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The article analyzes stablecoin yield collapse caused by token depreciation, capital flight, and competition from traditional finance. It exposes "risk-free yields" as emission-driven bubbles, with DeFi yields now near zero. The piece traces the industry's boom-bust cycle, arguing sustainable yields require genuine revenue and risk pricing.

The crypto industry is shifting from speculative altcoins to equity-like tokens. As retail investors retreat and token supply surges, the market now values projects with real revenue streams. Case studies show sustainable tokens must have viable business models—marking the end of pure speculation.

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 1, BTC experienced a high-volume plunge after a prolonged sideways consolidation at the upper range, forming a rapid downward structure and hitting a low of $86,317, confirming a short-term trend shift from sideways to bearish. ETH had been consolidating near $3,030 for several days but repeatedly failed to break above resistance, with momentum gradually weakening. The price then sharply broke down near the dense moving average zone, falling to a low of $2,831. GT similarly faced a rapid sell-off near its moving average cluster, dropping to a low of $9.73. Meanwhile, PIPPIN (+50.71%), PIEVERSE (+16.38%), and HUMA (+13.23%) performed strongly, highlighting that the market is still seeking relative gains in high-narrative sectors such as AI and PayFi. In November, cryptocurrency trading volume fell to $1.6 trillion, the lowest level in nearly five months. TON and the Telegram ecosystem officially launched the decentralized privacy computing network Cocoon. A Chainlink spo

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 1, BTC experienced a high-volume plunge after a prolonged sideways consolidation at the upper range, forming a rapid downward structure and hitting a low of $86,317, confirming a short-term trend shift from sideways to bearish. ETH had been consolidating near $3,030 for several days but repeatedly failed to break above resistance, with momentum gradually weakening. The price then sharply broke down near the dense moving average zone, falling to a low of $2,831. In November, cryptocurrency trading volume fell to $1.6 trillion, the lowest level in nearly five months. TON and the Telegram ecosystem officially launched the decentralized privacy computing network Cocoon. A Chainlink spot ETF is expected to launch this week, while Grayscale plans to convert its private trust into an ETF.

The article points out that evaluating blockchain projects using short-term price-to-earnings ratios and revenue frameworks constitutes a significant misjudgment. The crypto industry inherently follows an exponential growth curve, meaning the long-term value of ETH and SOL is being undervalued. Market sentiment and linear thinking are obscuring their true growth potential.

Gate Web3 BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks. Users can easily browse the latest airdrop projects, view project overviews, the interaction process, participation timeframes, and directly access project pages through task links to participate.

This article outlines targeted traffic strategies and data-driven examples for platforms like TikTok, LinkedIn, and Telegram. These insights enable teams to capture new Web2 users ahead of institutional entry.

By late 2025, altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin rapidly achieved ETF status within weeks via the Universal Listing Standard and the 8(a) fast track, dramatically altering Wall Street’s regulatory framework. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the SEC’s strategic retreat, how issuers leveraged regulatory loopholes to gain approval, the technological advancements behind Solana staking ETFs, the institutional adoption of XRP and DOGE, and the role of ETFs in accelerating market segmentation and amplifying the crypto multiplier effect. Altcoin ETFs represent a structural inflection point as crypto assets transition from speculation toward mainstream portfolio allocation.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of Launchpads against the backdrop of the resurgence of ICOs, tracing the structural shift from the era of surging capital inflows to the "selected investors" era. Through the deconstruction of the mechanisms of new platforms such as Echo, Legion, MetaDAO, Kaito, and Buildpad, the article presents the advancement in fundraising logic from "first-come, first-served" to "allocating only to the right individuals." It reveals how the next generation of token offerings can achieve more precise capital allocation through on-chain reputation, community engagement, and governance design.

The article points out that evaluating blockchain projects using short-term price-to-earnings ratios and revenue frameworks constitutes a significant misjudgment. The crypto industry inherently follows an exponential growth curve, meaning the long-term value of ETH and SOL is being undervalued. Market sentiment and linear thinking are obscuring their true growth potential.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin fell further below $84,000 on Tuesday, and dragged by BTC’s correction, Ethereum dropped below $2,800 over the past 24 hours, approaching its key $2,600 support again. Ancient8 announced a partnership with the gaming identity layer Dæmons, driving A8 up 89% in the past 24 hours; PRIME’s recent gains were mainly fueled by exchange listings and trading incentives, rising 45% over the same period. Kalshi announced it will tokenize thousands of its existing prediction market contracts on Solana, a move likely to attract more institutional and retail participation; meanwhile, Strategy established a $1.44 billion dividend reserve fund to support payouts, signaling robust cash flow and liquidity management to investors.

Gate Research: Bitcoin stabilized and rebounded last week, reclaiming the $90,000 level. Ethereum also recovered above $3,000, with both assets showing a steady, moderate correction. KAS led the market with a weekly gain of 27.19%, standing out as the top-performing asset. Starknet was the strongest-momentum ecosystem, with STRK staking participation and decentralization indicators trending higher. DeFi TVL has accelerated meaningfully since July, nearing its all-time high. Monad, on the other hand, showed a clear pattern of high network activity paired with heavy airdrop-driven sell pressure. Even with higher TPS and ecosystem incentives after its mainnet launch, over half of recipients sold their tokens, resulting in sharp price volatility.

Is the Bitcoin bull market truly over? Unpacking the reality behind the four-year cycle and emerging variables.

The world of stablecoins in 2025 is sharply divided. Mainland China maintains its comprehensive ban on virtual currencies, categorizing stablecoins as illegal financial activities. In contrast, the global financial system is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the accelerated integration of stablecoins and on-chain infrastructure. In this article, we use original regulatory texts as a foundation to analyze in depth the implications of “policy documents remain effective.” We also examine the dynamic evaluation of overseas stablecoins. The article explores significant changes in financial infrastructure through blockchain accounting, digital wallets, and asset tokenization, offering a clear perspective on the likely future trajectory of stablecoins.

This article examines the disruptive impact of HTTP 402 on traditional financial and tax paradigms, highlighting a relentless progression: eliminating intermediaries, enabling fragmented micropayments, and advancing cross-chain anonymity.