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

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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News 👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis 📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 https://www.theblock.co/newsletters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto? 🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block! ✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test ⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 https://theblock.co/campus