Gate has launched stock trading! Simply put, users can directly buy US stocks with USDT in Gate without opening a separate US brokerage account, exchanging US dollars, or going through complicated processes such as overseas bank cards and wire transfers. Stocks, ETFs, and other assets on the five major exchanges including NYSE and Nasdaq can be traded through Gate accounts. The key point is that Gate is taking the "direct access to the US stock market" route this time. It's not just about making a few US stock trading pairs, but about integrating the underlying capabilities of the US stock market into exchange accounts. Gate collaborates with compliant securities firms through the Omnibus model, directly connecting with top exchanges in the United States. It has advantages in asset quantity, liquidity, and cost, and will support one click transfer of stocks between securities firms in the future. Clearing and custody will still follow US standard systems such as DTCC and DTC; The user's transactions and positions are recorded in the brokerage's comprehensive account through Gate. Recently, several exchanges have been engaged in US stock related business, and the shadow of such infrastructure can be seen behind them. It is a licensed securities broker in the United States, mainly providing underlying capabilities such as US stock trading, accounts, clearing, and settlement to partner securities firms, fintech platforms, and institutions. We have served over 40 countries, covering hundreds of institutions and over 10 million brokerage accounts. Our product matrix allows institutions to 24/7 purchase/redeem physical stocks and tokenized stocks held by traditional securities firms, making us a securities firm that serves securities firms. That is to say, Gate does not need to build a US brokerage system from scratch, but rather integrates the trading capabilities of the US stock market through the underlying infrastructure of the brokerage. Buying and selling US stocks in Gate, using stablecoins throughout the process, eliminates the need to consider liquidity issues due to direct access. The funds in the account are instantly available, and the transaction fees are the same as buying and selling encrypted assets. If stock dividends are also distributed in stablecoins, US stock assets can still be used as margin, participate in lending, and improve capital efficiency. Essentially, it is integrating traditional US stock assets into the encrypted account system, but the value of exchange accounts is completely different. For cryptocurrency users, the most direct advantage is three words: hassle free. Especially for long-term investment in US stocks ETF、AI、 For people in technology stocks and index assets, this product is very practical. Stablecoins can be directly transferred to US stock assets for a more complete asset allocation. One account, connecting the cryptocurrency circle and the US stock market, is an important moment for centralized exchange accounts to begin upgrading. This is not just about competing for trading volume, but also for the global asset allocation entrance. Also, when it comes to Gate, I have some feelings about it. Two months ago, I saw Gate's F1 car in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong and casually posted an X saying that Gate is quite wealthy and participates in such a luxurious race. Later, I was invited by @ Gate_1uqingxiao and @ Godot_gate to Gate's 13th anniversary dinner. What left a deep impression on the scene was hearing that Gate now has over 50 million registered users worldwide.