Macro Trends

Macro trends refer to long-term directions or patterns that influence a wide area, such as the global stage, a nation, an entire industry, or a market. These trends often encompass a blend of changes in various sectors including the economy, politics, society, and technology. They play a crucial role in shaping the decisions of individuals, businesses, and policymakers.

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SEC Roundtable: Hits, Misses and What’s Next
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SEC Roundtable: Hits, Misses and What’s Next

The article analyzes the SEC's shift in regulatory stance, the impact of the DART system on transparency, and the potential regulatory outlook for NFTs. Although the SEC has shown a willingness to work with the industry, current regulatory progress remains insufficient, and the real impetus for change may come from congressional legislation.
4/2/2025, 2:08:29 AM
Beyond The Dip: The Undercurrents Reshaping 2025
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Beyond The Dip: The Undercurrents Reshaping 2025

Macro policies allocate capital in the long run, and liquidity in crypto flows between casino-style trading, yield farming, and emerging value-driven investments, despite volatility.
4/2/2025, 1:56:18 AM
Gate Research: USDC Issuer Circle Advances IPO Plans; Babylon Genesis Phase 2 Mainnet Launch Nears
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Gate Research: USDC Issuer Circle Advances IPO Plans; Babylon Genesis Phase 2 Mainnet Launch Nears

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 1, Bitcoin edged up 0.07% to $83,010, while Ethereum dipped 0.30% to $1,835. Digital assets saw $226 million in net inflows over the past week, ending a five-week outflow streak for altcoins. Stablecoin supply on Tron increased by $1.21 billion in the last 7 days. Bitcoin's exchange supply dropped to 7.53%, the lowest since February 2018. NFT marketplace X2Y2 announced it will cease operations. The second phase of the Babylon Genesis mainnet is set to launch. Circle is advancing its initial public offering (IPO) plans.
4/1/2025, 10:51:08 AM
Gate Research: Web3 Events and Cryptocurrency Technology Developments for March 2025
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Gate Research: Web3 Events and Cryptocurrency Technology Developments for March 2025

March 2025 witnessed a surge of significant developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, demonstrating the market's vitality and industry trends. Key projects including Gate.io Wallet, Berachain, Aave, Raydium, and Pump.fun made substantial progress through performance upgrades, on-chain governance improvements, protocol expansions, and new platform launches - highlighting product innovation and community growth while injecting fresh momentum into the industry. Meanwhile, the manipulation attack on Hyperliquid, which triggered forced liquidations, served as a wake-up call for DeFi projects to strengthen their risk management and governance structures.
4/1/2025, 10:14:25 AM
Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report for March 2025
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Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report for March 2025

Gate Research: March 2025 was marked by a complex and volatile global economic and financial landscape. In the United States, February inflation data came in well below expectations, while the March consumer confidence index dropped sharply from 67.8 to 57.9—both signaling a weakening U.S. economy. In the crypto sector, the IMF introduced a clear classification framework for digital assets, designating Bitcoin as a capital account asset, and former President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a U.S. national crypto reserve, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA as core holdings. On the whole, March brought a wave of policy and regulatory developments that were broadly favorable for the crypto market. These intersecting events not only influenced short-term market dynamics but also provided valuable direction for future economic policymaking and market evolution.
4/1/2025, 9:20:07 AM
Gate Research: Vitalik Unveils Ethereum L2 Security Roadmap; Solana On-Chain Users Hit Record 11.12 Million
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Gate Research: Vitalik Unveils Ethereum L2 Security Roadmap; Solana On-Chain Users Hit Record 11.12 Million

On March 31, Bitcoin fell 1.75% to $81,631, while Ethereum declined 1.79% to $1,803. The number of Solana addresses holding more than 0.1 SOL surpassed 11.12 million, marking a new all-time high. Cumulative trading volume on Uniswap v4 exceeded $2.7 billion. Vitalik released a security roadmap for Ethereum Layer 2. Daily crypto trading volume has plummeted nearly 70% since the U.S. election. Meanwhile, global crypto regulations continue to ease, with 47 countries having relaxed policies since 2020.
3/31/2025, 10:40:34 AM
India's Key Role in the Web3 Market
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India's Key Role in the Web3 Market

Yet many projects struggle to generate meaningful traction. In a crowded field, verifiable metrics stand out as the clearest signal to attract attention. Asia—particularly India—has emerged as a key region where projects can achieve real scale, not inflated stats.
3/31/2025, 3:08:54 AM
Gate Research: Hyper Foundation to Cover User Losses; Kazakhstan Proposes National Crypto Bank
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Gate Research: Hyper Foundation to Cover User Losses; Kazakhstan Proposes National Crypto Bank

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 28, Bitcoin fell by 0.77% to $86,783, while Ethereum dropped by 1.06% to $2,003. Hyperliquid announced it will delist JELLY, with user losses to be covered by the foundation. Sonic Labs is set to launch SonicCS 2.0, aiming to double consensus speed and significantly optimize resource usage. Kazakhstan plans to establish a national crypto bank to bring all crypto trading under full regulatory oversight. In Q1, hacker attacks resulted in $1.64 billion in losses across the crypto market, setting a new quarterly record. Meanwhile, Bitcoin whales accumulated over 129,000 BTC this month, marking the strongest accumulation trend in nearly seven months.
3/28/2025, 10:12:55 AM
Prospects of Blockchain Applications in E-Government and Public Services
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Prospects of Blockchain Applications in E-Government and Public Services

Blockchain holds broad application prospects in e-government and public services. It can address issues such as data sharing, trust and security, and business process efficiency, enhancing administrative efficiency, transparency, and credibility while strengthening data security and privacy protection. Despite challenges like technological maturity, standardization, privacy protection, and public awareness, continuous innovation, improved standards, and global collaboration are expected to reshape e-government and public service models, advancing the modernization of governance systems and capabilities.
3/28/2025, 9:46:01 AM
Programmable Asset Ledgers
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Programmable Asset Ledgers

This article explores the core functions of blockchain and its most suitable use cases from a first-principles perspective.
3/28/2025, 8:54:32 AM
Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report (March 21 - 27, 2025)
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Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report (March 21 - 27, 2025)

Gate Research (March 21–27, 2025) presents a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and broader macroeconomic landscape. On March 21, the U.S. SEC clarified that PoW mining activities do not constitute securities issuance. On March 24, the IMF officially introduced a crypto asset classification system, listing Bitcoin under the capital account. That same day, the Oklahoma House passed a bill proposing the inclusion of Bitcoin in public fund reserves, while Kentucky signed the "Bitcoin Rights Act" to protect the rights to self-custody and node operation. On March 25, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan partnership to advance tokenization and Web3 innovation. Finally, on March 27, Wyoming announced plans to launch the WYST stablecoin in July, marking the first fiat-backed stablecoin to be issued by a U.S. state.
3/28/2025, 8:36:58 AM
Gate Research: Hyperliquid Faces Manipulation Attack, Wyoming Launches First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin WYST
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Gate Research: Hyperliquid Faces Manipulation Attack, Wyoming Launches First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin WYST

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC price showed an upward trend this week, reaching a high of $88,757. Hyperliquid faced a manipulation attack, intensifying trust concerns. Wyoming plans to launch its WYST stablecoin in July. Ethereum developers drafted EIP-7917 proposal. Aave lending rates dropped to 4% amid rising market caution. Berachain's TVL exceeded $3.4 billion, with Infrared emerging as a key growth driver. DeFi protocol Abracadabra suffered a $13 million exploit.
3/28/2025, 3:46:00 AM
Gate Research: Gate Wallet Now Supports Berachain; Tokenized U.S. Treasury Market Value Exceeds $5 Billion
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Gate Research: Gate Wallet Now Supports Berachain; Tokenized U.S. Treasury Market Value Exceeds $5 Billion

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin rose by 0.71% to $87,393, while Ethereum dipped slightly by 0.06% to $2,055. The market cap of tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds surpassed $5 billion for the first time. PumpSwap's daily trading volume exceeded $450 million. USDC's market cap reached a record high of $60 billion. Gate Wallet now added support for Berachain. BlackRock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP in Europe. Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan collaboration to advance the tokenized economy and Web3 innovation.
3/26/2025, 1:27:15 PM
Gate Research: ETH Supply on CEXs Hits 9-Year Low; Oklahoma Proposes Adding Bitcoin to State Reserves
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Gate Research: ETH Supply on CEXs Hits 9-Year Low; Oklahoma Proposes Adding Bitcoin to State Reserves

Bitcoin price fell by 0.11% to $86,535, while Ethereum rose by 1.48% to $2,046. ETH holdings on centralized exchanges dropped to 8.97 million, marking a 9-year low. Berachain officially launched its PoL (Proof of Liquidity) system, aiming to drive decentralized governance through liquidity. The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill proposing to include Bitcoin in public fund reserves. The supply of Ethena's stablecoin USDtb exceeded $1 billion. Nillion Alpha launched its mainnet, pushing forward the development of Web3 privacy computing infrastructure.
3/25/2025, 1:34:58 PM
Gate Research: The Ripple Effect of Hacker Attacks: How Incidents from Mt. Gox to Bybit Shaped the Crypto Market
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Gate Research: The Ripple Effect of Hacker Attacks: How Incidents from Mt. Gox to Bybit Shaped the Crypto Market

This research delves into the current state of hacking attacks and presents a detailed analysis of their multifaceted impact on the crypto market, based on several major cryptocurrency hacking incidents. The analysis examines both direct and indirect effects, including market volatility and changes in investor behavior. The research highlights potential risks that the crypto market faces and explores possible strategies for mitigating these risks in the future.
3/25/2025, 6:51:49 AM

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