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Since January, mainstream tokens have experienced a notable rally, driving increased market activity.

The author examines token compliance and shareholder rights, noting that ongoing regulatory uncertainty has compelled projects to implement unconventional capital structures. For example, Uniswap utilizes a dual "Labs–Foundation" framework.

Drawing on data from Santiment, CryptoQuant, CoinGecko, and other sources, the author deconstructs this phenomenal market trend from multiple dimensions—including the "dominance rebound," "ETF-driven boost," "public chain fee wars," and "concentration of holdings"—suggesting it could either signal the dawn of a bull market or represent a trap set by institutional whales.

The "Wo Ta Ma Lai Le" token has gained significant attention as Gate plans to launch it for Flash Swap on January 8 at 21:00. The anticipation of the 2026 Year of the Horse, together with the ongoing Zodiac Meme coin trend, has turned this token into a focal point of discussion within the Chinese crypto community. This article examines the characteristics, market performance, and potential risks associated with the "Wo Ta Ma Lai Le" token.

Gate ETF leveraged tokens are not appropriate for every market environment. In this article, we examine how Gate ETF leveraged tokens perform under different market conditions by analyzing market phases and price structures. This analysis aims to help traders identify optimal times to utilize these tokens and recognize situations where it may be best to avoid them.

Gate Earn has recently introduced a CRO staking product, featuring a current reference annualized yield of 6.22%. This provides CRO holders with a financial solution to participate in the Cronos network and earn on-chain returns.

Gate Web3 BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 9, BTC first extended its previous rally and surged rapidly, forming a short-term peak near 94,800 USDT. ETH also continued its earlier uptrend and pushed higher, topping out around 3,308 USDT, before bullish momentum weakened significantly and prices retreated from the highs, gradually developing into a relatively smooth downward move. Meanwhile, ISLM became the market’s standout performer with a gain of over 460%. On the macro and industry front, JPMorgan is accelerating its blockchain strategy and plans to build a “regulated, interoperable digital money” system. Hilbert Group announced the acquisition of Enigma Nordic for $25 million, further strengthening its institutional-grade crypto trading presence. In addition, a company linked to Tether executives drew market attention after acquiring Northern Data’s bitcoin mining business.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 9, BTC first extended its previous rally and surged rapidly, forming a short-term peak near 94,800 USDT. ETH also continued its earlier uptrend and pushed higher, topping out around 3,308 USDT, before bullish momentum weakened significantly and prices retreated from the highs, gradually developing into a relatively smooth downward move. Meanwhile, ISLM became the market’s standout performer with a gain of over 460%. On the macro and industry front, JPMorgan is accelerating its blockchain strategy and plans to build a “regulated, interoperable digital money” system. Hilbert Group announced the acquisition of Enigma Nordic for $25 million, further strengthening its institutional-grade crypto trading presence. In addition, a company linked to Tether executives drew market attention after acquiring Northern Data’s bitcoin mining business.

To encourage more users to experience on-chain perpetual futures trading, Gate Perp DEX rolls out the On-Chain Newcomer Challenge.

Based on case studies of institutions such as J.P. Morgan, BlackRock, Fidelity, and Allianz, the article argues that Ethereum has emerged as the core platform for global asset tokenization and stablecoin deployment, predicting that ETH could achieve a "NVIDIA moment" with fivefold growth potential.

Against the backdrop of diminishing performance dividends, a16z points out that the competitive core of crypto systems in 2026 is shifting toward privacy, decentralized communication, and verifiable security. This article systematically examines key trends such as the privacy network effect, decentralized messaging, confidentiality-as-a-service, and "code as law," revealing how privacy is evolving from a feature into foundational infrastructure.

Against the backdrop of declining attention dividends, this article systematically examines seven key principles for crypto marketing in 2026—from content, personal trust, and on-chain data to community and creator mechanisms—analyzing how crypto projects can continuously convert user trust into tangible on-chain actions and growth outcomes.

Who's quietly pocketing your SOL on Solana? This article analyzes the on-chain counterpart of PFOF and opaque fee structures, exposing how front-end apps, aggregators, and service providers levy "hidden taxes" on users through priority fees and tips. It also examines how Solana could regain control over fee pricing through protocol-level upgrades.

By analyzing 6,723 crypto funding rounds totaling $25 billion in 2025, this article reveals that venture capital is shifting from singular speculative narratives toward three parallel long-term tracks: prediction markets, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWA), indicating a maturing path for the crypto industry.