Gate Founder Lin Han Talks About Potential IPO and Bank Acquisitions In an interview on December 17, 2025, Gate founder Lin Han stated that whether an exchange can go public depends primarily on long-term compliance development and institutional improvements, rather than a timeline or market window. In recent years, Gate has been actively advancing licensing and compliance efforts in multiple regions, paving the way for more options in the future. He also revealed that Gate had previously invested in some crypto-related banks, mainly for financial infrastructure and strategic synergy purposes, rather than as a move toward aggressive expansion.