Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

French cryptocurrency security company Ledger is preparing to go public in the United States, with an estimated enterprise value of over $4 billion. Ledger is working with multiple investment banks, and the transaction is expected to be completed as soon as this year. The pro-cryptocurrency environment in the U.S. and the policies of the Trump administration are part of the background for its IPO. This IPO is seen as an important opportunity for European startups to make a breakthrough.

_Binance is reportedly eyeing a license in Greece to “passport” its services across all 27 EU member states._ _French regulators have warned that 90 crypto firms are currently unlicensed as the MiCA deadline approaches._ _Meanwhile, traditional banks like KBC are now entering the

VeChain chose VirtualFlame and Nestor as the first VeFounders to run two VeBetter apps; full ownership after 100,000 users. VeFounders take over pre-built VeBetter apps with existing treasuries and social media channels, supported by the VeChain Foundation. VeChain has launched the VeFounder

Advisers at the U.S White House are pushing for advancement of the crypto market structure bill despite strong rejection from the industry leaders last week. The bill faced major criticism for suggesting eliminating stablecoin rewards, but a top White House digital assets adviser is urging

_Kansas lawmakers have just introduced Senate Bill 352 to build a state reserve from abandoned digital property._ _The proposal treats Bitcoin differently by preventing its transfer into the state general fund._ _Kansas is expected to join states like Texas and New Hampshire in

Crypto is entering its production era in 2026, with the push towards trusted infrastructure and a focus on utility, Ripple’s Monical Long says. She also believes it will be the year when stablecoins will become the foundation of global settlement and underpin services like Visa, Stripe and

In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $1.62 billion across four working days, including a massive $708.7 million exit on Wednesday. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan cites Amberdata figures showing basis trade yields have collapsed to 5%, down from 17% last year. Bitcoin's slide to

Shiba Inu's open interest increased by 0.45% to $87.19 million despite a price drop. The crypto market remains weak, affecting SHIB, which is down 6.06% weekly. Traders are cautious as they explore market directions, with key resistance at $0.000008.

Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI), the sovereign wealth fund of Bhutan, has joined forces to launch a Sei blockchain validator. The implementation of the Sei validator will contribute to the creation of new digital innovation pathways in Bhutan, specifically in tokenization and

Introduction Bitcoin remained subdued just under the $90,000 level as Wall Street opened, even as gold and silver pressed toward notable milestones. The market narrative centered on whether BTC could breakout from its current range or continue trading sideways, while precious metals strengthened, h

Ethereum: Leads smart contracts with major upgrades, strong Layer 2 scaling, and rising institutional adoption. Tron: Dominates stablecoin transfers with fast, low-cost transactions and expanding ecosystem utility. Toncoin: Leverages Telegram integration to drive crypto adoption through p

XRP price has spent months moving sideways and lower, testing patience without offering clear direction. That slow grind explains why one technical level now carries so much weight. According to analysis shared by TheCryptoBasic and highlighted by market analyst Chart Nerd, the next move for XR

Hyperliquid leads the decentralized perpetual futures market with $6.23 billion in trading volume and $8.3 billion in open interest. Smaller platforms like tradeXYZ and Variational are gaining traction, indicating a shift in trader strategies and preferences towards longer-term positions.

Introduction (50–100 words) The Davos forum saw geopolitics and crypto collide as President Donald Trump indicated he would not use force to seize Greenland, easing immediate tensions with NATO allies. While the rhetoric cooled, markets remained on edge about the broader implications for U.S.-EU

_Nansen integrates with Sui, offering developers, institutions, and users real-time onchain analytics for improved ecosystem visibility._ Sui has integrated with Nansen to expand real-time onchain data and analytics across its ecosystem. Developers, builders, and institutions now have a