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Gate Research (January 11-17, 2025) – This report provides a comprehensive analysis of important developments in both the cryptocurrency market and macro economy. The U.S. New York Fed's 1-year inflation expectations for December came in at 3%, up from the previous 2.97%. The U.S. December PPI annual rate recorded 3.3%, below market expectations of 3.4%. The U.S. December unadjusted CPI annual rate was 2.9%, meeting market expectations of 2.9%.

Multicoin Capital highlights key trends for 2025: DeFi innovations improve capital efficiency, meme coins combine gambling and social elements, and platforms like DFlow enhance financial transparency. Asset issuance and trading are decoupled, and tools like Fuse Wallet lower yield barriers. Blockchain reshapes Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with Squads, while stablecoins reduce transaction costs, driving open finance and economic growth. These trends push blockchain towards a more efficient and inclusive financial system.

This article will delve into the concept of Bitcoin strategic reserves and the market impact after their implementation. It will analyze the expected implementation timeline, compare them with traditional strategic reserves, assess potential risks, and explore their adoption trends globally.

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.

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.

This article, provided by Web3 Lawyer, offers a comprehensive guide on how Chinese companies can compliantly invest in overseas crypto assets to tap into the growth of the Web3 sector. It outlines the benefits of investing in crypto assets, the conditions required for compliant investment, and the ODI (Outward Direct Investment) registration process. This guide aims to help businesses diversify their investments, hedge risks, and boost their international competitiveness in the global market.

In 2024, India’s cryptocurrency policy highlights the government’s complex balance between innovation and regulation. As a populous nation and a technological powerhouse, India enforces strict market access, high taxes, and innovation-driven measures to promote market standardization. The policy strengthens anti-money laundering and investor protection while fostering blockchain applications like the digital rupee and land registry pilots. However, high taxes and stringent compliance requirements have reduced market activity, driving some investors and businesses abroad. Nevertheless, India’s transparent and technology-driven policies set a unique example for the global crypto market, with profound implications.

This article aims to review South Korea's cryptocurrency policy in 2024, analyzing its historical evolution, current trends, and future directions. It also examines its global market impact through specific case studies, providing readers with a comprehensive and in-depth perspective on the complexity and significance of South Korea's cryptocurrency policy.

This article delves into the essential role of quantum-resistant tokens in protecting digital assets from potential threats posed by quantum computing. By employing advanced anti-quantum encryption technologies, such as lattice-based cryptography and hash-based signatures, the article highlights how these tokens are pivotal in enhancing blockchain security standards and safeguarding cryptographic algorithms against future quantum attacks. It addresses the importance of these technologies in maintaining network integrity and advancing blockchain security measures.

In 2024, the Web3 gaming industry experienced significant growth, but its market performance still lagged behind other crypto fields. Although the number of daily active users surged by more than 300% to 6.6 million, the market value of game tokens only increased by 60.5% to $31.8 billion, which is far lower than the growth rate of Meme coins and AI sectors. Transaction volume increased by 18.5% to $5.2 billion, but the number of transactions fell by 30.3% to 5.3 billion. Furthermore, only 37.8% of the 3,602 blockchain games remain active. Despite advances in infrastructure and technology, such as improved blockchain processing capabilities and lower gas fees, the market performance of Web3 games in 2024 has still not met expectations.

ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first bank to offer retail cryptocurrency trading services, has pioneered the integration of Bitcoin and Ethereum trading into traditional banking apps. Working with HashKey Exchange and operating under Hong Kong's regulatory framework, the bank offers its 800,000 users a secure and convenient way to invest in cryptocurrencies. This groundbreaking initiative showcases the merging of traditional finance with digital assets while setting an important precedent for Asian financial institutions. It may inspire more banks to adopt similar approaches as they transform from traditional services into comprehensive digital financial platforms.

Purchasing Power Parity provides clear insight and a deeper understanding of price disparity and how exchange rates are determined, enabling policymakers, investors, and economists to evaluate economic conditions globally. Learn how Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) compares currency values and living costs across countries, and its role in understanding price disparities, exchange rates, and global economic conditions.

As 2024 ended and 2025 began, I reflected on my crypto journey and drawing insights from OpenGuild Vietnam discussions, yappers around Ethereum and Optimism Superchain. Here’s a deep dive into the key technical and strategic developments shaping Polkadot and Ethereum in 2025.

This is a value investor's reflection on investing in Bitcoin. Initially influenced by his sons' belief in cryptocurrency, he discusses the generational shift in perceiving value and explains why he allocated a portion of his portfolio to Bitcoin despite it contradicting traditional value investing principles.

Through continuous purchases of Bitcoin and innovative financing, MicroStrategy has become the world's largest holder of Bitcoin in listed companies. Its stock price is closely linked to the price of Bitcoin, making it a Bitcoin amplifier in the U.S. stock market. Chairman Michael Saylor’s strategy advances the discussion of Bitcoin as corporate digital capital while also revealing the potential and challenges of this high-risk, high-reward strategy. This article analyzes MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategic transformation and its profound impact on corporate asset management.