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This article analyzes Ethereum, BSC, and Solana as examples, evaluating the current status and future plans on MEV while exploring the value propositions they reflect.

March 17, Bitcoin price fell by 0.54% to $83,713.5, and Ethereum price dropped by 0.69% to $1,908.56. Solana's February revenue accounted for 57% of the overall blockchain market. The market capitalization of stablecoins is growing, with USDT remaining dominant, while USDC is expanding within the Solana ecosystem. North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group's Bitcoin holdings have become the third-largest globally. U.S. voters strongly oppose the cryptocurrency strategic reserve plan, with fiscal priorities still focused on public welfare. Argentina has officially implemented new VASP regulatory rules to strengthen compliance and market stability.

The LIBRA token is a cryptocurrency issued by Argentine President Javier Milei. After surging to $4.6 billion in three hours, it plummeted by 97%, raising suspicions of insider trading fraud, triggering market negativity, a political crisis, and a federal investigation.

Bettors can only wager on what the house chooses to offer. The house doesn’t just win—it’s engineered to. But crypto is changing this centuries-old model, replacing hidden odds and steep fees with transparent on-chain ledgers and self-custodied funds.

Facing both internal and external challenges, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is seeking to revitalize itself through a series of reforms, including enhancing the technical expertise of its leadership, strengthening community engagement, optimizing execution efficiency, and focusing on application-layer development. However, EF is only one part of the Ethereum ecosystem and cannot single-handedly take on the responsibility of revitalizing it. For Ethereum to overcome its current difficulties, the collective effort of all ecosystem participants is essential.

DePIN is an ecosystem of physical infrastructure networks owned and monetized by users, device owners, and enterprises, allowing everyone to become a participant in the infrastructure rather than just a passive user.

This article examines crypto's current state and future direction, addressing meme assets and limited adoption. It calls for a shift from short-term trends to building revenue-generating products. Success requires developing mainstream applications that expand the user base. Like the internet, crypto will integrate into daily life, with value measured by user impact rather than technology.

The rapid expansion of decentralized finance (DeFi) has sparked a wave of innovation at the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain-based solutions. As financial institutions begin exploring the potential of DeFi, real-world asset finance (RWAfi) has emerged as a key sector connecting these two worlds through asset-backed lending, tokenization, and liquidity solutions.

The commercialization process of on-chain data analysis tools is entering a new stage. Especially with Arkham launching its spot trading platform, the business model of on-chain data tools has undergone a significant transformation, shifting towards data-driven financial platforms. This article will analyze the current development of on-chain data tools and explore the evolution of future business models.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC surged to $69,305 over the past 24 hours before giving back gains and entering a weaker consolidation phase, while ETH continued to show stronger structure than BTC, rebounding to as high as $2,168 with upside momentum easing at elevated levels. The altcoin market remained structurally mixed, with about 51.02% of tokens posting gains, led by the DID and NFT trading sectors. Stablecoin market capitalization rose to $316.3 billion, up by $640 million over the past week, while Ethereum gas fees remained at low levels. The Drift Protocol exploit, confirmation of the BITA ticker, and approval for options on multi-crypto asset commodity trusts further increased market focus on security risks, yield-enhanced ETF products, and the institutionalization of crypto derivatives. In the coming seven days, HYPE, ENA, and OPN are set to unlock approximately $12.00 million, $19.16 million, and $5.52 million worth of tokens respectively, which may introduce short-term supply pressure.

As a core member of the Optimism Superchain, Mint Blockchain focuses on addressing key challenges such as NFT asset standardization and liquidity shortages. By leveraging Layer2 technology, it significantly reduces gas fees and enhances user experience. This article provides an in-depth look at its five core modules (Mint Studio, IP Layer, Mint Liquid, etc.) and its innovative staking and restaking mechanisms, showcasing its potential in advancing the NFT ecosystem.

The point I'm getting at is that there are infinite opportunities for you to spot the trades that are least crowded and granted while most of them may never really be anything; you can at least watchlist them and put in a note to self / set price alerts that ping you to take a second look.

With the approval of FTX’s bankruptcy restructuring plan in October 2024, the progress of the compensation process brings new uncertainties to the market. This article analyses the profound impact of FTX’s compensation on the crypto market from multiple perspectives, including investor confidence, market volatility, and industry regulation.

With the Trump administration taking office, the cryptocurrency ETF market is experiencing notable shifts—particularly a growing wave of altcoin ETF applications from traditional financial institutions. This article breaks down the latest developments in ETF filings for assets like ADA, DOT, HBAR, AXL, and APT, while analyzing their potential impact on the broader market.

The Broccoli meme coin skyrocketed in popularity after CZ’s viral dog post, igniting a new wave of FOMO-driven investments in the crypto market. This article unpacks Broccoli’s origins, community dynamics, associated risks, and whether Binance is experimenting with meme coins, while also assessing the future trajectory of meme coins.