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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.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, BTC faced resistance in its upward movement, with prices fluctuating around $100,000. The total inflow of ETH ETFs set a new record at $698 million, and BlackRock increased its ETH holdings by $500 million. AI Meme coins led the altcoin sector, with ELIZA and ai16z rising by 80.33% and 45.17%, respectively. Riot Platforms completed $525 million in financing, further advancing its Bitcoin acquisition plans. The number of active global wallet addresses surpassed 400 million, indicating steady progress in crypto adoption. Gaming infrastructure and publisher Xterio launched a large-scale $XTER points reward campaign.

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.

Gate Research Daily Report: December 11 notes a short-term downtrend in BTC prices, with key support at $91,111 and resistance at $99,000. Caution is advised regarding technical level breakouts amid market fluctuations. While market sentiment for BTC and ETH remains stable, it leans bearish, with liquidations predominantly affecting long positions. ETH ETF holdings have surpassed Layer 2 solutions, reflecting a mix of institutional preference and technological potential. The crypto market shows significant sector divergence, with the RWA and NFT sectors leading gains. Microsoft shareholders voted against a Bitcoin investment proposal. Meanwhile, El Salvador and Argentina have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing the cryptocurrency industry. Additionally, the Magic Eden $ME airdrop has launched to enthusiastic market reception.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC price has been fluctuating in recent days, with a 3.29% drop in the past 24 hours, as both bulls and bears fiercely compete. Altcoins saw broad declines, with Layer2, DeFi, and meme sectors falling by more than 10%. The total liquidation amount across the network reached $1.79 billion, with long positions accounting for $1.62 billion. Russian lawmakers have proposed the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve to counter economic sanctions. Last week, digital asset investment products recorded a net inflow of $3.85 billion, setting a record for the largest single-week inflow in history. Bitcoin lending platform Lava raised $10 million in Series A funding. Magic Eden will begin airdrop claims on December 10.

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.

Gate Research Daily Report:December 9 As of December 9, Bitcoin's price has been fluctuating within a narrow range around $100,000, with the market maintaining a balance between long and short positions. The total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs was $377 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $83.76 million. The "altcoin season" may have arrived, as the market capitalization of tokens other than Bitcoin and Ethereum has exceeded 30%. The total value locked (TVL) in liquidity staking protocols has reached $70.9 billion. The Cat-Themed, Privacy Coins, and The Boy's Club sectors saw changes of +7.0%, +6.2%, and +4.2%, respectively. Trump has stated that he does not plan to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the probability of a rate cut by the Fed in December exceeds 83%. Interlace completed a $10 million Series B1 funding round, with participation from Bitrock Capital, Robinhood, and others.

On December 6, the price of BTC plummeted from $99,000 to $91,111 within one hour. However, BTC quickly rebounded and has now risen to around $95,781. The total liquidation amount across all contracts on the network reached approximately $1.007 billion. Due to BTC's sharp price spike, a large number of long positions were liquidated, totaling $806 million. Among them, Bitcoin had the largest liquidation volume, reaching 537 million USDT. Bitcoin's annualized premium reached 20%, the highest level in 8 months. The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi reached $202.7 billion, setting a new all-time high. Donald Trump has appointed David O. Sacks as the White House Director for Cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence.

This report rounds up the major developments in the blockchain industry from December 2nd to December 6th. XRP's market cap surged 380%, surpassing USDT to become the third-largest cryptocurrency, while WisdomTree filed an XRP ETF application, promoting financial product innovation. The Bitcoin community showed division over the CTV proposal, highlighting challenges in decentralized governance. Wormhole launched its W token staking program and plans to introduce multi-chain governance, while Tether minted 1 billion USDT, bringing the total circulation to 72.9 billion tokens. These developments demonstrate the continued potential of blockchain technology in finance and governance.

This week, Gate Research's selected airdrop projects include Nordom, Magic Eden, Sandwatch, Namada, and 4EVERLAND. Nordom is accumulating points for future token distribution; Magic Eden has announced the upcoming launch of the ME token airdrop qualification check; Sandwatch has introduced a blockchain-based creative reward program; Namada offers cross-chain privacy trading, with users able to claim mainnet airdrops; and 4EVERLAND will launch a Web3 cloud ecosystem airdrop. These projects offer users diverse early participation opportunities and potential value.

Gate Research Weekly Report: Bitcoin saw an upward trend this week, rising 8.39% to $100,550, breaking through $100,000 to reach a new all-time high. Support levels should be monitored for potential pullbacks. Over the past 7 days, ETH price increased by 6.16% to $3,852.58, currently in an upward channel with key breakthrough levels to watch. Grayscale has applied to convert its Solana Trust into a spot ETF. Bitcoin's new ATH coincided with surging Coinbase premiums, indicating strong buying power from U.S. market participants. Multiple projects secured funding this week across various sectors including infrastructure, totaling $103 million.

Gate Research Daily Report( December 4): In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 0.12%, but due to political turmoil in South Korea, its price briefly dropped below $94,000. Currently, there are six cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion, led by BTC, ETH, and XRP. Bitcoin long-term holders have reduced their positions to a new low, reflecting increased confidence among holders. Paul Atkins, the leading candidate for SEC Chairman under the Trump administration, has been reported to be unwilling to accept the position. Bitcoin is also facing the upcoming UASF proposal, which may lead to a split within the community. Additionally, Union Labs has completed a $14 million Series A funding round, with investments from Gumi Cryptos Capitals, Longhash Ventures, and others.

Gate Research Daily Report(December 3): On December 3, Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped 1.75% in the last 24 hours, fluctuating within a narrow range of $95,200 to $96,200. XYO saw a single-day increase of over 121%, leading the altcoin market. XRP experienced a liquidation amount of $85.69 million yesterday, making it the cryptocurrency with the highest liquidation amount. Bitcoin mining difficulty increased by 1.59%, setting a new all-time high. Federal Reserve's Williams: The Fed is expected to further lower interest rates. The private key of DeBox's operational account was leaked, resulting in a loss of over 4.87 million BOX tokens and 31 ETH. WisdomTree submitted an XRP ETF application to the U.S. SEC. Digital bank Brighty announced the completion of a $10 million funding round, with Futurecraft Ventures as the investor.

Gate Research Daily Report (December 2): On December 2nd, the price of BTC rose by 0.69% in the past 24 hours, continuing its consolidation upward trend with moving averages in a bullish alignment. The Bitcoin ETF saw a net inflow of $320 million on November 29th, while the Ethereum ETF had a net inflow of $333 million. XRP's market capitalization has surged, surpassing USDT and SOL to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The total value locked (TVL) in the Base network has reached $3.719 billion, indicating active trading and stable revenue generation on the platform. Over the past 24 hours, total contract liquidations amounted to $293 million, with XRP, BTC, and ETH leading in liquidation amounts. XRP had liquidations of $45.64 million, BTC followed with $41.43 million, and ETH saw $30.14 million in liquidations. Additionally, New York regulators are preparing to approve Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, which could launch as early as December 4th, marking a significant step for Ripple in the st

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 29, the price of BTC increased by 1.42% over the past 24 hours, reaching $96,341. ETH rose by 1.39%, with the current price at $3,578. 90.8% of ETH holding addresses are now in profit. The total amount of liquidations across the network reached approximately $181 million, with long positions comprising $101 million. Base chain saw net inflows of $1.2 billion, surpassing Solana, driven by AI agents facilitating capital movement in the crypto market. The Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem has seen a strong rebound, with TVL surpassing $50 billion. 21Shares has launched PYTH, ONDO, RNDR, and NEAR ETPs in Europe.