Update (Aug. 5, 2:26 pm UTC): This article has been updated to comments from a Gate spokesperson.
Crypto exchange Gate is launching in the United States, offering spot trading services to US customers for the first time. Founded in 2013 by Chinese scientist Lin Han, the company cited improved regulatory clarity in the country as the reason behind the move.
According to Gate, it will initially offer crypto trading pairs for US customers, with upcoming services for fiat on- and off-ramps and support for custodial wallets. As of July 24, the exchange offered over 3,800 trading pairs on its platform, one of the largest asset varieties in the market.
Spot trading volume on Gate reached $6.8 billion in the past 24-hours, according to CoinMarketCap.
“As a strategic hub in the global crypto landscape, the United States has long held a significant position in areas such as digital finance regulation, technological innovation, and capital market development, attracting major crypto platforms from around the world,” the company said in a statement.
The move comes as crypto exchanges are reentering the US amid increased regulatory clarity. After US President Donald Trump promised to make the US “the world capital of crypto,” lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets, including the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act.
“Our decision to enter the US market was driven by a combination of market maturity and evolving regulatory frameworks," a spokesperson for Gate told Cointelegraph. “Recent legislative developments, such as the CLARITY Act, have signaled a move toward clearer rules for digital asset firms, providing a more predictable environment for operations.”
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More crypto exchanges enter the United States
Crypto exchange OKX reentered the market in April following a $505 million settlement with the US Department of Justice. The company is reportedly considering a initial public offering in the country.
Binance.US was also rumored to restart services to customers. According to Chainalysis, the United States’ crypto markets stand out globally by a wide margin. Between July 2023 and June 2024, the country received over $750 billion in crypto value, dwarfing other top countries like the United Kingdom and Russia.
According to Security.org, 28% of American adults, or around 65 million people, owned crypto in 2025, and 14% of Americans who don’t own crypto plan to buy some in 2025, while 67% of current holders plan more purchases. Bitcoin (BTC) is the most commonly owned cryptocurrency, followed by Ether (ETH).
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