Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

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Bitcoin Undervalued vs Gold: Analyst Signals Rally Ahead

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is widely cited as undervalued when measured against traditional stores of value like gold and the broad money supply, according to Samson Mow, the chief executive of Bitcoin technology firm Jan3. In a Saturday post on X, Mow argued that BTC sits roughly 24% to 66% below its tr
CryptoBreaking·03-02 20:15

Techemynt to Launch Tokenized Gold and Silver Bullion in New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand, March 3rd, 2026, Chainwire New Zealand-based fintech & Real World Asset (RWA) Issuer Techemynt Limited is launching $GoldNZ and $SilverNZ, delivering investment-grade physical bullion located in NZ, available globally Techemynt, a New Zealand-based digital asset issuer,
ETH3.79%
TOKEN3.71%
RWA1.29%
BlockChainReporter·03-02 20:05

Iran’s $7.8B Crypto Shadow Economy Just Got a Lot More Interesting

While the world watches missiles fly over Iran, there’s a parallel war happening on-chain. And it’s been running quietly for years. Iran legalized Bitcoin mining back in 2019. The deal? Licensed operators get subsidized electricity, and mined BTC goes straight to the central bank. The government t
BTC3.51%
CryptoBreaking·03-02 20:05

Senate Democrats urge DOJ, Treasury probe into Binance sanctions compliance

Key insights Lawmakers request a DOJ and Treasury review of Binance’s sanctions and AML controls. Reports allege $1.7B in crypto flowed to Iran-linked entities via the exchange. Senators cite concerns over post-settlement compliance and political ties. Senate Democrats have asked the U.S. DOJ an
CryptoBreaking·03-02 19:50

Can XRPL Dethrone Deribit With Its Own Chain?

_ Transia-RnD proposes an XRPL sidechain for options and up to 200x leverage, drawing direct comparisons to Hyperliquid’s $9B chain. Here’s what’s in the pitch._ Transia-RnD has dropped a formal pitch for an XRPL options sidechain. Purpose-built. Not retrofitted. Denis Angell, the developer
XRP4.36%
HYPE9.81%
LiveBTCNews·03-02 19:39

ETH Crashes 60%, Yet TradFi Doubles Down Hard

_Ether is down 60% from its 2025 high and 36% in 2026 alone, yet JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Citi keep building on Ethereum. Here’s what they see._ Ether is trading near $1,900. That is a 60% drop from its 2025 high. The $3,000 level feels distant, and retail frustration is building fast. But
ETH3.79%
SOL6.55%
ARB8.66%
OP5.84%
LiveBTCNews·03-02 19:36

XRP Ledger Drops Out of Top 10 RWA Chains Amid Rising Rivalry

The XRP Ledger has slipped in the global ranking of real-world asset tokenization protocols, signaling fresh pressure in a fast-growing market. Recent data places the network outside the top ten chains by on-chain RWA value. The shift highlights rising competition as multiple blockchains race to
XRP4.36%
PLUME6.88%
RWA1.29%
ETH3.79%
CryptoBreaking·03-02 19:35

Nasdaq Wants a Piece of the Prediction Market Biz Too

In brief Nasdaq files with the SEC to offer binary "Outcome Related Options" contracts. The move puts Nasdaq in competition with Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com. Wall Street giants like ICE, CME Group, and Cboe are also entering the space. Nasdaq Inc., the parent company of the
Decrypt·03-02 19:16

Oil Price Prediction: Supply Shock Puts $100 Crude Back in Play

Crude oil has snapped out of its recent lull and is now trading at its highest level since June. And this time, it’s not just about scary headlines. It’s about supply math. The market has moved from pricing in “what if” scenarios to reacting to real infrastructure damage. Strikes tied to
CaptainAltcoin·03-02 19:05