Finance

This article explores digital asset institutionalization and "Old Money" market entry post-2024 U.S. election. It analyzes four key requirements for traditional financial institutions: compliance solutions, asset tokenization, custody/OTC services, and payment solutions. As regulations evolve, digital asset platforms will enable institutional market entry through secure, compliant infrastructure.

Many blockchain concept stock companies are experiencing strong growth, gaining significant attention and investment in the market. By incorporating blockchain technology, these companies have driven digital transformation and value creation, gradually becoming key players in the industry. We have closely monitored several stocks in this field and observed their increasingly impressive performance in the capital markets. With blockchain driving innovation, they are expected to see even greater development

This article explores the issue of incentive misalignment in the current cryptocurrency market and potential solutions. Many project teams prioritize short-term gains by issuing tokens rapidly and selling them for profit, leading to token value plummeting, eroding trust in the industry, and stalling long-term development. The author proposes a set of evaluation standards for sustainable token economic models, emphasizing the importance of real business revenue, reasonable staking incentive mechanisms, and measures to avoid inflation and "pump-and-dump" behaviors. Strategies such as tying incentives to business revenue and implementing token-locking mechanisms can encourage projects to focus on long-term benefits.

This report summarizes Web3 industry fundraising activities in November 2024. The industry completed 121 funding deals totaling $1.76 billion—a 28.45% decrease from the previous month. Fundraising approaches showed greater diversity, highlighted by MARA's convertible bond issuance and OG Labs' innovative combination of seed round financing and token purchase commitments. Blockchain services and public chain sectors attracted the most investment attention. The report explores key funding achievements from notable projects, including 0G Labs, StakeStone, KGeN, Noble, and Deblock.

Web3 represents a revolutionary shift in how data is stored and payments are processed. Its arrival won't be as visibly distinct as the transition from PC internet to mobile internet but will gradually unfold as user data and digital assets are increasingly created on-chain.

November saw significant developments in cryptocurrency policy and markets. Paxos introduced the USDG stablecoin, while UBS expanded its tokenized fund to Ethereum, strengthening the bridge between traditional finance and blockchain technology. 21Shares' XRP ETF filing marked another step toward mainstream crypto adoption. Russia implemented cryptocurrency mining and taxation regulations, as Japan and South Korea reformed their crypto tax policies. The UK House of Lords endorsed the "Property (Digital Asset etc) Bill," and Morocco moved to reinstate cryptocurrency trading. In the U.S., key developments included a Bitcoin reserve proposal, CBOE's introduction of Bitcoin options, and President-elect Trump's nomination of a pro-crypto Commerce Secretary. These developments signal blockchain and cryptocurrency's growing integration into mainstream finance, representing a fundamental shift in the financial landscape.

This article delves into the origins, market trends, and purchasing process of MAGA Coin, analyzing its volatility and investment potential in the context of political events. It also highlights the token's functions, such as political voting, proposal creation, and public affairs engagement, to help readers understand its role in decentralized political participation. Investment advice is included.

Gate Research's latest report, November 2024 Cryptocurrency Market Review, analyzes market trends, on-chain data, hot topics, security incidents, funding activity, and upcoming events, offering a deep dive into the crypto market and key industry trends.

With the end of the elections, Trump's return to power, and the Republican Party's control of all three branches, 2024 is already a certainty. So, will the cryptocurrency market experience a smooth ride from 2025 to 2026? This article analyzes from political, legislative, macroeconomic, and trend perspectives.

The declaration of martial law triggered a massive sell-off on local cryptocurrency exchanges. The sell-off totaled approximately $33.3 billion. Bitcoin's price dropped to $62.3K, and the local market briefly recorded the highest trading volume globally.

Corporate investment in Bitcoin is spreading: Corporate investment strategies are gaining momentum following the SEC's approval of Bitcoin spot ETF. This trend is now extending beyond Western markets to include Asian regions. This report examines the strategies and factors driving the increasing adoption of Bitcoin by companies.

According to Gate Research's latest Web3 industry security report for November, there were 21 security incidents during November, resulting in losses of approximately $76.86 million. The types of incidents have become more diverse, with contract vulnerabilities remaining the primary threat, accounting for 39% of total losses. The report also provides detailed analyses of key security incidents, including the Thala contract vulnerability, DEXX private key leak, and Polter Finance flash loan attack. Contract vulnerabilities, account hacks, and flash loan attacks were identified as the main security risks this month, highlighting the need for the industry to continuously enhance its security measures.

South Korea's cryptocurrency market attracts global attention due to high trading volumes and broad participation. in global cryptocurrency trading volume. Kimchi premium is derived from aggressive buying by domestic investors in a limited market environment. It serves as a meaningful indicator for understanding the Korean market.

Southeast Asia showcases diverse crypto use cases. Singapore is leading in stablecoin adoption and merchant services, the Philippines is focusing on play-to-earn games and remittances, and Vietnam is prioritizing P2P exchanges.

While the U.S. has already made some progress (like FIT21 and Wyoming’s DUNA), we still need significant legislative progress to provide regulatory clarity, properly encourage decentralization, and protect consumers. Regardless of who wins the U.S. election, there are simple steps that U.S. government departments and agencies could take today — absent legislation — to help the U.S. seize the web3 opportunity.