Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

_CSWAP debuts native Bitcoin staking protocol on Bitcoin Testnet 4. No custodians, no wrapped BTC. One-to-one UTXO mapping to Cardano preprod launches tomorrow._ CSWAP rolled out its native Bitcoin staking protocol this week on Bitcoin Testnet 4. The protocol cuts out custodians completely. No w

Pi Network has set February 15 as the deadline for all nodes to support the first of several scheduled upgrades to remain connected to the network. The new Pi Node improves sync speed and the network’s stability under load, while also expanding the token capabilities. Pi Network has set the

FedEx has joined the Hedera Council, gaining equal voting rights as other governing members, including Google, IBM, and Boeing. FedEx will run a Hedera network node, supporting shared supply-chain data verification across partners and jurisdictions. FedEx Corp. has joined the Hedera Council,

A new Amberdata analysis suggests that a niche DeFi token linked to the Trump family may have warned markets of stress well ahead of a broader crypto downturn. The study examines activity around World Liberty Financial Token (WLFI) on Oct. 10, 2025, a day when roughly $6.93 billion in leveraged cryp

CFTC named a 35-member Innovation Advisory Committee, including CEOs from Ripple, Coinbase, Uniswap, Solana Labs, and Chainlink Labs. The committee also includes leaders from CME, Nasdaq, ICE, DTCC, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Polymarket, per the CFTC roster. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has

Morgan Stanley seeks a blockchain engineer to connect Hyperledger, Polygon, Canton, and Ethereum across its projects. Bitcoin miners TeraWulf and Cipher pivot to AI data centers, boosting value and landing long-term deals with Google and Amazon. Morgan Stanley plans crypto ETFs for

Ripple strengthens cross-border payments with speed and planned liquidity upgrades. Solana offers scalable performance, low fees, and steady developer growth. Stellar enables fast, low-cost, and secure global money transfers. Market downturns often feel uncomfortable, but they create

Figure Technology, a Nasdaq-listed blockchain-based lending firm, confirmed a data breach after attackers used social engineering to compromise an employee. A spokesperson cited by TechCrunch on February 13, 2026, said investigators found a limited set of files had been accessed and that the firm ha

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a massive $410.4 million in outflows on February 12th, increasing weekly losses to over $375 million. This capital flight coincides with a grim report from Standard Chartered, which has lowered its 2026 Bitcoin target from $150,000 to $100,0

Introduction In search for an increasingly better store of value, man has traversed a long path from shells to metals and now almost to digital assets. Since Bitcoin ($BTC) shares many qualities of a good store of value, it has attracted the attention of experts and retailers equally since 2009.

Binance Research this week published a wide-ranging market note that frames the current crypto pullback as a familiar, if uncomfortable, phase in the broader evolution of the market. The report argues that the roughly 50% decline from October’s all-time highs sits squarely within historical

Davis Sacks announces the start of an economic boom. This sign could bode very well for crypto prices.  Explore the reasons behind Sacks’ expectations. As hope dwidles during bearish times, the price of Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to hold reliable support levels. Presently, the price o

PIP-82 proposes recycling up to $1M in Polygon PoS base gas fees for eligible agentic commerce and x402 transactions. Any POL not recycled goes to the burn collector, and the program ends after $1 million is recycled or on Dec 31, 2026. Polygon has proposed a new incentive plan to reduce bas

Bitcoin price stands at $69,397, commanding a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, with $42.58 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over the past day, bitcoin has traded within a tight intraday range of $69,286 to $70,897, pointing to a market that is active, liquid, and carefully positioning

_Key Takeaways_ _AVAX has returned to its multi-year macro support zone at $8.65–$9.11._ _A falling wedge fractal is forming, similar to

Playnance’s Be The Boss program lets anyone launch a fully branded social casino for $1, with automated on-chain revenue sharing. Over 1,500 partners, $1.9 million payouts, and G Coin rewards create a growing, engagement-driven PlayW3 ecosystem. Playnance expanded “Be The Boss”, a global par

Garrett Jin transferred significant amounts of Bitcoin and Ethereum to Binance after Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000, suggesting potential market sales. Additionally, a dormant Satoshi-era wallet was reactivated, amplifying whale activity in the market.

_Key Takeaways_ _PI has broken out of a descending broadening wedge, signaling a potential short-term trend reversal._ _Holding