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The SEC has approved Nasdaq's pilot program for trading tokenized securities, signaling the official entry of traditional finance into the era of tokenization. This article offers an in-depth analysis of tokenized securities mechanisms, regulatory frameworks, and their effects on RWAs and the global capital markets.

Gate Research: Between 2025 and 2026, PayFi is evolving from a crypto payment tool into a next-generation payment and financial engine, with stablecoins achieving scale in high-frequency and cross-border payments and demonstrating clear efficiency and cost advantages over traditional systems. As Web2 and Web3 continue to converge, institutions such as Visa, PayPal, and emerging neobanks are becoming key gateways to mainstream adoption, while the combination of stablecoins, real-world assets (RWA), and AI is shaping PayFi’s foundational architecture by enabling automated, always-on settlement, asset mobility, and risk management. Looking ahead to 2026, regulatory clarity, scalable asset tokenization, and the maturity of AI-driven financial systems will be the primary determinants of PayFi’s competitive landscape and long-term barriers.

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In this video, we dive into the exciting world of prediction markets! We'll explore how these markets are evolving with trends toward quicker, short-term betting opportunities and sophisticated dispute resolution systems. You'll also discover how AI is revolutionizing arbitration in this space. Join us as we take a close look at groundbreaking projects like Opinion Protocol, True Markets, and Bettensor - all helping to shape the future of on-chain prediction markets. By the end of this video, you'll clearly understand the incredible potential and key challenges facing these platforms as you consider your investment strategies.

Gate Research (Feb 15-21, 2025): This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in both the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic environment. On February 15, Federal Reserve’s Logan stated that even if inflation continues to cool, it may not necessarily trigger rate cuts. On February 18, a New York Fed survey revealed that U.S. manufacturing costs in February saw the largest increase in two years. On February 19, data from the U.S. Treasury showed that the top three foreign holders of U.S. debt reduced their holdings in December, while total foreign net inflows exceeded $87 billion. Also on February 19, U.S. January residential construction fell by 9.8% month-on-month, worse than the expected 7.3% decline, and far below the previous value of 15.8%.

These views offer policymakers important considerations for how to approach crypto regulation, ensuring that the U.S. leads this critical shift toward the next generation of the internet.

Circle is developing an open technology platform powered by USDC. Building on the U.S. dollar's strength and widespread adoption, the platform taps into the internet's scale, speed, and low cost to drive network effects and practical applications for financial services.

This article examines global stocks in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors, analysing their market performance, potential, and future outlook. It offers key insights for investors.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the past year's market performance and future development trends from four key perspectives: market overview, popular ecosystems, trending sectors, and future trend predictions. In 2024, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached an all-time high, with Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 for the first time. On-chain Real World Assets (RWA) and the artificial intelligence sector experienced rapid growth, becoming major drivers of market expansion. Additionally, the global regulatory landscape has gradually become clearer, laying a solid foundation for market development in 2025.

AIXBT is an innovative AI-driven cryptocurrency intelligence platform developed by Virtuals Protocol on the Base chain. Integrating multiple data sources and utilizing advanced narrative detection and Alpha-focus analysis provides users with real-time market insights and optimized trading strategies. The platform supports intelligent trading analysis and interacts with blockchains to execute smart contracts and manage investment portfolios. Since its launch in November 2024, AIXBT has demonstrated remarkable growth potential, with its market cap surpassing $250 million within two weeks and gaining over 100,000 followers on the X platform. Users holding more than 600,000 $AIXBT can access more precise market analysis through the official platform.

Currently, AI-related projects dominate the cryptocurrency market with over 70% of market interest, while the gaming sector follows with single-digit market share. This concentration of interest has led to an undervaluation of Web3 gaming's innovation and growth potential. This report aims to analyze in depth why many gaming companies entered the Web3 gaming market and why the sector has since lost momentum.

Deutsche Bank is expanding its presence in the crypto space in 2024, offering solutions like API-based accounts for BitPanda, multi-currency services for Keyrock, and corporate banking partnerships with Crypto.com. Its participation in Project Guardian and strategic investments highlight its push to integrate secure, compliant blockchain solutions into traditional finance, aligning with a broader trend of Web3 adoption by global financial institutions.

It’s been a decade since Tether launched the first USD-backed, crypto-enabled digital currency. Since then, stablecoins have become one of the most widely adopted products in crypto, with a market cap of nearly $180 billion. Despite this remarkable growth, stablecoins continue to face significant challenges and limitations.

There are over $160 billion worth of stablecoins used in transactions worldwide. This article explores the recent history of stablecoins and the banking industry, and provides a detailed evaluation of three types of tokens: fiat-backed stablecoins, asset-backed stablecoins, and strategy-backed synthetic dollars.

I believe the true potential of web3 lies in its intersection with real-world industries like energy, AI, IoT, and supply chain. By focusing on these building applications, web3 can finally deliver on its promise of ownership, transparency, and broader societal impact - moving beyond speculation to create lasting value.