Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

Fannie Mae just accepted crypto backed mortgages for the first time in American history. Coinbase and Better Home are letting homebuyers pledge Bitcoin as collateral for down payments without selling and triggering taxes. Crypto is no longer the fringe. It is the mortgage market now. But here is

_USD/JPY crosses 160 for the first time since July 2024, raising attention from global investors._ _July 2024 BOJ intervention dropped USD/JPY 20 points, Bitcoin 30%, and S&P 500 10%._ _Strengthening yen raises borrowing costs for leveraged investors, affecting stocks and crypto

In February, combined CEX volumes fell to $5.61T, with Bitcoin trading between $60K and $70K. Bullish spot volume surged, positioning OKX and Gate as significant players in the market.

PEPE whales withdrew $20.7M PEPE, reducing supply and easing sell pressure. Price holds support, with compression building below key resistance level. Rising OI and positive funding signal growing bullish momentum and breakout potential. PepeCoin — PEPE, recently flashed a signal that

_Litecoin trades near $54 in a tight range as traders watch a $53–$40 accumulation zone for a potential breakout move ahead._ Litecoin traded near $54 on the daily chart as traders tracked a possible base after months of losses. Market focus returned after online commentary pointed to an accumula

In 2025, GoPlus Security reported significant growth in a challenging market, achieving a 21.6% increase in SafeToken Locker TVL and launching two AI-native security products, enhancing user safety and compliance within Web3.

Canada’s federal government has unveiled a broad proposal to outlaw cryptocurrency donations to political parties and related election processes, part of a wider package designed to curb anonymous and hard-to-trace contributions. The Strong and Free Elections Act was introduced on Thursday to

The essay highlights challenges in direct RWA token exposure, emphasizes the potential in leverage opportunities amid settlement delays, critiques Morpho's governance token structure, and presents Fluid as a more effective token model with stablecoin links.

The April 2025 Exchange Benchmark report assesses over 100 metrics for digital asset exchanges, rating them from AA-F. Binance tops the scores. Findings reveal improved exchange quality, regulatory maturity, and security practices, with increasing KYC standards.

CoinDesk's November 2025 Exchange Benchmark evaluates 81 digital asset exchanges, ranking them based on risk and transparency using over 200 metrics. Exchanges receiving grades AA–BB are deemed Top-Tier for their compliance and governance.

Crypto stocks plummeted as concerns over the Iran conflict grew. Bitcoin fell to its lowest since early March, trading around $65,804. Major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana faced similar declines, and market sentiment turned negative.

_Lummis backs stronger DeFi protections, but critics warn unclear rules could still expose developers to legal risk._ As the CLARITY Act moves closer to a Senate committee review, debate around it is intensifying. Critics question whether the bill truly protects DeFi developers from legal risk. Sen

Ethereum (ETH) continues to trade in a highly volatile environment along with the rest of the crypto market. Recently ETH had an attempt to begin regaining bullish momentum after briefly returning to a major support area; however, it subsequently fell through that level again. Traders and analysts a

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse framed stablecoins as the crypto sector’s potential “ChatGPT moment” for enterprise payments, arguing that faster, more efficient settlements could accelerate real-world adoption among large corporations. In an interview with FOX Business on Friday, he said boards of