TradFi

TradFi is the foundation of the modern financial system, encompassing regulated financial services such as banking, credit, savings, and foreign exchange. As a counterpart to crypto finance (DeFi and CeFi), TradFi is built around centralized institutions and emphasizes compliance, security, and stability, while facing growing challenges from new financial models in terms of efficiency and openness.

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Yen Carry Trade Explained: How It Moves Global Markets
Intermediate

Yen Carry Trade Explained: How It Moves Global Markets

For decades, Japan had some of the lowest interest rates in the developed world. That's one of many reasons that made the Japanese yen an attractive funding currency.
2026-09-21 10:51:40
How Fund ETF Flows Turn Into Market Signals for Crypto and TradFi
Intermediate

How Fund ETF Flows Turn Into Market Signals for Crypto and TradFi

ETF flows show how much money is moving into or out of exchange-traded funds over a given period. For traders, that provides information that prices alone cannot.
2026-09-21 07:30:16
BONER vs HIMS Stock Token vs Hims & Hers Shares: What Is the Difference?
Beginner

BONER vs HIMS Stock Token vs Hims & Hers Shares: What Is the Difference?

BONER is a community meme token on Robinhood Chain, the HIMS Stock Token is a Robinhood-issued tokenized debt security tracking Hims & Hers Health, and HIMS shares are actual NYSE-listed company equity. BONER suits no ownership purpose at all, the HIMS Stock Token suits onchain economic exposure, and only HIMS shares carry full shareholder rights such as voting and dividends as cash.
2026-09-20 10:50:13
What Is Boner Coin (BONER)? The Robinhood Chain Meme Coin Paired With HIMS Stock Tokens
Beginner

What Is Boner Coin (BONER)? The Robinhood Chain Meme Coin Paired With HIMS Stock Tokens

Boner Coin (BONER) is an independent community meme token deployed on Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 focused on real-world assets. Its main liquidity pool is paired with the HIMS Stock Token, a tokenized security tracking Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS). BONER is not issued or endorsed by Robinhood or Hims & Hers, and holding BONER does not represent ownership of Hims & Hers shares.
2026-09-20 10:30:14
How to Buy and Sell KIMI on the Gate PreIPO Secondary Market
Beginner

How to Buy and Sell KIMI on the Gate PreIPO Secondary Market

Buying and selling KIMI on the Gate PreIPO secondary market follows one chain: enter Pre-IPOs from Earn, open the PreIPO secondary market, search KIMI, read the live order book and fundamentals, pick a batch and submit with the risk notice ticked, then track fills under My Orders and the PreIPO Account.
2026-09-20 09:00:14
What Is the Gate PreIPO Secondary Market? Mechanics & Fees
Beginner

What Is the Gate PreIPO Secondary Market? Mechanics & Fees

The Gate PreIPO secondary market is a secondary market launched by Gate on September 17, 2026, providing secondary trading and liquidity for Pre-IPOs asset certificates with 24/7 supply-and-demand pricing. Its debut project is Moonshot AI (KIMI) under the KIMI/USDT pair, with fees of 0.5% for Makers and 1.5% for Takers, and settlement may be affected by ROFR and underlying asset factors.
2026-09-20 07:50:15
What Are Tokenized Stock Redemption Rights? Robinhood Stock Tokens' In-Kind Redemption and Voting Plan
Beginner

What Are Tokenized Stock Redemption Rights? Robinhood Stock Tokens' In-Kind Redemption and Voting Plan

Tokenized stock redemption rights are the contractual right of tokenized stock holders to exchange tokens for the underlying real shares (in-kind redemption) or for cash at market value (cash redemption). Robinhood Stock Tokens, offered to European users, are currently cash-settled tokenized debt instruments; on September 14, 2026, Robinhood announced plans to add 1:1 in-kind redemption and shareholder voting.
2026-09-20 07:40:14
How Does Edel Build a Tokenized Stock Market? Exploring Runway, Vaults, and Markets
Beginner

How Does Edel Build a Tokenized Stock Market? Exploring Runway, Vaults, and Markets

Edel is expanding from tokenized stock lending infrastructure into Runway, Vaults, and Markets, spanning on-chain financing, structured strategies, and Canton-native Perpetual Futures to create a composable RWA market ecosystem.
2026-09-18 11:20:11
What Is Edel (EDEL)? Tokenized Stocks, On-Chain Lending, and RWA Infrastructure
Beginner

What Is Edel (EDEL)? Tokenized Stocks, On-Chain Lending, and RWA Infrastructure

Edel (EDEL) is an on-chain financial infrastructure project serving the tokenized equities market, spanning stock lending, asset issuance, market trading, and structured strategies while connecting Base and Canton Network.
2026-09-18 11:10:11
Traditional Finance Accelerates Into Web3, New Financial Infrastructure Is Taking Shape
Beginner

Traditional Finance Accelerates Into Web3, New Financial Infrastructure Is Taking Shape

The relationship between traditional finance and Web3 is moving beyond asset trading toward integrated infrastructure. This article examines how the two financial systems are creating new connections through tokenization, stablecoins, custody, settlement, and liquidity.
2026-09-14 10:30:47
Web3 Reshapes Financial Infrastructure: Companies Worthy Of Long-Term Attention
Beginner

Web3 Reshapes Financial Infrastructure: Companies Worthy Of Long-Term Attention

Web3's impact on traditional finance is expanding beyond digital asset trading into trading, custody, payments, settlement, and asset management. This article provides a long-term framework for analyzing which traditional financial capabilities may unlock new growth opportunities through on-chain adoption.
2026-09-14 10:30:11
What Is 4Stock (4STOCK)? A Beginner’s Guide
Beginner

What Is 4Stock (4STOCK)? A Beginner’s Guide

4Stock (4STOCK) is a digital asset deployed on BNB Chain and positioned around bringing selected stock exposure on-chain. Gate lists 4STOCK/USDT spot trading and conversion access, while the token’s legal rights, reserves, and redemption structure require separate verification.
2026-09-14 06:10:17
Oracle (ORCL) Stock: Business Overview, Cloud Growth, and Key Drivers
Beginner

Oracle (ORCL) Stock: Business Overview, Cloud Growth, and Key Drivers

Oracle Corporation is a global technology company known for its database software, enterprise applications, and cloud infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ORCL, Oracle has expanded its business from traditional enterprise software toward cloud computing and AI infrastructure.
2026-09-11 10:40:54
Cloudflare (NET) Stock: Business Model, AI Infrastructure, and Growth
Intermediate

Cloudflare (NET) Stock: Business Model, AI Infrastructure, and Growth

Cloudflare (NET) is a connectivity cloud company that provides networking, cybersecurity, performance, and developer services through its global infrastructure. Its platform helps businesses connect users with websites, applications, and digital services while improving security, reliability, and performance.
2026-09-11 10:30:14
What Is Gate Stock Copy Trading? Copy US, HK, KR Stocks & ETFs
Beginner

What Is Gate Stock Copy Trading? Copy US, HK, KR Stocks & ETFs

Gate Stock Copy Trading is a Gate feature that lets users copy lead traders across U.S., Hong Kong, and South Korean stocks and ETFs. The core mechanics are proportional copy, fractional shares from 0.01, and High-Water Mark profit sharing that only applies after cumulative net PnL reaches a new peak.
2026-09-11 09:59:07
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