Gate is a centralized crypto exchange. Official registers we checked list it (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Japan. Restricted or under a regulator warning in: United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, South Korea, India. Base-tier fees: spot 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker. TradeReviewed score: 3.1 out of 5.
Key facts
| Type | CEX |
|---|---|
| TradeReviewed score | 3.1/5 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | 0.10% / 0.10% source |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | - |
| Licensed or registered in | European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Japan |
| Restricted or warning | United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, South Korea, India |
| Proof of reserves | - |
| Volume 24h | $1.36B Derivatives $11.71B CoinGecko, 2026-10-20 |
| Max leverage | 125x source |
| KYC | - |
| Last verified | 19 Oct 2026 |
Score breakdown
Each category is calculated from the sourced data on this page. Missing data scores low, never estimated. Methodology and formula.
| Regulation and licences (25%) | 2.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security and proof of reserves (20%) | 1.5 | |
| Fees (spot and futures) (20%) | 4.3 | |
| Liquidity and volume (15%) | 5.0 | |
| Products and features (10%) | 3.0 | |
| Transparency, KYC and support (10%) | 3.5 |
Regulation by country and region
Status per jurisdiction with a link to the official register. Registers change, so always check the source and the date we last verified it. What these statuses mean.
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Licence / registration | Number | Status | Official source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (MiCA) | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) | MiCA CASP authorisation (Gate Technology Limited) | - | Licensed ESMA interim register, authorised 29/09/2025. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| United States | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| UAE / Dubai (VARA) | Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) | VASP Licence (Gate Technology FZE): Exchange services | VL/25/04/007 | Licensed VARA public register, licensed VASPs. Global gate.com terms list the UAE as restricted; the Dubai licence is held by Gate Technology FZE. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| United Kingdom | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Singapore | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Japan | Financial Services Agency (JFSA) | Crypto-asset exchange service provider (Gate Japan Co., Ltd.) | - | Registered Separate local entity. The global gate.com terms list Japan as restricted. Global gate.com terms list Japan as restricted. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Hong Kong | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | Not licensed: VATP application withdrawn (Gate Digital Limited, Gate.HK) | - | Not licensed Removed from the applicant list on 22/05/2024. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Hong Kong | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Australia | AUSTRAC | - | - | Not verified AUSTRAC does not publish a public list of registered digital currency exchanges; not verified. | Register | - |
| Canada | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| India | Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) | Directed for takedown of apps and URLs (operating without FIU-IND registration) | - | Banned / warning Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 5805 (30 Mar 2026), Annexure II. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Turkey | Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) | Transitional list of operating CASPs (Gate Kripto Varlık Alım Satım Platformu AŞ) | - | Pending SPK states that being on this temporary list does not mean the entity is authorised. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| South Korea | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Brazil | Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) | - | - | Not verified Banco Central do Brasil has not published a list of authorised SPSAVs yet (checked 20 Oct 2026). | Register | - |
Regional rankings
Gate: frequently asked questions
Is Gate regulated?
Yes, in some jurisdictions. Official registers list Gate (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Japan. Licences are usually held by a local entity, so check which company serves your country.
Is Gate legal in the US?
No. Gate does not serve customers in United States: Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations). (checked 2026-10-19)
Is Gate MiCA licensed?
Yes. Gate is listed as licensed in European Union (MiCA): MiCA CASP authorisation (Gate Technology Limited), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). (checked 2026-10-19) ESMA interim register, authorised 29/09/2025.
What are Gate fees?
At the base (regular user) tier: spot 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker, according to the official fee page (checked 2026-10-19). VIP tiers and token discounts can lower this.
Is Gate available in the UAE?
Yes. Gate is listed as licensed in UAE / Dubai (VARA): VASP Licence (Gate Technology FZE): Exchange services, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). (checked 2026-10-19) VARA public register, licensed VASPs. Global gate.com terms list the UAE as restricted; the Dubai licence is held by Gate Technology FZE.
Does Gate require KYC?
We have not verified the KYC rules yet. Most centralized exchanges require identity verification before deposits, trading or withdrawals.
What is the TradeReviewed score of Gate?
3.1 out of 5, calculated with our published methodology from regulation, security, fees, liquidity, products and transparency data. Partnerships do not affect the score.
Sources
- Gate official website www.gate.com
- Gate fee schedule www.gate.com
- European Union (MiCA): Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) www.esma.europa.eu
- South Korea: official register www.gate.com
- UAE / Dubai (VARA): Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) www.vara.ae
- Japan: Financial Services Agency (JFSA) www.fsa.go.jp
- Hong Kong: Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) www.sfc.hk
- India: Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) sansad.in
- Turkey: Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) spk.gov.tr
- CoinGecko exchange volume www.coingecko.com
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