Topics of Crypto World

This week’s Gate Ventures crypto recap: BTC dropped 2.7%, ETH fell 6.9%, and major altcoins saw broad pullbacks, while Plasma (XPL) surged. On the macro side, U.S. government shutdown risks rose, Cloudflare introduced NET Dollar payments, and CleanSpark secured Bitcoin-backed credit support.

An in-depth analysis of the present and future of Ethereum Layer2: from the rise of leading projects like Arbitrum and Optimism to the many overlooked chains among 150+ L2s. Explore scaling demands, ecosystem divergence, and regulatory challenges, while examining how innovations like EIP-4844 and shared sequencers are set to shape the future of Layer2.

The article provides an in-depth exploration of the development trends in the crypto industry, particularly how stablecoins and tokenized assets are permeating everyday life, and offers a detailed discussion of several investment areas they are interested in.

The article not only reveals the challenges faced by the Ethereum community in terms of communication and outreach but also proposes potential solutions to help readers better understand how to find clarity in a chaotic market.

The article examines how DATCO compares to traditional perpetual capital vehicles like REITs and MLPs, while also evaluating its distinct risks and opportunities.

The article offers a thorough analysis of how the fee switch transforms value accrual by channeling protocol revenue directly to token holders. It also illustrates the mechanism’s potential influence across different market environments by presenting calculations for multiple scenarios.

Biteye systematically reviews 14 leading Perp DEXs and provides a comprehensive comparison of their ecosystem backgrounds, unique features, trading mechanisms, and capital backing. The report presents a tiered analysis of top projects like Hyperliquid, Aster, and Backpack, and outlines crucial strategies for retail users to secure points and maximize returns in connection with the TGE.

Cloudflare, a leading internet infrastructure provider, announced plans to issue a corporate stablecoin called “NET Dollar.” The stablecoin is initially intended for internal payments, aiming to simplify fragmented transactions, facilitate cross-border settlements, and reduce operational friction. This article offers a comprehensive exploration of Cloudflare’s reasons for issuance and the design framework behind NET Dollar. It also examines its potential avenues for future development.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 30, today’s BTC price action showed initial consolidation in a lower range, followed by a strong rally and subsequent consolidation at higher levels. According to Gate market data, XAN is currently priced at $0.192, up about 102.45% in 24 hours; gold prices hit a new all-time high with the tokenized gold market approaching $3 billion; Bitcoin’s market capitalization has surpassed Amazon to rank sixth globally, while the total cryptocurrency market cap reached a record high of $4.1 trillion; Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $547 million in net inflows yesterday, ending five consecutive days of net outflows.

Last week, XPL surged over 70.87% at launch, emerging as the week's top-performing token. MYX and ZEC also gained 63% and 26% respectively, bucking the short-term market trend. Arbitrum topped the public chain rankings with $3.8 billion in net inflows. World Chain, fueled by internal treasury transfers, saw $122 million in net inflows and reached a record high in application activity. Meanwhile, Plasma—the Tether-backed stablecoin chain—went live on the mainnet with the launch of its native token XPL. Leveraging aggressive "airdrop-style" marketing and oversubscription, it quickly captured market attention. Within just days of launch, its TVL exceeded $4.9 billion, making it one of the hottest projects of the week.

Hyper Foundation (Hyperliquid Foundation) announced early on September 29 (UTC) that it has deployed and distributed the Hypurr NFT. Previously, the floor price for this NFT on OpenSea soared to $80,000. It currently remains above 1,400 HYPE, with a value exceeding $60,000 (approximately 400,000 RMB).

Hyperliquid and Pump.fun allocate nearly all fee revenue to token buybacks, using a deflationary strategy to reshape the attributes of crypto tokens and drive decentralized platforms toward a “dividend token” model.

Gate Group, a world-leading player in crypto space, has officially announced that Gate Technology Ltd ("Gate Europe"), a company based in Malta and part of Gate Group, has obtained a MiCA License under the regulation and supervision of MFSA, to provide exchange and custody services to its clients. This milestone marks another significant step forward in Gate Group's global compliance strategy.

At TOKEN2049 Singapore, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech titled "Time to Go All-in on Web3" during the Gate x Red Bull Grid Reception.

In October 2025, Gate, a leading global crypto exchange, announced that its total registered users worldwide have surpassed 40 million. Guided by its "All in Web3" strategy, Gate continues to accelerate the rollout of next-generation digital financial infrastructure. This milestone not only highlights the continued expansion of its user base but also reflects the long-term results of its sustained investment in compliance, security, technology, and ecosystem development.