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Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, Bitcoin (BTC) recorded a modest gain of 0.72%, facing resistance and consolidating at higher levels, while Ethereum (ETH) surged by 9.48%, significantly outperforming major altcoins. Bitcoin's annual transaction volume surpassed Visa for the first time, reaching $20 trillion. Ethereum's total lending volume broke through $300 billion, hitting a historical high. REX launched a Solana (SOL) staking ETF, with its assets under management exceeding $100 million within three weeks. The Bitcoin Layer 2 project Merlin initiated its 2.0 upgrade, aiming to create a "yield-generating, tradable" BTC. Crypto mining firm MARA plans to issue $850 million in convertible bonds to increase its BTC holdings. Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon jointly introduced a tokenized money market fund solution on blockchain.

Gate Research Report: From July 8 to 21, 2025, the crypto market experienced a notable upswing, driven by a combination of favorable policy developments and strong technical momentum. The game-focused public chain CROSS led the rally with a remarkable 476% gain, while GAL, SUSHI, and other tokens saw significant volume-driven price increases, attracting short-term capital inflows. Large-cap assets like ETC remained stable, serving as liquidity anchors. The market overall maintained a pattern of “theme-based rotation and mid-to-large cap resilience,” with volume surges continuing to be a key indicator of sentiment. Meanwhile, airdrop campaigns from projects such as Orochi, Gradient, OneFootball, and Fleek have recently gone live. This article outlines participation methods to help users capture potential upside and rebound-related opportunities.

This report systematically reviews the current status and regulatory developments of the global stablecoin market, focusing on legislative trends in major economies such as the United States and Hong Kong since 2025. Currently, the global stablecoin market capitalization exceeds USD 260 billion, with over 170 million users worldwide, spreading across more than 80 countries and regions, making stablecoins an essential part of the digital financial infrastructure. In 2025, the United States passed the Genius Act and Clarity Act, while Hong Kong issued the Stablecoin Ordinance, marking the official entry of global stablecoins into a strongly regulated era.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 25, BTC is currently testing the support level at 117,194.2 USDT; ETH is fluctuating between 3,673.33 USDT and 3,690.60 USDT. The WOO X platform was attacked, resulting in an estimated loss of $14 million, and the platform has promised full compensation to affected users. Resolv has activated its protocol fee mechanism, with a portion of profits being returned to RESOLV stakers. Anchorage Digital has partnered with Ethena Labs to launch the first GENIUS-compliant stablecoin, USDtb.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 18, BTC traded in a narrow range while ETH broke out to a new local high, leading the major assets. The U.S. House of Representatives passed three key crypto bills, including the GENIUS Act, advancing the formation of a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework. Meanwhile, CANARY filed for a Staked INJ ETF, and Russia’s Sberbank announced plans to offer crypto custody services. Gate Launchpool introduced the L2 project Eclipse, enabling BTC/ETH/ES staking for airdrop rewards.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 21, BTC entered a phase of high-level pullback and consolidation. ETH remains in a strong upward channel, reaching a local high of around $3,780. Former President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, marking the enactment of the first U.S. federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. Abstract Chain surpassed 100 million on-chain transactions. Ethereum launched the “The Torch” NFT to commemorate its 10th anniversary, with minting open to the public on July 30.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 22, the cryptocurrency market saw Bitcoin (BTC) exhibit a pattern of high-level volatility, finding support near $116,600 before rebounding, though it repeatedly failed to break through the $118,500 resistance level, indicating weakening upward momentum. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) fluctuated around $3,800, briefly touching this level after breaking through $3,700, but failed to surpass the key resistance of $4,000, showing signs of short-term fatigue. On the corporate front, Nasdaq-listed Bit Origin announced its first purchase of Dogecoin (DOGE), totaling 40,543,745 coins, following its plan to establish an enterprise-level DOGE vault. Ethena Labs revealed a $360 million PIPE deal with StablecoinX, while its foundation launched a $260 million ENA public market buyback plan to bolster ENA reserves. Additionally, Bittensor ecosystem company xTAO announced its listing on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange on July 23, with the stock code XTAO.U.

In June 2025, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization fluctuated between $3.2 trillion and $3.6 trillion, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East temporarily weighing on market sentiment. Solana led with nearly 100 million daily transactions, followed by Base with 9.7 million. SEI surged in popularity, driven by price gains and favorable policy momentum—its daily trading volume exceeded $94 million in mid-June, with a short-term price increase of over 50%. Global crypto regulation showed growing divergence, Singapore tightened oversight of offshore services, the U.S. advanced stablecoin legislation, while South Korea and Vietnam adopted a more supportive stance. Overall, the regulatory climate showed signs of warming.

This report summarizes Web3 fundraising in April 2025, with 94 deals totaling $2.37B. Fundraising activity cooled, capital shifted toward scalable, later-stage projects.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 13, BTC fell by 2.38% to $101,550, while ETH dropped by 3.49% to $2,425.76. Sectors such as Meme, AI Agent, and RWA experienced broad declines, with altcoins facing a short-term correction. Goldman Sachs postponed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to the end of the year and lowered the probability of a U.S. recession. U.S. SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveiled a new vision for crypto regulation, signaling a shift toward more favorable policies.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 14, BTC rose by 1.91%, currently trading at $103,556; ETH rose by 9.06%, currently at $2,640.55. Meme coins, AI Agent, and Solana ecosystem sectors saw broad gains, with the overall altcoin market rising. PEOPLE, BOME, and SATS led the rally. Trump made his third bullish call on the stock market, and cryptocurrencies surged significantly from recent lows.LetsBonk's 24-hour launch volume is approaching that of Pumpfun, with several tokens exceeding $1 million in market cap.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 7, BTC trades at $97.4K, and ETH at $1.84K. SOL Strategies increases its SOL holdings by 122,500. KULR Technology adds 42 BTC, up 197.5% YTD. New Hampshire becomes the first U.S. state to pass a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill. Tether integrates Chainalysis compliance tools into the Hadron platform, enhancing asset tokenisation compliance standards.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC breaks through $98,000, ETH oscillates around $1,800. Powell announces inflation has significantly decreased. Solana DEX trading volume hits $800B in 2025. Polygon Labs launches CDK OP Stack. Revolut is set to introduce Bitcoin Lightning payments in Europe. Tether mints 1B USDT on Tron, reaching 14B total minted in 2025.

This report provides a summary of Web3 on-chain activity in April 2025. Solana maintained an average of over 93 million daily transactions, reaching a cumulative total of 2.4 billion by April 26, continuing to lead all blockchains in usage. Among capital flow data across major chains, Ethereum recorded a net inflow of over $904 million, ranking first across the network. On the Bitcoin network, wallet addresses holding more than 10,000 BTC showed cumulative scores between 0.9 and 1, indicating near-complete net accumulation. Additionally, Bitcoin’s UTXO net growth remained positive, reflecting a gradual recovery in network activity. As of April 28, Raydium’s LaunchLab had created 25,207 tokens, with a graduation rate of approximately 0.84%. Meanwhile, the meme token $TRUMP triggered a wave of market enthusiasm, surging over 50% in price following the announcement of an exclusive golf dinner and White House tour event, leading to a notable increase in both token holders and on-chain activity.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 9, Bitcoin trades at $102,934 and Ethereum at $2,214. Bitcoin’s market cap has reclaimed the $2 trillion mark, surpassing Google to become the world’s sixth-largest asset. Rumble reported a 34% YoY revenue increase in Q1 and is betting on crypto wallets to challenge Coinbase. Stablecoin trading volume hit an all-time high of $1.82 trillion last month. Superstate launched the “Opening Bell” platform to enable on-chain issuance and trading of SEC-registered equities. Bridge unveiled USDB, a developer-focused stablecoin fully backed 1:1 by cash and BlackRock money market funds.