On July 23, 2026, Gate US — the United States-focused arm of global cryptocurrency exchange Gate — announced it is exploring a deeper strategic partnership with BitGo to advance secure, compliant digital asset infrastructure tailored to the U.S. market.

The potential collaboration builds on an existing integration from August 2025, when Gate joined BitGo's Go Network for Off-Exchange Settlement (OES). That integration leverages BitGo's OES infrastructure to separate trading execution from asset custody, a model designed to reduce counterparty risk for institutional participants. This architecture has become increasingly relevant across the digital asset industry following the collapse of FTX in late 2022, which exposed the dangers of commingled exchange balance sheets and accelerated institutional demand for segregated custody and settlement solutions that keep assets off exchange platforms until trade execution.

Regulatory Backdrop and Strategic Alignment

Both companies are deepening their relationship amid a maturing U.S. digital asset market. Recent regulatory developments — including the GENIUS Act, the anticipated CLARITY Act, and evolving SEC crypto classifications — have gradually reduced regulatory uncertainty, creating a more defined landscape for compliant infrastructure providers. This legislative momentum has prompted a broader competitive push among global exchanges to establish regulated U.S. footholds through custody partnerships and localized compliance infrastructure.

For Gate US, the partnership aligns with an aggressive U.S. compliance push. The platform currently holds Money Transmitter Licenses (MTL) in 36 states and operates across 47 U.S. jurisdictions. Gate's global user base exceeds 58 million, and the exchange ranks among the top three globally for spot trading volume. This regulatory foundation supports the company's broader goal of bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrency through secure, localized services.

BitGo, an NYSE-listed company trading under the ticker BTGO, brings institutional-grade infrastructure to the partnership, including a federally chartered trust bank. Its qualified custody solutions encompass regulated cold storage, multi-signature security, segregated accounts, and up to $250 million in insurance coverage for assets held in qualified custody.

Client Value and Next Steps

The companies stated that the collaboration could help unlock value for clients by strengthening platform foundations, improving reliability, and facilitating broader adoption of digital assets within a compliant U.S. regulatory framework.

"We believe this collaboration could unlock meaningful value for our clients and the broader ecosystem," Gate US wrote on X.

No specific timeline or additional product features have been detailed. The announcement invited stakeholders to stay tuned for further updates as the strategic exploration advances in the coming months.