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Infinex’s interim approval mechanism for its public sale was flawed, causing funds to return only after the rules were updated. This article examines the true causes behind the underwhelming performance of the INX token sale. It explores key factors including token lock-up, fair distribution, valuation, and the Patron system, and discusses why many crypto projects, despite their sophisticated designs, still fail to grasp what users genuinely desire.

Ray Dalio's Year-End Review 2025: The systemic depreciation of the U.S. dollar, gold emerging as the top-performing major asset, and equities underperforming global markets in real terms from a strong-currency perspective. This article systematically analyzes how currency, debt, interest rates, and political cycles jointly drive global capital migration, along with the next steps for risks and opportunities within the "Big Cycle" framework.

The article shares practical insights—from the first failed forex pair attempt to a comeback by avoiding imitation traps—on detecting market gaps, rapid iteration, and solving user pain points.

The article reveals five resistance factors (e.g., token unlocks, market fragmentation) and includes a rotation checklist along with methods to identify illusionary traps—enabling readers to distinguish whether this is a genuine altcoin season and to better time the shift in risk appetite in 2026.

For DeFi and prediction market investors, the on-chain integration of 2026 housing price data represents a significant milestone. This development signals an upcoming surge in billion-dollar valuations for platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

According to the official announcement, the on-chain burn of GateToken (GT) for Q4 2025 has been officially completed. A total of 2,163,900.48229 GT has been transferred to the burn address, with a total burn value exceeding $26.92 million. To date, a cumulative total of 184,819,426 GT has been burned, with an estimated total value of over $1.9 billion (at current prices)

Since January, mainstream tokens have experienced a notable rally, driving increased market activity.

The author examines token compliance and shareholder rights, noting that ongoing regulatory uncertainty has compelled projects to implement unconventional capital structures. For example, Uniswap utilizes a dual "Labs–Foundation" framework.

Drawing on data from Santiment, CryptoQuant, CoinGecko, and other sources, the author deconstructs this phenomenal market trend from multiple dimensions—including the "dominance rebound," "ETF-driven boost," "public chain fee wars," and "concentration of holdings"—suggesting it could either signal the dawn of a bull market or represent a trap set by institutional whales.

The "Wo Ta Ma Lai Le" token has gained significant attention as Gate plans to launch it for Flash Swap on January 8 at 21:00. The anticipation of the 2026 Year of the Horse, together with the ongoing Zodiac Meme coin trend, has turned this token into a focal point of discussion within the Chinese crypto community. This article examines the characteristics, market performance, and potential risks associated with the "Wo Ta Ma Lai Le" token.

Gate ETF leveraged tokens are not appropriate for every market environment. In this article, we examine how Gate ETF leveraged tokens perform under different market conditions by analyzing market phases and price structures. This analysis aims to help traders identify optimal times to utilize these tokens and recognize situations where it may be best to avoid them.

Gate Earn has recently introduced a CRO staking product, featuring a current reference annualized yield of 6.22%. This provides CRO holders with a financial solution to participate in the Cronos network and earn on-chain returns.

Gate Web3 BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks.

BTC and BTC3L represent two distinct ways of gaining exposure to Bitcoin. BTC is a spot asset that provides direct, linear exposure to price movements. BTC3L is a leveraged token designed to amplify Bitcoin’s daily returns through a derivatives-based structure with rebalancing and embedded costs. While BTC reflects simple price changes, BTC3L reflects a managed system influenced by leverage, volatility, and compounding.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 9, BTC first extended its previous rally and surged rapidly, forming a short-term peak near 94,800 USDT. ETH also continued its earlier uptrend and pushed higher, topping out around 3,308 USDT, before bullish momentum weakened significantly and prices retreated from the highs, gradually developing into a relatively smooth downward move. Meanwhile, ISLM became the market’s standout performer with a gain of over 460%. On the macro and industry front, JPMorgan is accelerating its blockchain strategy and plans to build a “regulated, interoperable digital money” system. Hilbert Group announced the acquisition of Enigma Nordic for $25 million, further strengthening its institutional-grade crypto trading presence. In addition, a company linked to Tether executives drew market attention after acquiring Northern Data’s bitcoin mining business.