’s long-term commitment to technological innovation but also its strategic planning in global market expansion and diversified services. Through these efforts, Gate provides users worldwide with secure, efficient, and holistic crypto asset management solutions.
Global Brand Partnerships: Strengthening International Presence
Dr. Han highlighted Gate’s strategic partnerships with world-renowned brands, including the Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1 and FC Internazionale Milano. These collaborations have significantly strengthened Gate’s international brand visibility and further solidified its leadership position in the global crypto market. By working with global top-tier partners, Gate continues to bring its technological innovation and ecosystem vision to broader audiences, enhancing both user trust and industry recognition.
Industry Insights: Growth and Opportunities in Crypto Markets
According to Dr. Han, the crypto industry has undergone a profound transformation in recent years. Regulatory frameworks in many regions have shifted from uncertainty toward clarity, traditional financial institutions are accelerating their market participation, and crypto payments, investment products, and financial applications are becoming more widespread. He emphasized that crypto market size today far exceeds that of a decade ago: Bitcoin has grown from a few dollars to a mainstream global asset, ranking among the world’s top ten by market capitalization.
Over the past twelve years, Bitcoin’s value has increased by thousands of times, and crypto users have grown from 1 million to over 670 million, an extraordinary rise that underscores the importance of crypto assets in long-term investment allocation. With this rapid expansion, Dr. Han noted that the industry offers vast opportunities for innovative projects and next-generation financial applications, while also demanding higher technical capabilities and stronger risk-management frameworks from platforms.
Industry Challenges: Security, Transparency, and Regulatory Compliance
Despite strong market potential, Dr. Han acknowledged that the crypto industry still faces significant challenges, including security risks, transparency concerns, risk control, and regulatory compliance. Gate continues to focus on addressing these core issues and has built its strategic response around three pillars: transparency, technology, and compliance. Through enhanced security infrastructure, increased operational transparency, and global regulatory expansion, Gate aims to maintain stable and sustainable growth amid a rapidly changing market.
Transparency Framework: 100% Proof of Reserves
In terms of transparency, Gate provides 100% Proof of Reserves (PoR) using zero-knowledge proof technology, with full open-source verification that allows users worldwide to independently validate custodial assets. Dr. Han shared that Gate’s custodial assets have exceeded USD 10 billion and continue to grow steadily. He emphasized that open-source transparency not only strengthens user trust but also sets a benchmark for transparent operations across the industry.
Technical Strength: Proprietary Infrastructure for Security
On the security front, Gate has built its own custody infrastructure, cold-hot wallet architecture, security models, and risk-control systems. All core modules are independently developed by Gate to ensure the platform’s reliability and the protection of user assets. Dr. Han stated that proprietary technology allows Gate to provide a more robust defense against market volatility and potential risks while delivering a stable and efficient trading experience.
Compliance Expansion: Multi-Jurisdictional Licensing
Regarding compliance, Gate Technology Ltd., a part of Gate Group, secured the MiCA license from Malta Financial Services Authority to provide crypto asset exchange and custody services to its clients. Various Gate entities have obtained or completed regulatory registrations, licences, authorizations, or approvals across various jurisdictions, such as Malta, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai. Dr. Han stressed that Gate actively collaborates with regulators worldwide to foster a healthy and stable industrial environment and provide reliable safeguards for users and partners. He noted that a comprehensive global compliance structure not only supports Gate’s long-term operations but also ensures a safe and trusted environment for users worldwide.
Global Talent Strategy: Driving Innovation Through Expertise
Dr. Han emphasized Gate’s commitment to a global talent strategy, actively attracting top talent from the crypto and technology sectors. He encouraged individuals with innovative mindsets and global perspectives to join Gate in building the future of the crypto ecosystem. This talent-driven approach strengthens Gate’s capabilities across technology development, product innovation, and operational excellence, ultimately delivering higher-quality services to users.
Looking Ahead: Stability, Innovation, and a Unified Global Ecosystem
In his keynote, Dr. Han outlined Gate’s strategic blueprint for a globally integrated crypto ecosystem and reiterated the company’s development philosophy centered on transparency, security, and compliance. He reaffirmed that Gate will continue advancing technology innovation, ecosystem expansion, and regulatory alignment to provide users with secure, efficient, and transparent crypto asset services. Gate aims to build a unified global ecosystem, set an industry benchmark for sustainable growth, and contribute to a more mature and resilient global crypto market.
About Gate
Gate, founded in 2013 by Dr. Han, is one of the world’s earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform serves over 44 million users with 4,000+ digital assets and pioneered the industry’s first 100% proof-of-reserves. Beyond core trading services, Gate’s ecosystem includes Gate Wallet, Gate Ventures, and other innovative solutions.
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