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Recent initiatives such as Ondo Finance’s Ondo Global Markets and Ondo Chain mark the steady mainstreaming of the RWA sector. This transformation is also sparking a new round of competition on Wall Street, quietly changing the rules of the game between the crypto market and traditional finance.

This article explores the U.S. debt-driven economic model and its associated risks, analyzing various options for repaying U.S. debt, including the feasibility of selling gold and Bitcoin. The article highlights that as U.S. national debt surpasses $36.4 trillion, the dominance of the U.S. dollar faces challenges. Against the backdrop of a potential debt crisis, Bitcoin may experience short-term declines but is expected to serve as a safe-haven asset in financial crises in the long run. Additionally, the article delves into Bitcoin’s potential role as a future international settlement currency and the necessary conditions it must meet.

This article examines the development trends of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in 2025, highlighting three key areas: Gateways that connect traditional financial systems with blockchain networks; Developers who can build more easily on the internet's native economic layer; and Applications that create meaningful real-world use cases. The article suggests that 2025 will be a turning point for the crypto industry as blockchain technology enters mainstream adoption. Moreover, the expansion of stablecoins and real-world assets (RWAs) will further reinforce the global dominance of the U.S. dollar.

As an investment tool, investors can indirectly invest in cryptocurrencies by purchasing cryptocurrency trust funds, without directly holding or managing the assets. This article explores the definition, characteristics, and advantages of cryptocurrency trust funds, providing an overview of the current layouts of well-known global cryptocurrency trust funds, including Grayscale, BlackRock, Bitwise, etc., and summarizes potential development trends for user reference.

In the current cryptocurrency market, subscribing to Gate.io’s BTC financial management products is a wise choice. This approach allows users to benefit from the increase in BTC's fiat value while also increasing returns in cryptocurrency terms, effectively mitigating potential market fluctuations and downturn risks. This results in a steady appreciation of BTC overall. However, within the uncertain crypto market environment, it is important not to overlook related risks. Users must balance returns and risks when choosing financial management products to navigate the market smoothly.

Discover how Cod3x is revolutionizing DeFi by enabling users to launch personalized AI agents to execute financial tasks on the blockchain without coding.

On-chain passive index funds may provide the answer. By bundling a basket of assets and leveraging AI-driven strategies to help investors diversify risk and capture industry beta returns, SoSoValue's MAG7.ssi is a product of this emerging trend.

Gate Research (2025.2.8-2025.2.14) – This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomy. On February 11, U.S. one-year inflation expectations for January remained steady at 3%, while five-year inflation expectations rose from 2.7% to 3%. On February 11, Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters proposed stablecoin regulation. On February 12, U.S. CPI rose to 3% for the first time since June of last year. Brian Quintenz was nominated by Trump as the next chairman of the U.S. CFTC. The rise in U.S. inflation expectations have had a multifaceted impact on Federal Reserve policy, global markets, U.S. stock and cryptocurrency markets, and emerging markets.

This article will introduce the Silk Road incident, the amount of Bitcoin held by the U.S. government, past auction events, and their impact on the market.

This article examines the business operations, market performance, and development strategies of the world's top 10 Bitcoin mining companies in 2025. As of January 21, 2025, the Bitcoin mining industry's total market capitalization has reached $48.77 billion. Industry leaders like Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms are expanding through innovative technology and efficient energy management. Beyond improving mining efficiency, these companies are venturing into emerging fields such as AI cloud services and high-performance computing—marking Bitcoin mining's evolution from a single-purpose industry into a diversified, global business model.

This beginner’s guide on political memecoins discusses various aspects of political memecoins, including how to avoid fake political memecoins and buy genuine ones, if interested.

This article proposes an innovative restructuring of the global financial system. Arthur Hayes suggests that the U.S. Treasury should establish Bitcoin as a neutral global reserve asset while keeping the dollar as the main currency for trade settlements. His proposal outlines several key steps: gradually raising Bitcoin's value, extending U.S. Treasury bond maturities, using social media to promote digital dollars, and developing a new blockchain-based financial infrastructure. This strategy aims to protect both America's economic interests and global financial stability.

This article explores the contradiction between speculation and real-world applications in the crypto economy, highlighting that they are two sides of the same coin. Despite criticisms of financial nihilism, blockchain technology demonstrates potential in democratizing wealth and reducing transaction costs. The article emphasizes that speculative activities play a crucial role in attracting new users and stress-testing systems while also driving the development of real-world applications.

January 2025 was an eventful month for the blockchain and crypto industry, showcasing strong market activity and emerging trends. Key projects such as Uniswap, Aave, EigenLayer, Jupiter, and Chainlink made significant strides in platform launches, service expansions, token issuance, new features, mainnet rollouts, fee governance, and mining activities. These innovations continue to push the boundaries of technology, strengthen community participation, and fuel industry growth.

The latest Web3 on-chain data report from Gate Research reveals that after reaching a record high in January, Bitcoin entered a consolidation phase, with selling pressure from long-term holders easing and the market stabilizing. Bitcoin's net realized profit/loss declined by 82% from its peak, while the proportion of Bitcoin supply held by exchange addresses dropped to approximately 13.7%. Meanwhile, the $TRUMP token saw its trading volume peak at over $30 billion, but the number of holding addresses declined rapidly, indicating strong short-term speculative activity.