[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE Dear Gate.io users, Recently, there have been rumors circulating regarding Gate.io. We would like to clarify that our operations are running healthily, withdrawals are functioning properly, and there are no issues with our operations or withdrawals as rumored. The Gate.io team is currently focusing on our 10th-anniversary celebration and the launch of Gate Group's Hong Kong trading platform, Gate.HK. First, we want to emphasize that Gate.io is an established and well-operated exchange. We remain committed to providing users with secure, efficient, and reliable digital asset trading services. As the world's first exchange to provide a 100% proof-of-reserve, Gate.io recently celebrated a significant milestone of its 10th anniversary. In recognition of our users' support and trust, we are organizing a series of user campaigns to express our gratitude. We take pride in our growth over the past decade and remain committed to expanding our global strategic presence while upholding strong compliance processes. In terms of our global strategic layout, following Turkey and Dubai, Gate Group's trading platform in Hong Kong, Gate.HK, officially launched its operations on May 23rd, offering registration and trading services. Gate.HK is specifically designed for users in the Hong Kong region, aiming to provide virtual asset investors with an exceptional trading experience. Gate.HK prioritizes compliance and has submitted an application for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, aligning with the latest regulatory requirements. This is to ensure that Gate.HK offers compliant virtual asset trading services and safeguards the security of each user's virtual assets. Our ongoing commitment is to provide users with secure, speedy, and dependable virtual asset services. Furthermore, we would like to remind users that Gate.io will not proactively contact users through phone calls, text messages, emails, or any other means. If you receive any contact claiming to be from Gate.io, we strongly advise you to exercise caution and refrain from providing personal information or funds. For any questions or inquiries, we encourage you to contact our official website's online customer service. Lastly, we sincerely thank all our users for their ongoing support and trust in Gate.io. We remain dedicated to providing excellent products and services, ensuring the security of your digital assets, and delivering a positive trading experience. Thank you once again for your support! Gate.io team Gateway to Crypto Trade over 1,400 cryptocurrencies safely, quickly and easily on Gate.io [Sign up] to enter the crypto gateway and get 40% commission from [referrals] [Download iOS/Android App] right now. Reach out to us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/gate_io GateVIP Twitter: https://twitter.com/GateioVIP Telegram: https://t.me/gate_zh API Telegram: https://t.me/gateioapi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gateioglobal Medium: https://gateio.medium.com/ Podcast: https://gateio.buzzsprout.com/？ch=buzzs Gate.io Team May 31th, 2023