Regulatory Licenses, Registrations, and Approvals
Gate takes regulatory compliance seriously. Various Gate entities have obtained licenses, authorizations, or approvals, or completed registrations from regulatory bodies in their respective jurisdictions.
Benefits of Trading on a Regulated Exchange
Security
We comply with regulatory requirements and safeguard user assets through AML, KYC, multi-factor authentication, cold storage, and security audits.
Transparency
We prioritize transparency in our business practices and operations, ensuring compliance with legal regulatory requirements and guidelines.
Trust
Our dedication to meeting regulators' expectations underscores our commitment to providing a secure and trustworthy platform for users.
List of Licenses, Registrations, and Approvals
Hong Kong
Hippo Financial Services Limited holds the Trust or Company Service Provider (TCSP) license, which permits custody services for digital currencies. (License No. TC008572)
Gibraltar
Hippo Capital Co. Limited was granted permission by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) to operate as a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Provider. Hippo Capital Co. is permitted to provide broker/dealer and custody services related to digital currencies. (GFSC Registry)
Malta
Gate Technology Ltd. (Gate EU) was granted a Class 4 Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Service Provider license by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing Gate EU to provide cryptocurrency exchange, on-ramp and off-ramp, and custody services. (MFSA Registry)
Italy
Gate Italy S.R.L is registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider with Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), which permits virtual currency exchanges and conversions, transfers, clearing services, and digital wallet services. (Reg. No. PSV83)Gate EU is registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider with Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) through its subsidiary Gate Technology Italia SRL, which permits virtual currency exchanges and conversions, transfers, clearing services, and digital wallet services. (Reg. No. PSV150)
Australia
Gate Information Pty Ltd is registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider.
Lithuania
Gate Global UAB is registered as a Virtual Currency Exchange Operator and Depository Virtual Currency Wallet Operator. (Exchange Registry and Depository Registry).
Dubai DMCC
Gate MENA DMCC is permitted to engage in proprietary trading in crypto commodities.
Dubai
Gate Technology FZE has obtained VASP license from VARA to carry out exchange services. (VARA Registry)
Bahamas
Gate Global Limited was granted approval by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) to engage in digital asset business, including digital asset-to-fiat currency exchanges, offering one or more digital asset exchanges, and digital asset transfer services.
Japan
Gate Japan K.K. has obtained registration permission for cryptocurrency exchange business operator from FSA and its registration number is No.00018.
Argentina
Gate Global UAB is registered as a VASP in Argentina to provide cryptocurrency exchange and wallet services.
Cyprus
Sheer Markets (Cyprus) Ltd is a licensed Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) by CySEC with licence number 395/20. This license authorises the company to conduct the following Investment Services:
1.Reception and Transmission of Orders
2.Execution of Orders
3.Dealing for Own Account
4.Portfolio Management
5.Investment Advice
And the following ancillary services:
a) Safekeeping and administration of financial instruments, including custodianship/related services
b) Foreign exchange services where these are connected to the provision of investment services
c) Investment research and financial analysis
The license has been passported to the following member states within EEA: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.