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Gate.io

George Town, Cayman Islands · MiCA (EU), AUSTRAC (Australia), MFSA (Malta), VARA (Dubai), FSA (Japan), GFSC (Gibraltar), CySEC (Cyprus)

Created Jul 1, 2026 · Updated Jul 18, 2026

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Spot Fee

0.1%

Platforms

4

Coins

3800+

About Gate.io

Gate.io is a cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain platform established in 2013 in China (originally as Bter.com), later rebranded and relocated to George Town, Cayman Islands [1][15]. It holds regulatory licenses in over 10 jurisdictions, including a full MiCA license in Malta (EEA) for exchange and custody, registration with AUSTRAC in Australia, and approvals in Dubai, Japan, Gibraltar, and Cyprus [8][14][15]. The platform offers spot and futures trading with a base spot fee of 0.1% maker and 0.1% taker (VIP 0), and futures fees following a tiered maker-taker model [7][9][16]. It supports over 3,800 cryptocurrencies and 2,600+ trading pairs across spot and derivatives markets [11][13][15]. Key features include staking (Earn), Launchpad for new token listings, NFT marketplace, copy trading, crypto-backed loans, margin trading, and a Visa-linked card [8][11][14]. Gate.io reports serving between 17 million and 55 million users, with recent figures indicating 40+ million users by late 2025 [3][7][8][9].

Pros

+Offers over 3,800 cryptocurrencies and 2,600+ trading pairs, one of the widest selections in the industry
+Base spot trading fee of 0.1% maker/taker, matching industry standards like Binance
+Holds multiple regulatory licenses including MiCA in Malta (EEA), AUSTRAC (Australia), and approvals in Dubai, Japan, Gibraltar, and Cyprus
+Provides advanced features: Launchpad, staking (Earn), NFT marketplace, copy trading, crypto-backed loans, and Visa-linked card
+Maintains AA security rating from CER.live, ISO 27001 certification, and audited zk-SNARK proof of reserves above 120%

Cons

-Interface can be cumbersome and complex, especially for beginners
-No official fiat currency support; deposits and withdrawals require cryptocurrency only
-Past security incidents and 'shady' history, though current security measures are strong
-Fees follow a tiered VIP structure (VIP 0–16), which may be less transparent for infrequent traders
-Customer support responsiveness varies, with some users reporting delays despite 24/7 availability claims

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