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Stock tokens allow crypto traders to engage with price movements in global equity markets without owning actual shares. The Gate Stock Token Zone uses blockchain technology to transform traditional stock prices into tradable digital assets, providing users with a seamless cross-market trading experience and lower barriers to entry.

As financial markets become increasingly integrated, traders seek more than just single-asset operations. Gate TradFi is built around the core concept of multi-market integration, allowing users to access both crypto assets and traditional financial markets within one platform. This delivers a more flexible and efficient cross-asset trading experience.

Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) represent two entirely different technical paradigms in the evolution of meme coins. As an independent Layer 1 blockchain based on the Scrypt algorithm, Dogecoin continues the Bitcoin-style peer-to-peer payment logic, emphasizing extreme ease of use and the hash power security provided by Merged Mining (AuxPoW). Conversely, Shiba Inu began as an ERC-20 token within the Ethereum ecosystem and has since evolved into a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem with its own Layer 2 scaling solution, Shibarium. While both share deep community consensus, they exhibit fundamental differences as a "Payment Foundation" versus an "Application Hub" in terms of underlying architecture, tokenomics, and ecological boundaries.

The Ethereum Foundation has outlined seven scheduled hard forks through 2029, addressing rapid finality, 10,000 TPS on Layer 1, teragas Layer 2, post-quantum cryptography, and native privacy features. This article delivers an in-depth examination of the technical logic, execution challenges, and potential effects on price.

Gate secures a Malta PSD2 Payment Institution license, advancing EU stablecoin and payment infrastructure while strengthening regulatory compliance and European expansion.

Gate announced that Gate Technology Ltd, its Malta-based entity, has officially obtained a Payment Institution license under the EU's Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This milestone places Gate among one of the crypto-native companies in Europe to secure this level of regulatory approval, reinforcing its long-term strategy to bridge legacy finance and Web3 infrastructure across the continent.

Prediction market platform Kalshi announced the suspension of MrBeast’s editor and reported the incident to federal regulators over allegations of insider betting. This is the first time Kalshi has publicly revealed the results of a market manipulation investigation, raising concerns about regulatory oversight of event-driven trading platforms.

Tether Investments has announced a strategic investment in the online trading platform Whop and plans to integrate its open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), bringing stablecoin payments and on-chain settlement capabilities to the platform. This partnership is designed to accelerate the use of digital dollars within the global creator economy and drive expansion into more international markets.

As gold prices climb to record highs and the costs and barriers of holding physical bullion continue to rise, digital gold tokens such as XAUT and PAXG have become key tools for investors seeking gold exposure within the blockchain ecosystem. Both are backed 1:1 by physical gold, yet they differ significantly in issuance structure, custody and audit transparency, market liquidity, regulatory oversight, as well as fee models and redemption mechanisms. Understanding these differences allows investors to allocate digital gold assets in a more disciplined and informed way.

According to an interview with BeInCrypto, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han said that artificial intelligence could be broadly transformative within two years under his vision of "Intelligent Web3". He noted that crypto products have become increasingly complex, creating barriers for new users. In response, Gate has introduced AI agents to help users check token information, understand platform features, and navigate trading strategies.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC has reclaimed $65,000 but remains capped by resistance at $66,000–$68,500, with prices likely to range between $60,000 and $70,000 in the near term. ETH has moved back above $2,000 but continues to trade within a descending channel, facing resistance at $2,050–$2,150. Altcoin sentiment has improved, though the broader market remains in “extreme fear.” CRYPTOBURG surged on exchange listing and airdrop expectations, while MBX and POWER gained on trading momentum and speculative flows. Nvidia’s Q4 revenue rose 73% year-over-year, reinforcing the AI narrative; Bitcoin funding rates turned negative, and short liquidations intensified positioning dynamics; Jane Street faces insider trading allegations, sparking regulatory debate.

The founder of Psy Protocol has revealed a fundamental flaw in relying on TPS as a measure of network performance: single-node test environment data fails to represent the actual scalability of a decentralized mainnet. He underscores that economic signals—such as transaction fees—offer a more accurate gauge of network health. This perspective is crucial for investors aiming to avoid high-TPS marketing pitfalls and to properly assess emerging chains like LayerZero Zero.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC has reclaimed $65,000 but remains capped by resistance at $66,000–$68,500, with prices likely to range between $60,000 and $70,000 in the near term. ETH has moved back above $2,000 but continues to trade within a descending channel, facing resistance at $2,050–$2,150. Altcoin sentiment has improved, though the broader market remains in “extreme fear.” CRYPTOBURG surged on exchange listing and airdrop expectations, while MBX and POWER gained on trading momentum and speculative flows. Nvidia’s Q4 revenue rose 73% year-over-year, reinforcing the AI narrative; Bitcoin funding rates turned negative, and short liquidations intensified positioning dynamics; Jane Street faces insider trading allegations, sparking regulatory debate. This week’s focus includes ZachXBT’s investigative report, Ethereum’s seven-fork Strawmap roadmap, and Circle’s better-than-expected earnings. Next week, watch for unlock pressure from SUI, JUP, and GRASS.

The Gate DEX "Gas Station" has officially launched the "Gas-Free Spring Season" special initiative, aiming to eliminate interaction barriers for every user. Whether you are a newcomer embarking on your first on-chain journey or a seasoned veteran, you can claim multi-dimensional 0-Gas benefits.

Indiana House Bill 1042 has cleared both chambers and now awaits the governor’s approval. The legislation permits public retirement funds to invest in crypto assets and protects individual access to digital assets, positioning it as a key development in state-level Bitcoin rights legislation across the United States.