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This article analyzes the SEC's stringent regulatory policies on the crypto industry in recent years and the gradual relaxation following Trump's election. Through concrete cases and data, it explores how shifts in SEC regulation impact the crypto market, particularly exchanges and crypto projects.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current state and future prospects of U.S. Bitcoin reserves and sovereign wealth funds. It explores the fundamental concept of sovereign wealth funds, the background behind the establishment of new sovereign wealth funds in the U.S., and their potential strategic allocation of Bitcoin. By comparing the progress of various U.S. states and other countries in digital asset investments, the article distinguishes between sovereign wealth funds and Bitcoin strategic reserves while projecting future trends. Additionally, it examines the multiple risks associated with this strategy, including market volatility, funding sources, and cybersecurity challenges, offering readers a comprehensive and insightful perspective.

Polkadot and Cosmos were both launched during the 2019–2020 cycle as cross-chain projects. Each of them carries high expectations. While both projects have experienced prolonged price stagnation since their 2021 market cap peaks, their adoption at the application layer has followed different paths—leveraging relay chains and slot mechanisms in distinct ways. This article reviews the past five years of ecosystem development for these two leading cross-chain projects from an application perspective.

Gate Research has released its latest report, "Gate Research: February Cryptocurrency Market Review," summarizing and analyzing February's market trends, on-chain data, key events, security incidents, funding activity, and upcoming developments. This report provides deep insights into the overall performance of the crypto market and key industry trends.

Discover how The Hive is transforming DeFi by integrating AI-driven agents to simplify financial operations, enhance automation, and improve accessibility on the Solana blockchain.

Botify.cloud is a platform that integrates artificial intelligence with blockchain technology to enable cryptocurrency automation.

JellyJelly is an innovative platform designed to enhance video chat experiences by enabling users to create and share clips seamlessly.

Past agent projects often relied too heavily on tokens and market hype, lacking real products. Successful AI agent projects should focus on solving real problems and building sustainable business models.

This article delves into Pump.fun’s rise and downfall, analyzing Solana’s liquidity crisis, the collapse of meme token speculation, and community-led recovery efforts. Through an examination of the Pump.fun hack, we explore the deeper conflict between crypto speculation and innovation and the trust crisis looming over the industry.

This article delves into the rise and fall of the Memecoins craze, analyzing market dynamics, investor behavior, and comparisons with the NFT market. The author believes that the Memecoins craze has ended, making it difficult for new tokens to reach a market capitalization of billions of dollars.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 5, Bitcoin price rose 4.32% to 87,733.4 USDT, while Ethereum price increased 5.35% to 2,182.01 USDT. Ondo Finance TVL surpassed $1 billion. Morph TVL exceeded $20 million. Solana network fees dropped to $1.16 million. USDC became the first USD stablecoin approved for use in Japan. In February, the market capitalization of 14 Bitcoin mining companies declined 22%. The White House supported repealing the crypto broker rule, signaling a potential turning point for DeFi regulation.

By analyzing Trump's actions in the crypto space, this article exposes how political power and capital exploit decentralization as a facade to construct a new extraction. It reveals insider trading and power manipulation in crypto while exploring the dual nature of blockchain technology in the real world.

This report summarizes the funding situation in the Web3 industry for February 2025. A total of 134 funding rounds were completed, amounting to $1.02 billion. Although this represents a decline compared to January, the overall trend remains stable. The CeFi sector, with its institutionalized scenarios, has become the main hub for large funding rounds, while emerging fields such as blockchain security, infrastructure, and Ordinals have also gained attention. Most funding still consists of small and medium-sized rounds, with Pre-Seed and Seed rounds accounting for more than half, indicating that early-stage projects continue to attract capital. The report also covers key funded projects, including Raise, Cygnus Finance, ResearchHub, Ethena, and Blockaid.

February 2025 was a dynamic month for blockchain and crypto, with significant events shaping the industry. Key projects like Ethereum, Metamask, SMID-96, Stackstone, and Hyperliquid saw major developments, including platform launches, service expansions, token issuances, feature rollouts, mainnet activations, fee voting, and mining activities. These advancements highlight ongoing innovation, foster technological and community growth, and provide fresh momentum for the industry’s expansion.

Gate Research: In February 2025, a series of significant events unfolded—from the U.S. government announcing new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, to an Oklahoma legislator proposing the Bitcoin Freedom Bill, and 10 companies receiving approval to issue stablecoins under the MiCA regulatory framework in the EU. These developments reflect signs of economic recovery, shifts in the regulatory landscape, and the impact of policy uncertainty on the market, providing crucial insights into the current economic climate and future trends.