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According to CoinDesk's latest exchange report, Gate posted impressive results in Mar., as its Derivative trading volume entered the top three among centralized exchanges worldwide for the first time. Meanwhile, its Spot trading volume also ranked third globally, further strengthening its overall standing in the industry.

On the occasion of Gate's 13th anniversary, Founder and CEO Dr. Han released an open letter titled "Releasing the Power of Transformation Through Cycles", reflecting on the platform's journey from early exploration to global expansion, and outlining his views on industry cycles and future trends.

USDS is a decentralized stablecoin launched by Sky Protocol as an upgraded version of DAI. It maintains its peg to the US dollar through overcollateralization and liquidation mechanisms, while supporting 1:1 conversion with DAI. Compared to DAI, USDS introduces improvements in incentive design, yield integration, and ecosystem scalability, making it a more composable stable asset within DeFi.

This journey would not have been possible without the trust of our users, partners, and team. On this occasion, I would like to share a few reflections on where we started, what we have learned, and how we see the road ahead.

Gate's Futures Stocks will officially launch live trading of TENCENT (TENCENT 00700.HK), MEITUAN (MEITUAN 03690.HK), XIAOMI (XIAOMI 01810.HK), KUAISHOU (KUAISHOU 01024.HK), XUNCE (XUNCE 03317.HK) and ZHIPU (ZhiPu 02513.HK) perpetual contract (USDT-M) at 06:00 (UTC) on April 13, 2026, supporting long and short positions with leverage from 1x to 20x. Leverage can be selected at the time of order placement.

It is reported that Gate's traditional asset category layout is comprehensive, covering the widest range on the entire network.

This article systematically assesses whether AI + Crypto projects genuinely generate irreplaceable on-chain demand, analyzing factors such as PMF definition, demand rigidity, the advantages of on-chain settlement, data and incentive closed loops, retention, and unit economics. It also offers a practical research and filter checklist to assist investors and content creators in identifying high-quality opportunities.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of key on-chain indicators typically seen at the onset of a bull run, such as stablecoin supply, exchange reserves, MVRV, SOPR, profit supply percentage, and long-term holder activity. Drawing on the latest public data from 2026 and benchmarking it against the 2017 and 2020 market cycles, it offers a practical weekly tracking framework along with methodologies for identifying critical risk inflection points.

The TON blockchain has recently completed a significant technical upgrade, greatly enhancing network performance. Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated that the update has boosted the blockchain’s speed by about 10x, with a marked improvement in block generation efficiency. Following the upgrade, transaction confirmation times have been reduced to sub-second levels, delivering a more immediate experience for payments and Mini App use across the Telegram ecosystem.

Securitize, a leading RWA (Real World Assets) tokenization platform, has announced its integration with the TRON blockchain, further advancing its multi-chain strategy. With this partnership, tokenized funds and securities issued by Securitize will be accessible within the TRON ecosystem, enabling broader user reach and enhanced liquidity. This development underscores the trend of traditional financial assets moving on-chain and demonstrates the increasing significance of high-performance public blockchains in institutional-level applications.

WorldLand (WL) is a decentralized computing network that combines blockchain with GPU power. Through its Proof of Compute mechanism, it verifies the execution of computational tasks on-chain. Unlike traditional cloud computing, which relies on platform trust, WorldLand transforms computation into verifiable data, ensuring the authenticity and reliability of AI training and inference results. It stands as a key example of verifiable compute infrastructure in Web3.

This week’s recap highlights persistent macro uncertainty and soft market sentiment, with Bitcoin and Ethereum facing pressure amid weak flows. Meanwhile, institutional initiatives, Bitcoin infrastructure expansion, and selective narrative catalysts continued to drive development across the Web3 ecosystem.

WorldLand operates around the concept of Proof of Compute, transforming GPU computation into verifiable data that can be confirmed on-chain. After a user submits a task, distributed GPU nodes execute the computation and generate a Proof. Verification nodes then validate this Proof, and the blockchain finalizes confirmation and settlement. This process turns traditionally trust-based computation into a verifiable workflow, forming a closed-loop system of execution, validation, and confirmation.

An NFT transfer refers to the process of sending a non-fungible token from one wallet address to another through a blockchain network. At its core, this is a change in ownership recorded within a smart contract. The process typically involves selecting the NFT, entering the recipient’s address, confirming the transaction, and paying network fees. The cost of transferring an NFT depends on blockchain gas fees, while security relies on address verification, private key management, and platform reliability. As cross-chain technology and user experience continue to improve, NFT transfers are becoming more efficient and accessible.

Pandu Pandas (PANDU) is a Web3 project that combines AI Companion, NFTs, and token economics to create a personalized digital companionship experience through intelligent interaction and on-chain identity systems. Users can interact with AI characters via text or voice, while the system continuously learns user preferences during these interactions to refine future responses, enabling long-term relationships with memory. Compared to traditional meme coins, Pandu Pandas introduces real functionality and practical use cases, shifting meme narratives from purely culture-driven to product-driven.