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Altcoin is one of the most dynamic and controversial sectors in the crypto world. If you already know enough about mainstream coins such as BTC and ETH, you might as well step out of your comfort zone and take an exciting trip to the cutting edge of the crypto industry.

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Gate Research: Bitcoin Drops Over 5% from Recent High; Ethereum Shows Strength, MicroStrategy Acquires Another 55,500 Bitcoins
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Drops Over 5% from Recent High; Ethereum Shows Strength, MicroStrategy Acquires Another 55,500 Bitcoins

Gate Research Daily Report(November 26): On November 26, BTC experienced a noticeable pullback from its recent highs, briefly falling below $92,000 and recording a 24-hour decline of 4.98%. ETH demonstrated strong performance, repeatedly testing the upper resistance level of $3,500, with a 24-hour gain of 1.60%. PUFFER surged with a single-day increase of over 37%. The supply of USDT on the Ethereum network surpassed that of the Tron network, marking the first time since June 2022. The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to implement a cryptocurrency regulatory framework by 2026. MicroStrategy invested $5.4 billion to acquire an additional 55,500 BTC, bringing its total holdings to over 380,000 BTC. Meanwhile, the Avalanche 9000 testnet launched, offering developers a $40 million incentive program.
11/26/2024, 3:27:31 PM
What is Civic? All You Need to Know About CVC
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What is Civic? All You Need to Know About CVC

Civic is an identity verification platform that allows users to securely manage and share personal information, with CVC tokens powering access.
11/26/2024, 8:05:30 AM
Gate Research: Altcoins Rally Over the Weekend; First Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Set to Launch
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Gate Research: Altcoins Rally Over the Weekend; First Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Set to Launch

Gate Research Daily Report (November 25 ): BTC and ETH prices continue to fluctuate at high levels, trading at $97,900 and $3,361, respectively. Altcoins, particularly in the metaverse and gaming sectors, performed strongly over the weekend. The Fear & Greed Index remains in the "Extreme Greed" zone. Solana's DEX daily trading volume surpassed $6 billion, capturing a 45% market share. CBOE is set to launch the first spot Bitcoin ETF index options on December 2. Additionally, last Friday saw significant institutional inflows, with Bitcoin spot ETFs recording $490 million in net inflows and Ethereum spot ETFs attracting $91.21 million. This highlights robust institutional interest. Investors are advised to remain cautious of market volatility and changes in regulatory policies.
11/25/2024, 3:26:22 PM
Web3 + AI: Alliance Games' Three Core Products Redefine Gaming Boundaries
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Web3 + AI: Alliance Games' Three Core Products Redefine Gaming Boundaries

Alliance Games firmly believes that the combination of blockchain and AI technology can fundamentally reshape game creation, gameplay, and experiences. By building accessible supporting products and solutions, it aims to create a player-driven, dynamic, flexible, and sustainable gaming environment that grants players true ownership and collaborative creative capabilities. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the project and offers a guide to help users obtain potential $COA token airdrops.
11/25/2024, 8:38:20 AM
What Is MOODENG?
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What Is MOODENG?

Click here to learn about the meme coin taking the crypto world by storm, Moodeng.
11/25/2024, 6:36:43 AM
What is DeepBook Protocol?
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What is DeepBook Protocol?

Explore DeepBook Protocol, a decentralized trading platform built on the Sui blockchain, offering high-speed, low-cost trading, deep liquidity, and innovative DeFi solutions.
11/25/2024, 6:20:33 AM
Gate Research: BTC Approaches $100K Milestone; Solana Spot ETF Advances Towards Approval
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Gate Research: BTC Approaches $100K Milestone; Solana Spot ETF Advances Towards Approval

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 22, the cryptocurrency market demonstrated strong momentum, with BTC rising 4.31% and ETH surging 9.33% in the past 24 hours. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached an all-time high of $3.24 trillion. The Fear & Greed Index increased from 82 to 94, indicating the market remains in a state of greed. Ethereum's recent on-chain transaction volume surged to $7.13 billion, marking a yearly high. Progress on Solana's spot ETF approval has been smooth, driving SOL's price up nearly 7%. Stablecoin monthly inflows also hit a record high, potentially fueling Bitcoin's price rally. Additionally, Stripe and USDC entered the Aptos ecosystem, marking a new milestone in cross-chain payments and DeFi.
11/22/2024, 3:16:07 PM
Gate Research: BTC Hits New Highs, Bitwise Files Solana ETF, Stablecoin Exceeds $190B
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Gate Research: BTC Hits New Highs, Bitwise Files Solana ETF, Stablecoin Exceeds $190B

This week, BTC prices hit multiple new highs, reaching a 7-day peak of $94,643.6, with buying pressure continuing to strengthen. ETH showed relative weakness, with a weekly decline of 4.93%, remaining in a weak oscillating trend overall. Crypto asset management company Bitwise registered a Solana ETF in Delaware, USA, following its earlier application for an XRP ETF. USDT's market cap surpassed $130 billion, marking a historical high and reflecting increased capital inflow into the crypto market. Cryptocurrency lending platform Polter Finance suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a $12 million loss. Meanwhile, the crypto gambling platform Monkey Tilt completed a $30 million financing round, led by Pantera Capital.
11/22/2024, 1:15:31 AM
OLAS: Towards A Billion AI Agents
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OLAS: Towards A Billion AI Agents

Olas (rebranded from Autonolas) is positioning itself for this agentic future. Their bold mission: to unleash an ocean of autonomous AI agents, all owned and powered by users like you and me. In this piece, we’ll explore what OLAS has been building, its current traction, and how it impacts the OLAS token.
11/21/2024, 12:09:44 PM
Gate Research: Bitcoin Hits New High, 82% of BlackRock’s First-Day Options Are Bullish
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Hits New High, 82% of BlackRock’s First-Day Options Are Bullish

Gate Research Daily Report(November 20) : BTC reached a new all-time high of $93,888. IBIT's first-day trading volume reached nearly $1.9 billion, with bullish options accounting for over 80% of the market. JUNO surged 273% in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Meanwhile, the launch of the new token ELIZA by Andreessen Horowitz (ai16z) has sparked a "case sensitivity" debate within the community, intensifying tensions between autonomy and centralized control. The circulating supply of USDe has exceeded 3.3 billion tokens, reflecting rising market enthusiasm. Paxos has announced the acquisition of Membrane Finance to expand its presence in the European market. In other news, stablecoin company Noble has completed a $15 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm, further underscoring the growing importance of stablecoin infrastructure.
11/21/2024, 1:55:45 AM
Gate Research: Bitcoin Spot ETF Options Set to Launch, DeSci Sector Soars 58.12%
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Spot ETF Options Set to Launch, DeSci Sector Soars 58.12%

Gate Research Daily Report (November 19): After multiple rounds of Bitcoin price surges, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing sectoral rotations, with Ethereum and certain altcoins seeing compensatory growth. Over the past 24 hours, ETH rose by 4.26%, while BTC saw a more modest increase of 0.67%. Key segments such as DeSci, Sports, and Metaverse recorded impressive gains of 58.12%, 14.38%, and 13.94%, respectively. In an intriguing development, Vitalik Buterin visited a Thai zoo, sparking interest in the meme coin sector, with Ethereum-based MOO DENG leading the rally. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options are slated to officially launch on Tuesday, November 19. Additionally, Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings announced plans to issue $700 million in convertible notes, with part of the proceeds earmarked for purchasing Bitcoin.
11/20/2024, 1:54:46 AM
“Value Coin” or “MEME Coin”, who is the future of the new bull market?
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“Value Coin” or “MEME Coin”, who is the future of the new bull market?

Wealth creation, narratives, and capital preferences have completely overshadowed “value coins,” making MEME the dominant theme of this cycle. This inevitably raises doubts among those holding “value coins” while still building on the frontlines—has value investing truly been defeated by pure emotional FOMO? This article directly exposes the questionable tactics of project teams and institutions, tearing away the veil of “value coins” and concluding that projects capable of consistently earning community recognition and user trust are the ones that hold true value.
11/19/2024, 8:26:13 AM
Gate Research: Bitcoin Consolidates at High Price Level, DeSci Concept Gains Momentum, DEX Hack Causes Nearly $20M in Losses
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Consolidates at High Price Level, DeSci Concept Gains Momentum, DEX Hack Causes Nearly $20M in Losses

Gate Research Daily Report (November 18): Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price has decreased by 0.79%, currently trading at $90,477, showing signs of consolidation at high levels. The net outflow from U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs is approximately $370 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs have seen a net outflow of $59.87 million. Bitcoin miners' reserves have continued to decline, dropping to around 1.8 million BTC, the lowest in three years. Meanwhile, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in the Sui ecosystem has surpassed $1.6 billion, setting a new all-time high. The DEXX platform experienced a security breach due to improper management of its official private key, resulting in a private key leak and total losses close to $20 million. Between November 15 and November 18, two projects announced successful funding rounds, raising over $2 million in total.
11/19/2024, 3:07:30 AM
What is Non-Playable Coin? All You Need to Know About NPC
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What is Non-Playable Coin? All You Need to Know About NPC

Non-Playable Coin is a meme token inspired by NPC internet culture, symbolizing automated responses and gaining popularity in digital communities.
11/18/2024, 4:14:19 PM
What is Simon’s Cat?
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What is Simon’s Cat?

Discover how Simon's Cat transitioned from a beloved animated series to a memecoin with the CAT token on the BNB Smart Chain, enhancing fan interaction and supporting animal welfare initiatives through innovative blockchain solutions.
11/18/2024, 3:56:28 PM

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