Macro Trends

Local virtual asset service providers (VASP) have formed a self-regulatory organization, and the government has eased its stance on blockchain technology. Major corporations are now adopting blockchain, which is driving market growth. This report examines trends in Taiwan’s Web3 market and explores whether Taiwan can genuinely become a “blockchain island.”

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, Bitcoin (BTC) showed a V-shaped recovery, reaching the $100,000 mark. In regulatory news, U.S. Senators made digital asset framework legislation a priority for the 119th Congress. Saga formed key partnerships with Virtuals and Eliza Labs to develop Metropolis, a cross-chain AI agent protocol. In technical developments, Pyth Network launched its ultra-low latency oracle, Pyth Lazer, while Solayer achieved a new total value locked (TVL) record of $434M. The Stuttgart Stock Exchange reported that cryptocurrency trading now accounts for approximately 25% of its revenue. Looking ahead, ONDO is scheduled to unlock tokens valued at $2.41B on January 18th.

This article analyzes four major U.S. stock indices (DJIA, S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, and SOX), covering their composition, calculation methods, volatility, and returns. By examining each index's strengths and limitations across different market conditions, and considering current trends like tech dominance and inflation, it helps investors better understand the U.S. stock market and make informed investment decisions.

Gate Research (January 11-17, 2025) – This report provides a comprehensive analysis of important developments in both the cryptocurrency market and macro economy. The U.S. New York Fed's 1-year inflation expectations for December came in at 3%, up from the previous 2.97%. The U.S. December PPI annual rate recorded 3.3%, below market expectations of 3.4%. The U.S. December unadjusted CPI annual rate was 2.9%, meeting market expectations of 2.9%.

Multicoin Capital highlights key trends for 2025: DeFi innovations improve capital efficiency, meme coins combine gambling and social elements, and platforms like DFlow enhance financial transparency. Asset issuance and trading are decoupled, and tools like Fuse Wallet lower yield barriers. Blockchain reshapes Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with Squads, while stablecoins reduce transaction costs, driving open finance and economic growth. These trends push blockchain towards a more efficient and inclusive financial system.

This article will delve into the concept of Bitcoin strategic reserves and the market impact after their implementation. It will analyze the expected implementation timeline, compare them with traditional strategic reserves, assess potential risks, and explore their adoption trends globally.

This article explores the crypto market cycle theory, which has its roots in traditional financial markets and helps analyze cryptocurrency price patterns. The market alternates between greed and fear through six distinct stages: the accumulation phase (market stabilization), markup phase (gradual recovery), bubble phase (rapid growth), distribution phase (profit-taking), crash phase (spreading panic), and bottom phase (beginning of a new cycle). Each stage exhibits distinct market characteristics and investor behaviors. By studying market psychology and historical data, investors can better anticipate market movements.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes and cuts directly impact the liquidity of the crypto market, U.S. stock market, and even global markets, determining the direction of financial cycles. It is no exaggeration to say that rate hikes often lead to bear markets and tighter funding, while rate cuts typically bring bull markets and looser liquidity, making their impact significant. This article provides a detailed analysis of the principles, processes, and economic effects of the Federal Reserve's interest rate adjustments.

Currently, AI-related projects dominate the cryptocurrency market with over 70% of market interest, while the gaming sector follows with single-digit market share. This concentration of interest has led to an undervaluation of Web3 gaming's innovation and growth potential. This report aims to analyze in depth why many gaming companies entered the Web3 gaming market and why the sector has since lost momentum.

This article explores the evolution of blockchain interoperability, focusing on the current phase, Interop 3.0, which enables applications to implement customized cross-chain strategies. The article reviews the progression of interoperability from Interop 1.0 (Asset Transfer Era) to Interop 2.0 (Message Passing Era) and now to Interop 3.0, with an emphasis on full-chain application logic, interoperability owned by applications, and chain abstraction. As the blockchain ecosystem expands, applications need to develop multi-chain strategies to stay competitive and prepare the right scalability approach based on their specific business models.

In 2024, India’s cryptocurrency policy highlights the government’s complex balance between innovation and regulation. As a populous nation and a technological powerhouse, India enforces strict market access, high taxes, and innovation-driven measures to promote market standardization. The policy strengthens anti-money laundering and investor protection while fostering blockchain applications like the digital rupee and land registry pilots. However, high taxes and stringent compliance requirements have reduced market activity, driving some investors and businesses abroad. Nevertheless, India’s transparent and technology-driven policies set a unique example for the global crypto market, with profound implications.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 15, Bitcoin price increased by 2.43% to $97,180.9, while Ethereum price rose by 2.48% to $3,230.84. Lido's transaction fees surpassed $2.14 billion, with revenues exceeding $213 million. USDC issued another 50 million tokens, reflecting the ongoing rise in stablecoin demand. The correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks reached nearly 0.70, the highest in two years. Bio Protocol has partnered with YesNoError and Long COVID Labs to support research on long-term COVID. Genius Group launched a $33 million warrant financing, which will be fully allocated to Bitcoin reserves.

This article aims to review South Korea's cryptocurrency policy in 2024, analyzing its historical evolution, current trends, and future directions. It also examines its global market impact through specific case studies, providing readers with a comprehensive and in-depth perspective on the complexity and significance of South Korea's cryptocurrency policy.

A detailed 2024 Web3 blockchain security analysis, covering major incidents like BitForex’s hack, Rug Pull events, funds laundering trends, and the state of project audits. It examines the growing security challenges, including the impact of cross-chain money laundering, and offers insights on how to protect digital assets in the rapidly evolving ecosystem.

This article will explore the concept and architectural design of AO in depth, analyzing how it addresses the challenges faced by existing public blockchains like Ethereum, ultimately bringing new development opportunities to Web3.