Finance

This guide explores the Web3 lending landscape, covering overcollateralized lending, credit-based lending, flash loans, and real-world asset (RWA) lending. Learn about the key mechanisms, leading projects, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) and global lending markets.

This article delves into the top 10 most shocking crypto hacks in history. We will explore notorious hacker groups, common attack methods, and sophisticated money laundering techniques used in the crypto world. Additionally, we will compare traditional hacking vs. crypto hacking and provide valuable security tips to help investors avoid potential risks.

This article explains how to systematically filter potential cryptocurrencies using the Gate.io platform. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the key dimensions for selecting promising coins and highlights the application techniques of Gate.io’s big data platform tools. The aim is to help investors efficiently utilize platform resources, enhance their ability to identify potential coins, seize opportunities in the rapidly changing crypto market, and optimize investment decisions.

This article examines the significance of regulatory compliance in U.S. stock tokenization through historical cases and explores its potential and challenges in the current market landscape.

PayFi, short for Payment Finance, is an innovative model that integrates traditional payment systems with decentralized financial services using blockchain technology. This fusion aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of financial transactions.

Breaking down why revenue is returning to the conversation around Web3-native business models, the key players involved, and why buybacks may not be ideal.

With the approval of FTX’s bankruptcy restructuring plan in October 2024, the progress of the compensation process brings new uncertainties to the market. This article analyses the profound impact of FTX’s compensation on the crypto market from multiple perspectives, including investor confidence, market volatility, and industry regulation.

With the Trump administration taking office, the cryptocurrency ETF market is experiencing notable shifts—particularly a growing wave of altcoin ETF applications from traditional financial institutions. This article breaks down the latest developments in ETF filings for assets like ADA, DOT, HBAR, AXL, and APT, while analyzing their potential impact on the broader market.

The commercialization process of on-chain data analysis tools is entering a new stage. Especially with Arkham launching its spot trading platform, the business model of on-chain data tools has undergone a significant transformation, shifting towards data-driven financial platforms. This article will analyze the current development of on-chain data tools and explore the evolution of future business models.

This article examines crypto's current state and future direction, addressing meme assets and limited adoption. It calls for a shift from short-term trends to building revenue-generating products. Success requires developing mainstream applications that expand the user base. Like the internet, crypto will integrate into daily life, with value measured by user impact rather than technology.

With Bitcoin ETFs attracting massive capital inflows in 2024, institutional and retail investors’ preference for structured products has weakened speculative demand for altcoins. This article analyzes the shift in venture capital strategies and the potential impact of market saturation on new altcoin projects.

DeFi protocols are under growing pressure to reward token holders with a share of their revenue, and major players like Aave, Ethena, and Hyperliquid are already exploring ways to pilot value-accrual mechanisms for their native tokens.

The article provides a detailed analysis of the strategic considerations behind the U.S. government's establishment of Bitcoin reserves, including reinforcing the dollar's financial hegemony, combating inflation, and promoting financial innovation. Although cryptocurrency legislation at the federal level is progressing slowly, state governments are actively advancing the legislative process for strategic Bitcoin reserve bills. In the long run, this executive order will create a favorable policy environment for the crypto market and may encourage more countries to establish similar reserves.

Gate Research (Mar 7 - 13, 2025), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and macroeconomics. On March 7, U.S. nonfarm employment for February increased by 151,000, slightly below expectations, while the unemployment rate reached a new high. Trump signed an executive order officially establishing the U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. On March 10, the Utah Senate passed the Bitcoin bill, but the reserve investment provisions were removed. On March 11, the SEC shifted to a crypto-friendly stance and may withdraw exchange registration requirements. On March 12, the U.S. February unadjusted core CPI annual rate recorded 3.1%, the lowest since April 2021. The SEC delayed the approval of multiple spot cryptocurrency ETFs. On March 13, the state of Nebraska in the U.S. signed a Bitcoin ATM regulatory bill.

This article explores crypto firms expected to go public in 2025 and the factors influencing their valuations. It compares Coinbase’s market position with traditional financial powerhouse Charles Schwab, assesses the lasting impact of the 2021 valuation bubble, and examines how IPOs contribute to the legitimization of the crypto industry while attracting more capital investment.