Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

Gate Insights features in-depth crypto analysis, market trends, and long-form articles to help you understand key movements across the crypto industry.

Pudgy Penguins Launched A New Game. Crypto Scammers Made A Fake Version

In brief A fake site is impersonating the newly launched Pudgy World game. The attack mimics real crypto wallet interfaces to steal passwords. Phishing is a major cybercrime vector, with over 193,000 FBI complaints in 2024. A fake website impersonating Pudgy Penguins’ newly launched Pudg
PENGU-6.36%
Decrypt·03-18 16:50

Stripe-Backed Tempo Network Launches With Focus on AI Agent Payments

In brief Tempo, incubated by crypto VC Paradigm and private payments firm Stripe, launched its mainnet on Wednesday. The network is purpose-built for payments, but also launched a new open standard focused on transactions for AI agents. The standard, Machine Payments Protocol, has
ON-3.99%
Decrypt·03-18 16:45

SBI VC Trade kicks off retail USDC lending as stablecoins rise

SBI Holdings’ crypto arm, SBI VC Trade, is rolling out a USDC lending product in Japan, enabling retail users to lend Circle’s stablecoin to the platform under fixed-term agreements in exchange for interest. The offering limits per-user exposure to 5,000 USDC, with the loan treated as an asset to SB
CryptoBreaking·03-18 16:45

STRC Halts Bitcoin Buys: Will BTC Price Dip Again?

Strategy paused its Bitcoin accumulation via STRC preferred stock after failing to raise fresh capital since Friday, signaling a notable shift after two weeks of aggressive buying. The pause comes as STRC traded below its $100 par value, a critical threshold that governs the company’s ATM issuance m
CryptoBreaking·03-18 16:20

Bitcoin Holds Up Amid Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin’s latest update frames a period of geopolitical tension as a test of the asset’s maturity. The release notes Bitcoin has held a $65,000 to $76,000 range while outperforming gold and major equities, suggesting a broader base of demand beyond speculative trading. It points to growing
BTC-5.87%
UP-12.68%
CryptoBreaking·03-18 16:01

Bitcoin Price Prediction Turns Bullish While the PEPE Cofounder’s Presale Captures Capital That SUI’s Technical Bounce Cannot Deliver

The debate around the bitcoin price prediction in March 2026 is becoming increasingly constructive. After Bitcoin surged past $73,000 with whale accumulation accelerating and ETF inflows returning, bullish traders have reason to re engage. But the broader market structure still leaves room
BTC-5.87%
PEPE-5.44%
SUI-5.79%
SOL-4.81%
CaptainAltcoin·03-18 15:45