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Data verified 19 Oct 2026, sources linked.

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

TypeCEX
TradeReviewed score3.1/5
Spot fees (maker / taker)0.10% / 0.10% source
Futures fees (maker / taker)-
Licensed or registered inEuropean Union (MiCA), UAE / Dubai (VARA), Japan
Restricted or warningUnited 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 leverage125x source
KYC-
Last verified19 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.

JurisdictionRegulatorLicence / registrationNumberStatusOfficial sourceLast verified
European Union (MiCA)Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)MiCA CASP authorisation (Gate Technology Limited)-Licensed
ESMA interim register, authorised 29/09/2025.
Register19 Oct 2026
United States-Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations)-Restricted / not availableRegister19 Oct 2026
UAE / Dubai (VARA)Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)VASP Licence (Gate Technology FZE): Exchange servicesVL/25/04/007Licensed
VARA public register, licensed VASPs. Global gate.com terms list the UAE as restricted; the Dubai licence is held by Gate Technology FZE.
Register19 Oct 2026
United Kingdom-Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations)-Restricted / not availableRegister19 Oct 2026
Singapore-Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations)-Restricted / not availableRegister19 Oct 2026
JapanFinancial 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.
Register19 Oct 2026
Hong KongSecurities 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.
Register19 Oct 2026
Hong Kong-Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations)-Restricted / not availableRegister19 Oct 2026
AustraliaAUSTRAC--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 availableRegister19 Oct 2026
IndiaFinancial 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.
Register20 Oct 2026
TurkeyCapital 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.
Register20 Oct 2026
South Korea-Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations)-Restricted / not availableRegister19 Oct 2026
BrazilBanco Central do Brasil (BCB)--Not verified
Banco Central do Brasil has not published a list of authorised SPSAVs yet (checked 20 Oct 2026).
Register-

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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

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