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Rate Hikes Plus CLARITY Blocked: Why Bitcoin Didn’t Drop Despite Double Bad News?

Rate Hikes Plus CLARITY Blocked: Why Bitcoin Didn’t Drop Despite Double Bad News?

With the Fed raising rates by 25 bps and the CLARITY Act stalling—two headwinds—BTC rebounded from $76,000 to $81,000. Let’s break down the bearish liquidation cascade and the rationale behind institutional dip-buying.

Blog Team2026-09-20

Good News Turns Into Bad News? Arc Mainnet Launch Day: Why Did Ecosystem Tokens Plunge Together?

Good News Turns Into Bad News? Arc Mainnet Launch Day: Why Did Ecosystem Tokens Plunge Together?

The day after Arc’s mainnet launched, ARGUS’s market cap fell from $38 million to $19.43 million. LONG dropped more than 70%, and COOL fell more than 75%. A deep dive into the liquidity structure and risk mechanisms of new public-chain ecosystem tokens.

Blog Team2026-09-17

Is a Stronger Dollar Bad for Gold? Understanding the Inverse Relationship Between Gold Pricing and the US Dollar Index

Is a Stronger Dollar Bad for Gold? Understanding the Inverse Relationship Between Gold Pricing and the US Dollar Index

This article leverages the latest data from July 2026 to break down the macroeconomic logic behind the inverse correlation between the US Dollar Index and gold, offering key investment insights.

Blog Team2026-07-07

KelpDAO Hack Fallout: How Aave Contained 80% of the $200 Million Bad Debt

KelpDAO Hack Fallout: How Aave Contained 80% of the $200 Million Bad Debt

KelpDAO suffered a $292 million loss due to a hack, while Aave saw $8.45 billion in outflows within 48 hours. DeFi United has raised $160 million, covering nearly 80% of the bad debt gap.

Blog Team2026-04-27

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CDOR Rate Surges to 15%: Examining Aave Lending Pressures and Shifts in DeFi Interest Rate Structures

CDOR Rate Surges to 15%: Examining Aave Lending Pressures and Shifts in DeFi Interest Rate Structures

In April 2026, Aave faced a sharp drop in TVL and a bad debt crisis, while the lending rate for CDOR stablecoins surged to 15%, reaching a two-year high.

Blog Team2026-04-23

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Hits Aave: $230 Million Bad Debt and $9 Billion TVL Wiped Out

Kelp DAO cross-chain bridge exploit exposes Aave to up to $230 million in bad debt, wiping $900 million from DeFi’s total value locked. This article unpacks the attack’s propagation mechanism and the underlying causes of the resulting liquidity crisis.

Blog Team2026-04-22

KelpDAO Vulnerability Triggers DeFi Trust Crisis: TVL Plummets by $14 Billion

KelpDAO Vulnerability Triggers DeFi Trust Crisis: TVL Plummets by $14 Billion

KelpDAO suffers $292 million loss from cross-chain vulnerability, Aave faces over $300 million in bad debt risk, DeFi TVL drops by $1.4 billion in two days, and Curve’s founder calls for industry-wide security standards.

Blog Team2026-04-21

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

2026’s Biggest DeFi Security Incidents: KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit and Nearly $200 Million in Aave Bad Debt

KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Triggers Nearly $200 Million in Bad Debt on Aave, Over $13 Billion Wiped from DeFi Total Value Locked. Analysis of Attack Mechanism, Risk Transmission, and Industry Lessons.

Blog Team2026-04-20

Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Volatility Decay in Gate ETFs: From Mechanisms to Practical Strategies

Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Volatility Decay in Gate ETFs: From Mechanisms to Practical Strategies

The market itself isn’t inherently good or bad; what matters is whether your strategy fits the conditions. This principle lies at the heart of Gate’s trading philosophy.

Blog Team2026-04-16