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Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC and ETH are consolidating after a pullback from recent highs; positioning has turned defensive, with flows rotating into steadier altcoin themes such as tokenized commodities/gold, payments, privacy, and DID. Ethereum continues to dominate tokenized commodity issuance with an 85% share. Long-term holders have accelerated distribution, marking Bitcoin’s strongest sell pressure since August. Prediction market volume hit a new all-time high, increasingly acting as an on-chain “expectations pricing layer.” Polymarket is driving a surge in USDC usage, and Mizuho upgraded Circle’s rating while highlighting its growth optionality. SUI is set to unlock roughly $60.94 million worth of tokens over the next 7 days, representing 11% of circulating supply.

Kadven is an on-chain protocol focused on instant exchange and payment. Leveraging a dynamic reserve mechanism and an order book-free architecture, it delivers high liquidity and enables asset conversion in a single transaction. This foundation supports multi-token payments and advances cross-chain application development.

XRP has delivered outstanding results in the latest market rebound, as investor confidence returns and both price and trading volume surpass expectations. BI DeFi’s cloud mining model offers investors a reliable means of engaging with the XRP ecosystem, allowing them to generate steady returns without requiring specialized technical knowledge.

Based on the macro background of stablecoins transitioning from a transactional medium to enterprise-level infrastructure following the GENIUS Act, this article systematically breaks down the de-commoditized nature of the stablecoin issuance-as-a-service market. Through an analysis of over 10 platform clusters ranging from Paxos to Bridge, MoonPay, and Coinbase, it reveals the differentiated competitive logic—centered on compliance, liquidity, and ecosystem integration—amid the homogenization of underlying token architectures.

Capital One has acquired Brex—a once high-profile, fast-growing corporate payments company—for $5.15 billion. This article examines the core dynamics behind what appears to be a "fire-sale" transaction, covering Brex’s fundraising history, growth trajectory, and the valuation pressures it faced. It also highlights Capital One’s advantages in low-cost deposits and the competitive edge of its bank-grade balance sheet, revealing how fintech innovation is integrated and reshaped within the established financial system.

A year after Berachain’s mainnet launch, the PoL mechanism has reached a new level of maturity. On-chain opportunities are evolving, with HONEY stablecoin staking rewards, high-yield Prime Vault strategies, and Jiko Finance’s limited-time Boost campaign taking center stage. Meanwhile, BGT’s inflation rate has been cut to 5%, marking the ecosystem’s transition from aggressive incentives to sustained long-term stability. This article offers an in-depth look at the most notable yield opportunities and structural shifts on Berachain heading into early 2026.

After gold broke through the $5,000 mark, the liquidity constraints of traditional physical gold and paper gold have become more pronounced. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the asset mapping mechanisms behind tokenized gold (such as XAUt), detailing how these instruments facilitate cross-system transfers, asset portfolio integration, and on-chain payments while preserving full physical gold backing. It further examines the fundamental logic and long-term impact of gold’s transition from a safe-haven asset to “digital physical gold” and its potential role as a future currency.

This article explores how the New York Stock Exchange's proposals for non-stop trading and faster settlement mechanisms can break the temporal constraints of traditional markets. By enabling real-time transactions and on-chain cash settlement, these innovations aim to reduce idle capital and improve risk-handling efficiency. It further analyzes the profound impact of these changes on institutional capital allocation, clearing methods, and market volatility, revealing the structural transformation of traditional finance as it embraces blockchain principles.

The crypto industry is expected to see a wave of IPOs in 2026. This article examines the listing strategies and projected valuations of top crypto firms including Kraken, Consensys, Ledger, Bithumb, and security audit provider CertiK. It discusses how these companies capitalize on regulatory tailwinds, institutional investment, and a maturing market to move from private fundraising to public capital markets, and analyzes the associated risks and investment logic.

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Gate has launched a BTC 7-day fixed-term Earn promotion featuring ACU rewards. In addition to base returns, participants can earn extra rewards, bringing the total annualized yield up to 10.3%. The reward pool is limited.

Gate Private Wealth Management focuses on dedicated advisors, personalized solutions, and institutional-grade risk management to create a private banking experience for the digital asset era. This approach helps high-net-worth clients manage their assets in a more structured and secure manner.

Gate Contract Points serve as a key benefit for contract users, yet many rule details are frequently missed. This article provides clear answers to common questions about Gate Contract Points, including how to earn them, calculation methods, usage, and their expiration process.

Gate YuBiBao is launching a limited-time IMU 60-day fixed-term savings product, featuring a reference annualized yield of 260% and a total cap of 46,000,000 IMU. With a clearly defined lock-up period, this offering is ideal for users focused on medium-term asset allocation.

This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the operational mechanics, suitable market conditions, and risk management strategies of Gate ETF leveraged tokens. It aims to help investors maximize capital efficiency and potential returns with ETF products in trending cryptocurrency markets.