Gate.io’s native token GT saw a nearly 300% growth, reaching an all-time high of $18.7 in January 2025.
Gate.MT will operate as Gate.io in Malta and Italy, under VFA and VASP registrations.
Gate Technology Ltd, formerly known as Gate.MT, has
officially rebranded to Gate.io. This change is intended to strengthen the
company’s presence in Europe and align its operations with the globally
recognized Gate.io brand.
In 2024, Gate.io
reported a trading volume of $3.8 trillion, a 120% increase from the
previous year. The platform’s spot trading reached $1.8 trillion, while
contract trading hit $2 trillion. Gate.io’s user base exceeded 20 million.
The company also added 873 new tokens, including 437
exclusive listings. Its reserve funds amounted to $9.566 billion, with a
reserve ratio of 123.91%. Excess reserves grew by 68.89% to $1.846 billion. The
platform’s native token, GT, saw a nearly 300% growth, reaching an all-time
high of $18.667 on January 9, 2025.
Gate.io Continues Operations in Malta, Italy
Giovanni Cunti, Source: Linkedin
Gate Technology Ltd has been operating in Europe since 2022
with a VFA Class 4 license from the Malta Financial Services Authority. In
Italy, it operates through a subsidiary registered as a Virtual Asset Service
Provider with the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori in 2024. Both entities will
continue serving clients under the Gate.io name.
Gate.io Focuses on Regulatory Compliance
According to the firm, the rebranding is part of a strategy
to improve services for European clients, focusing on "security,
user-friendliness, and regulatory compliance". The company plans to expand
its regulated operations across Europe and will announce further details in the
coming months.
CEO Giovanni Cunti acknowledged the support of clients and
reaffirmed the company's focus on maintaining its direction in the European
cryptocurrency market.
Gate.io Acquires Coin Master, Rebrands to Gate Japan
Recently, Gate.io and the Financial Services Agency of Japan
(FSA) confirmed that Gate
Group has acquired all shares of Coin Master Co., Ltd, a Japanese
cryptocurrency service provider. The acquisition was carried out through Gate
Japan K.K., a Singaporean entity within the Gate Group. Coin Master Co., Ltd
will operate under the Gate Japan K.K. name.
As reported by Finance
Magnates, this acquisition followed Gate.io’s earlier decision, announced
on July 22, 2024, to stop opening new accounts for Japanese users and gradually
reduce its global services in Japan to comply with local regulations.
Gate Technology Ltd, formerly known as Gate.MT, has
officially rebranded to Gate.io. This change is intended to strengthen the
company’s presence in Europe and align its operations with the globally
recognized Gate.io brand.
In 2024, Gate.io
reported a trading volume of $3.8 trillion, a 120% increase from the
previous year. The platform’s spot trading reached $1.8 trillion, while
contract trading hit $2 trillion. Gate.io’s user base exceeded 20 million.
The company also added 873 new tokens, including 437
exclusive listings. Its reserve funds amounted to $9.566 billion, with a
reserve ratio of 123.91%. Excess reserves grew by 68.89% to $1.846 billion. The
platform’s native token, GT, saw a nearly 300% growth, reaching an all-time
high of $18.667 on January 9, 2025.
Gate.io Continues Operations in Malta, Italy
Giovanni Cunti, Source: Linkedin
Gate Technology Ltd has been operating in Europe since 2022
with a VFA Class 4 license from the Malta Financial Services Authority. In
Italy, it operates through a subsidiary registered as a Virtual Asset Service
Provider with the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori in 2024. Both entities will
continue serving clients under the Gate.io name.
Gate.io Focuses on Regulatory Compliance
According to the firm, the rebranding is part of a strategy
to improve services for European clients, focusing on "security,
user-friendliness, and regulatory compliance". The company plans to expand
its regulated operations across Europe and will announce further details in the
coming months.
CEO Giovanni Cunti acknowledged the support of clients and
reaffirmed the company's focus on maintaining its direction in the European
cryptocurrency market.
Gate.io Acquires Coin Master, Rebrands to Gate Japan
Recently, Gate.io and the Financial Services Agency of Japan
(FSA) confirmed that Gate
Group has acquired all shares of Coin Master Co., Ltd, a Japanese
cryptocurrency service provider. The acquisition was carried out through Gate
Japan K.K., a Singaporean entity within the Gate Group. Coin Master Co., Ltd
will operate under the Gate Japan K.K. name.
As reported by Finance
Magnates, this acquisition followed Gate.io’s earlier decision, announced
on July 22, 2024, to stop opening new accounts for Japanese users and gradually
reduce its global services in Japan to comply with local regulations.
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Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
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🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
