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Cryptocurrency Goes Mainstream? Nearly 40% of US Merchants Now Accept Digital Asset Payments

Cryptocurrency Goes Mainstream? Nearly 40% of US Merchants Now Accept Digital Asset Payments

You can buy a cup of coffee with Bitcoin, and settle a cross-border trip in just a few minutes. Today, 39% of US merchants have already integrated cryptocurrency into their payment systems. Young consumers are casting their votes with digital assets, reshaping the landscape of commercial payments.

Blog Team2026-02-03

First-Ever Sanctions on a Crypto Exchange: Iranian Funding Network Exposed, Renewed Compliance Warning for the Industry

First-Ever Sanctions on a Crypto Exchange: Iranian Funding Network Exposed, Renewed Compliance Warning for the Industry

A nearly $100 billion transaction has thrust two UK-registered cryptocurrency exchanges to the forefront of the US Treasury Department’s sanctions list. This cross-border financial maneuver is reshaping the rules of the crypto world.

Blog Team2026-02-02

Ondo USDY Launches on Sei Network: A New Chapter for Tokenized US Treasuries and High-Yield Plasma Mining

Ondo USDY Launches on Sei Network: A New Chapter for Tokenized US Treasuries and High-Yield Plasma Mining

An asset backed by tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds, with a market capitalization exceeding $1.2 billion, is transforming the efficiency and scope of global capital flows through Sei Network’s parallelized EVM.

Blog Team2026-01-30

Bitcoin Surpasses 90,000 USDT After the US Cancels Tariffs on Europe — What It Means for the Bitcoin Market

Bitcoin Surpasses 90,000 USDT After the US Cancels Tariffs on Europe — What It Means for the Bitcoin Market

Bitcoin reclaimed the 90,000 USDT zone after a sudden de-escalation in U.S.–Europe trade tensions, following reports that the U.S. withdrew tariff threats linked to the Greenland dispute narrative and broader transatlantic negotiations.

Blog Team2026-01-29

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UAH to USD Exchange Rate Explained: Real-Time Data, Key Influencing Factors, and Trading Guide

UAH to USD Exchange Rate Explained: Real-Time Data, Key Influencing Factors, and Trading Guide

The exchange rate between the Ukrainian hryvnia and the US dollar is closely watched by many investors. This figure serves not only as a barometer of the economic relationship between the two countries but also as a reflection of global capital flows.

Blog Team2026-01-28

USAT Stablecoin: Tether’s New US-Compliant Option Now Available on Gate

USAT Stablecoin: Tether’s New US-Compliant Option Now Available on Gate

Tether, the global leader in stablecoins, has officially entered the US regulated market. Its first fully GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoin, USAT, is now available on the Gate platform, offering traders seeking transparency and regulatory compliance a new USD-pegged asset option.

Blog Team2026-01-28

US Officials Probe Maduro’s Funding Sources: Digital Assets Under Scrutiny—What’s the Market Impact?

US Officials Probe Maduro’s Funding Sources: Digital Assets Under Scrutiny—What’s the Market Impact?

A cross-border financial investigation is underway as the U.S. government turns its attention to the Maduro regime’s hidden flow of funds, with digital assets emerging as the central focus of this unfolding battle.

Blog Team2026-01-28

Tether Launches USA₮: How Federally Regulated Stablecoins Could Reshape the U.S. Crypto Market

Tether Launches USA₮: How Federally Regulated Stablecoins Could Reshape the U.S. Crypto Market

Tether has announced the launch of USA₮, a federally regulated stablecoin designed specifically for the US market and issued by a nationally chartered US bank. This move marks the beginning of a new era of regulatory oversight in the stablecoin industry.

Blog Team2026-01-28

BlackRock Files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF: A New Crypto Yield Strategy from a Traditional Finance Giant

BlackRock Files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF: A New Crypto Yield Strategy from a Traditional Finance Giant

On January 27, Bitcoin’s price surged past $88,000. Meanwhile, global asset management giant BlackRock quietly filed documents with the US SEC, planning to launch a new type of Bitcoin ETF designed to generate monthly premium income.

Blog Team2026-01-27