**[Gate's August Spot Trading Volume Ranks Second Globally, Contract Business Growth Leads the Industry]** Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to the latest bi-monthly exchange report from CryptoRank, amidst increasingly fierce competition among top-tier exchanges, Gate continued to demonstrate robust growth momentum in August, steadily solidifying its strategic position as a leading global centralized exchange. In spot trading, Gate achieved a monthly trading volume of $131 billion, ranking second globally, only behind Binance and significantly ahead of other competitors, showcasing its strong liquidity and high user activity. In derivatives, Gate's contract trading volume reached $923 billion in August, a month-on-month growth of 18%, leading the growth rate among mainstream exchanges and further consolidating its position as a top global player. Beyond trading performance, Gate also achieved new breakthroughs in ecosystem development. Gate Launchpool successfully hosted its 300th event, distributing over $96.8 million in airdrop rewards cumulatively, further enhancing user engagement and project visibility. Meanwhile, Gate launched the tokenized U.S. Treasury product GUSD, backed by RWA (Real World Assets), which garnered significant market attention. Additionally, Gate disclosed in its August transparency report that the platform's total assets reached $12 billion, with an overall reserve ratio of 124%. Notably, the reserve ratios for BTC, ETH, and USDT all exceeded 120%, outperforming the industry average. Gate stated that it will continue to drive product innovation and compliance development, aiming to build a user-centric ecosystem and accelerate its journey toward becoming the "next-generation super unicorn exchange" connecting traditional finance and Web3.