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Gate CEO on AI, Regulation, and the Future of Crypto

April 29, 2026, 4:00AM EDT · 21:16

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On the third episode of The White Papers, Gate’s Founder and CEO Dr. Han reflects on the company’s 13-year journey from a small crypto exchange to a global Web3 platform.

He explains how AI is shaping product development, why compliance has become essential for growth, and how the industry is shifting toward real-world assets and financial infrastructure.

OUTLINE:
00:00 – Introduction
00:21 – 13 Year Journey
01:41 – Using AI Daily
02:50 – AI in Products
05:03 – AI and Web3 Synergy
06:47 – Exchange Competition
09:26 – RWA and TradFi Shift
10:52 – Compliance Strategy
12:56 – Founder Evolution
16:31 – Crypto as Infrastructure

Disclosure: This episode was produced in paid partnership with Gate.

Guest links:
Dr. Han – https://x.com/Han_Gate
Gate – https://x.com/Gate
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