Gate TR CEO Kafkas Sönmez shared the following remarks in his evaluation of the company’s third year of operations in Turkey:
“The crypto ecosystem in Turkey is no longer just growing fast, but is also moving toward a more institutional structure. At Gate TR, we anticipated this transformation and built a fully regulation-compliant, long-term, and sustainable structure. The growth we achieved in our third year is a natural result of this approach.”
Gate TR team grew by 70% in 2025
Stating that 2025 was a year when compliance and institutionalization stood out for crypto asset service providers in Turkey, Kafkas Sönmez said:
“While updating its operational processes in line with current regulations, Gate TR significantly increased its operational capacity by expanding its compliance, legal, risk, and operations teams. In 2025, the Gate TR team grew by 70%. We see regulatory compliance not only as a requirement, but as a core building block that strengthens user trust.”
15,000 saplings planted
Emphasizing that Gate TR crowned its third year not only with operational and financial growth but also with social responsibility efforts, Kafkas Sönmez stated:
“Through the TEMA Foundation, we are creating three memorial forests with a total of 15,000 saplings in the Balıkesir Kumlu, Bursa Eğerce, and Konya Soğucak afforestation areas. Gate TR’s long-term vision and commitment to Turkey are not limited to the financial ecosystem, but also include social and environmental impact.”
“In 2026, we are focusing on product, experience, and compliance”
Saying that the structural steps taken and the regulatory compliance process progressed successfully throughout 2025 and created a strong foundation, Gate TR CEO Kafkas Sönmez said:
“In 2026, the company’s focus will be on turning this infrastructure into clearer, measurable, and sustainable gains on the user side. Speeding up product development processes, simplifying platform usage, and making transaction flows more efficient are among the main priorities of this period. Throughout 2026, product, experience, and compliance will be at the core of our strategy.”
About Gate TR
Founded in 2022, Gate TR is a cryptocurrency exchange that provides secure, fast, and transparent crypto asset trading services. Gate TR enables the buying and selling of more than 400 crypto assets with Turkish lira. By working with partner banks, Gate TR offers seamless deposit and withdrawal processes and provides 24/7 support through its customer service team. Fully committed to 100% compliance with all regulations in Turkey, Gate TR also follows a 100% proof-of-reserves policy and regularly shares its reserves through independent audit firms.
