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BNB Chain Prepares for Critical Fermi Hard Fork BNB Chain has officially announced the upcoming Fermi hard fork upgrade for the BSC mainnet. By significantly reducing block intervals, this upgrade will enhance transaction processing efficiency and increase network throughput. Recognized as a key milestone in optimizing BSC’s core performance, all relevant nodes are required to update their versions ahead of time to ensure network stability.

SHDW, a new application in the Solana ecosystem, has come under scrutiny after users reported being unable to withdraw their funds. Despite promoting privacy trading and anti-front-running capabilities, the platform presents significant operational risks. In this quick read from Gate, we'll outline the sequence of events regarding the SHDW withdrawal issues and advises users to proceed with extreme caution.

Stagflation refers to a rare scenario where economic growth stalls, inflation remains elevated, and unemployment increases at the same time. This article analyzes the underlying causes and investment impacts of stagflation by exploring economic principles, historical examples, and policy responses. It also provides strategic considerations for navigating stagflation effectively.

Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% upon taking office has caused bank stocks to tumble and sparked widespread concerns over tighter credit and the effects on consumers. This comprehensive analysis examines the latest developments, explores opposing perspectives, and addresses the key challenges in implementing the proposed legislation.

Bitcoin whales are showing renewed activity, as on-chain balances have risen sharply. A BTC weekly close above $88,500 would represent a pivotal price trigger and may set the stage for the next bullish trend. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the latest on-chain data and technical indicators.

A massive wave of gains is sweeping the crypto market, as Monero (XMR) hits a record high and lifts the prices of other privacy-focused chains like Zcash. In this quick read from Gate, we'll explore the key drivers behind the Monero price surge, market dynamics, and opportunities for investors seeking financial privacy.

A complete breakdown of Motley Fool's 10 Best Stocks for 2026 features the latest recommendations and current price performance. This report highlights leading large-cap tech companies and long-term investment opportunities, offering valuable insights for investors.

BscScan serves as the official blockchain explorer for Binance Smart Chain (BSC). It provides transaction search, wallet address review, and smart contract analytics. Users can verify the authenticity of transactions, which increases transparency across the entire BSC ecosystem.

To encourage users to explore Gate Perp DEX and build consistent on-chain perpetual futures trading habits, Gate Perp DEX is launching the Continuous Trading Challenge.

Discover the meaning of TradFi and its significance within today's financial system. This article offers an in-depth analysis of TradFi’s definition, explores its distinctions from DeFi, and examines future trends in the context of current market developments.

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.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin is showing a short-term range-bound upward trend, while Ethereum continues to hold firmly above $3,000, with its overall uptrend still intact. Driven by WLFI’s launch of a lending market powered by Dolomite, DOLO surged over 55%; Dusk rose more than 28% on positive momentum from the DuskDS Layer-1 upgrade; and DASH climbed about 18% following an oversold-driven rebound. The amount of ETH queued to join the Ethereum PoS network has risen to 2.17 million, reflecting strong market confidence in Ethereum’s long-term staking yields and network security. The current period represents a critical window for the passage of the Clarity Act, as failure to reach consensus could increase the risk of delays or outright failure.

Gate Research:BTC has entered a consolidation and recovery phase after pulling back from recent highs, while ETH has significantly outperformed most altcoins over the past week. Gate has expanded its TradFi offerings by enabling CFD trading on traditional financial assets, including gold, foreign exchange, indices, commodities, and selected popular stocks. On-chain capital is increasingly flowing toward trading-oriented networks, with Perp DEXs emerging as the key driver. Hyperliquid and Ink recorded the highest net inflows among public chains. On the technology front, StarkNet, leveraging its high performance and verifiable execution capabilities, has become one of the core technology stacks for Perp DEXs. It helps on-chain derivatives evolve toward exchange-grade infrastructure.

Gate’s derivatives market share rose to 11% in December, leading annual growth with a 9.32% increase. Spot momentum, app upgrades, and brand wins further strengthen its global presence.

China’s payments sector is undergoing a major shakeup, with a steep drop in licenses, declining fee rates, and tighter regulatory scrutiny. For top institutions, global expansion is now a strategic necessity. This article offers an in-depth look at the true costs of taking payment businesses overseas: international licensing, compliance systems, talent competition, and geopolitical risk. It reveals the underlying logic as cross-border payments move from “model-driven windfalls” to an “endurance race,” and examines how Chinese payment enterprises are carving out long-term survival in the global financial landscape.