Research

Gate Research: Between 2025 and 2026, PayFi is evolving from a crypto payment tool into a next-generation payment and financial engine, with stablecoins achieving scale in high-frequency and cross-border payments and demonstrating clear efficiency and cost advantages over traditional systems. As Web2 and Web3 continue to converge, institutions such as Visa, PayPal, and emerging neobanks are becoming key gateways to mainstream adoption, while the combination of stablecoins, real-world assets (RWA), and AI is shaping PayFi’s foundational architecture by enabling automated, always-on settlement, asset mobility, and risk management. Looking ahead to 2026, regulatory clarity, scalable asset tokenization, and the maturity of AI-driven financial systems will be the primary determinants of PayFi’s competitive landscape and long-term barriers.

In June 2025, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization fluctuated between $3.2 trillion and $3.6 trillion, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East temporarily weighing on market sentiment. Solana led with nearly 100 million daily transactions, followed by Base with 9.7 million. SEI surged in popularity, driven by price gains and favorable policy momentum—its daily trading volume exceeded $94 million in mid-June, with a short-term price increase of over 50%. Global crypto regulation showed growing divergence, Singapore tightened oversight of offshore services, the U.S. advanced stablecoin legislation, while South Korea and Vietnam adopted a more supportive stance. Overall, the regulatory climate showed signs of warming.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin rose by 0.71% to $87,393, while Ethereum dipped slightly by 0.06% to $2,055. The market cap of tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds surpassed $5 billion for the first time. PumpSwap's daily trading volume exceeded $450 million. USDC's market cap reached a record high of $60 billion. Gate Wallet now added support for Berachain. BlackRock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP in Europe. Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan collaboration to advance the tokenized economy and Web3 innovation.

Gate Research (Feb 15-21, 2025): This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in both the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic environment. On February 15, Federal Reserve’s Logan stated that even if inflation continues to cool, it may not necessarily trigger rate cuts. On February 18, a New York Fed survey revealed that U.S. manufacturing costs in February saw the largest increase in two years. On February 19, data from the U.S. Treasury showed that the top three foreign holders of U.S. debt reduced their holdings in December, while total foreign net inflows exceeded $87 billion. Also on February 19, U.S. January residential construction fell by 9.8% month-on-month, worse than the expected 7.3% decline, and far below the previous value of 15.8%.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, BTC experienced a surge and pullback, reaching a high of $109,702.5. ETH price continued to consolidate within a range, showing weaker performance compared to BTC. Trump's inaugural speech did not mention cryptocurrencies, leading to continued market volatility. Trump's pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht sparked discussions in the crypto community. Cuba's official X account was hacked, and a related token was issued. The TVL of the RWA protocol grew by over 200% year-over-year, reaching $7.3 billion. OP will unlock tokens worth approximately $52.97 million on January 31, representing 2.32% of the total supply.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the past year's market performance and future development trends from four key perspectives: market overview, popular ecosystems, trending sectors, and future trend predictions. In 2024, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached an all-time high, with Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 for the first time. On-chain Real World Assets (RWA) and the artificial intelligence sector experienced rapid growth, becoming major drivers of market expansion. Additionally, the global regulatory landscape has gradually become clearer, laying a solid foundation for market development in 2025.

Gate Research (2025.1.11-2025.1.17): On January 20, Polyhedra introduced a new Zero-Knowledge Bootcamp with five specialized tracks, including zkML, to boost zero-knowledge proof technology development and enhance the blockchain ecosystem. That same day, Tether launched USDT0 on Kraken's Ethereum Layer 2 network, Ink—an innovation utilizing LayerZero's omnichain fungible token standard. On January 21, EigenLayer deployed its Rewards v2 protocol upgrade to the mainnet, implementing its first improvement proposal (ELIP-001). Also, on January 21, the Ethereum Foundation committed 50,000 ETH to the DeFi ecosystem, with initial test transactions completed on Aave.

Gate Research (January 18-24, 2025) – This report comprehensively analyzes key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic landscape. On January 20, Trump's inaugural speech did not address cryptocurrencies, leading to noticeable volatility in the crypto market. On January 21, Trump nominated Caroline Pham as the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On January 22, Trump announced a $500 billion AI project in partnership with three major tech giants.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 22, BTC and ETH showed a volatile upward trend, with BTC currently priced at $105,997.4. Solana's stablecoin market capitalization surpassed $10 billion, growing by 69.5% in the past 7 days. MicroStrategy acquired 11,000 bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 461,000 bitcoins. Hyperliquid's 24-hour trading volume exceeded $22 billion, with its open interest reaching $4.7 billion. Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings is committed to bringing its strategic Bitcoin reserve program to all 50 U.S. states and the federal government.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the current state and trends in cryptocurrency security in 2024. We will review major security incidents from this year, analyzing attackers' common methods, targets, and resulting losses. We will also examine historical case studies and draw lessons from them. Furthermore, the article looks ahead to future challenges and opportunities in cryptocurrency security, and explores how regulatory authorities and industry participants can work together to address these challenges and build a more secure and reliable cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Feng shui and cryptocurrency, seemingly unrelated fields, actually have wonderful commonalities. Feng shui is the wisdom of ancient China, teaching people how to harmonize with nature and avoid misfortune. Cryptocurrency, on the other hand, is a product of modern technology, representing innovation, change, and unlimited possibilities for the future. In the volatile cryptocurrency market, feng shui can help us better understand market cycles, grasp investment rhythms, and make wise decisions.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 21, Raydium fees hit an all-time high of $32.42 million. B² TVL surpassed $380 million, also setting a new historical peak. Digital asset investment products saw inflows of $2.2 billion last week, with $2 billion of that coming from U.S. funds. President-elect Trump nominated Caroline Pham as the acting chair of the CFTC. World Liberty increased its holdings of various crypto assets by over $51 million. The Ethereum Foundation will allocate 50,000 ETH to participate in the DeFi ecosystem, with test transactions already conducted on Aave.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 17, the price of BTC increased by 0.77% over the past 24 hours. The price of ETH decreased by 1.55% during the same period. Tonstakers' TVL surpassed $326 million, setting a new all-time high. Over 30% of Ethereum validators have expressed support for increasing the block gas limit. SOL's market capitalization overtook BNB, reclaiming the fifth position. XRP futures open interest reached a record high of $7.7 billion. Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance AG expanded its services by launching staking offerings. Puffer Finance released its Q2 update, introducing a community-driven reward system.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 20, Solana's price and TVL both reached historic highs. Meteora's daily trading volume surpassed $8 billion. World Liberty Financial increased its holdings by 4,653 ETH. Tether partnered with LayerZero to launch the cross-chain stablecoin USDT0. Trump announced a plan to sign an executive order extending TikTok's showdown deadline.

Gate Research (2025.1.11-2025.1.17): On January 12, Virtuals Protocol and Animoca Brands launched a joint initiative to invest in AI-driven games. Nosana is set to launch its mainnet on January 14. On January 15, Bio Protocol partnered with YesNoError and Long COVID Labs to support research on long COVID. Immutable X announced the release of the mobile version of RavenQuest on January 16.