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Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC remained in a weak consolidation over the past day, repeatedly encountering resistance near 92,000 USDT, while ETH pulled back to the MA10 after a sharp upswing, showing signs of short-term momentum cooling. Market sentiment improved marginally, with capital rotating into the Ethereum ecosystem. Sectors such as Prediction Markets, GambleFi, ZK, and LRT recorded weekly gains of 18%–35%. Stablecoin market capitalization continued to rise, and gas fees remained at ultra-low levels. NIGHT, BEAT, and LUNA posted strong rebounds of 40%–60%, driven respectively by new listings, partnership catalysts, and technical bottom-recoveries. Major banks have begun offering Bitcoin-backed lending, while institutional BTC holdings have surpassed 1.08 million. Tempo’s testnet launch strengthened the narrative around on-chain payments, and expectations surrounding a potential SpaceX IPO as well as Stripe’s acquisition of Valora further boosted market attention. In the coming seven days, CONX, APT

StableChain is a USDT-native payment public chain supported by Bitfinex and Tether. This article provides an in-depth analysis of its vision, core features, technical architecture, team background, along with its differentiated advantages compared to stablecoin protocols such as MakerDAO and Frax, and explores its application prospects in the payment and DeFi ecosystems.

Gate ETF leveraged tokens offer investors access to 2x to 5x leveraged returns without the need to open contract positions or post margin. The design features automatic rebalancing and eliminates forced liquidation, allowing users to effortlessly magnify profits in trending market conditions. This article examines the underlying mechanisms, key benefits, and effective strategies for utilizing these products.

To give back to our users for their support, Gate Web3’s Meme trading platform, Meme Go, is officially launching the “Meme Go Daily Check-in” event. This event features dual modes: BNB Chain “Light” and “Deep” check-ins, offering flexibility for different trading needs.

The article presents, through concrete cases and observations, the keen insights of the crypto community regarding project token economic models, unlocking schedules, and risk factors, while also candidly acknowledging the potential drawbacks brought about by improved market efficiency.

The article integrates macro-economic policy, employment data, liquidity changes, and technical indicators to comprehensively present the potential impact of the market's possible reserve-rebuilding phase on Bitcoin following the end of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction.

The article systematically reviews the advantages and disadvantages of solutions such as wrapped Bitcoin, sidechains, and cross-chain bridges, and highlights recent innovative breakthroughs from both technical and ecosystem perspectives.

The article combines historical context, theoretical analysis, and contemporary phenomena, such as speculative behavior among retail investors and the rise of populism, to deeply reveal the mutually reinforcing cycle between financialization and gambling culture. It also prompts readers to reflect on the double-edged sword effect of market mechanisms and human fallibility on society.

a16z has unveiled the first set of trend insights from "Big Ideas 2026", covering four major areas: Infrastructure, Growth, Healthcare, and the Virtual World. AI is evolving from a tool into a system, transitioning from understanding and generation to autonomous execution, collaboration, and creation. The article deconstructs key transformative concepts such as multimodal data governance, agent-native infrastructure, video models, collaborative vertical AI, preventative healthcare, and world models, presenting the most structurally impactful technological roadmaps and opportunities for industry professionals in 2026.

Cashie 2.0 is a core module within the CARV AI Being system. It maps social interactions into verifiable, on-chain incentives by integrating the x402 payment protocol, the CARV ID identity oracle, and the ERC-8004 agent execution standard.

Leveraged ETFs use perpetual contract positions to maintain a constant leverage ratio—typically 3x or 5x. These tokenized products let users magnify market gains and losses through spot trading, eliminating the need for loans or margin management. As a result, they help users avoid the liquidation risks found in traditional derivatives contracts.

On December 11, at the 2025 Entrepreneur Middle East Leadership Awards in Dubai, Gate was honored as the "Crypto Industry Icon" of the year. Presented by Entrepreneur Middle East, a business media brand with more than a decade of history, the award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to global crypto and Web3 development, showcasing outstanding influence, industry impact, and ecosystem contributions.

This article discusses how tokenized deposits facilitate low-cost lending within the banking system, while stablecoins provide cross-border, 24/7, and permissionless solutions for capital movement. It further highlights that the future of the financial system lies in the coexistence and synergy of these two approaches.

The article underscores the United States’ flexible and pragmatic approach to advancing a crypto regulatory environment, contrasted with Europe’s potential innovation dilemma under stringent rules. By comparing favorable jurisdictions such as Switzerland and the UAE, it highlights a possible trend toward geographic and institutional fragmentation within the global crypto industry.

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 12, BTC showed a clear short-term strengthening trend. ETH moved higher and then pulled back over the past 24 hours, forming a high-level consolidation pattern, while GT remained in a consolidation and recovery phase. LIGHT drew market attention with a sharp gain of +79.47%. Meanwhile, JPMorgan launched the USCP token on Solana to facilitate a landmark on-chain debt issuance for Galaxy; Blockstream announced plans to acquire TradFi hedge fund Corbiere Capital to expand its institutional investment strategy; and El Salvador partnered with Elon Musk’s xAI to roll out the Grok AI education program nationwide.