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Plasma One Officially Launches: How a Stablecoin-Native Digital Bank Is Transforming the Crypto Payment Experience

Plasma One Officially Launches: How a Stablecoin-Native Digital Bank Is Transforming the Crypto Payment Experience

Plasma One has officially launched, marking the debut of the first stablecoin-native digital banking application. This article explores the deeper implications of this milestone for the crypto payments ecosystem from three perspectives: product logic, market impact, and industry trends.

Blog Team06/17/2026

Gate Card vs. Traditional Bank Cards: How Digital Asset Payments Are Changing Money Movement

Gate Card vs. Traditional Bank Cards: How Digital Asset Payments Are Changing Money Movement

As digital assets become increasingly integrated into everyday life, payment methods are evolving as well. The Gate Card enables spending with BTC, USDT, ETH, GT, and other cryptocurrencies, and offers up to 5% cashback.

Blog Team06/17/2026

Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Hits Record High: SpaceX Valuation Surpasses $250 Billion—Where Are We in the AI Cycle?

Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Hits Record High: SpaceX Valuation Surpasses $250 Billion—Where Are We in the AI Cycle?

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 5.45%, reaching a record high, while SpaceX’s valuation soared past 2.52 trillion yuan. According to a Bank of America survey, 80% of respondents believe semiconductors have become "the most crowded trade in history."

Blog Team06/16/2026

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1%, How Will Yen Carry Trade Unwinding Impact the Crypto Market?

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1%, How Will Yen Carry Trade Unwinding Impact the Crypto Market?

On June 16, the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1%, marking the highest level since 1995. How might the unwinding pressure from yen carry trades impact the crypto market? What volatility risks do high-beta assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum face as a result?

Blog Team06/16/2026

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How Will the Crypto Market Respond to the June FOMC Decision and the Bank of Japan's Rate Hike?

How Will the Crypto Market Respond to the June FOMC Decision and the Bank of Japan's Rate Hike?

Federal Reserve’s June FOMC Dot Plot May Drop Rate Cut Guidance; Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates to 1%—Highest in 31 Years. How Will the Crypto Market Price In Liquidity Tightening Expectations?

Blog Team06/15/2026

ECB Rate Hikes vs. Fed Hawkish Divergence: How Rising Global Interest Rates Impact Bitcoin and Risk Assets

ECB Rate Hikes vs. Fed Hawkish Divergence: How Rising Global Interest Rates Impact Bitcoin and Risk Assets

The European Central Bank has announced a 25 basis point increase for each of its three key interest rates, raising the deposit facility rate to 2.25%. This marks the first rate hike since September 2023.

Blog Team06/12/2026

Why Is Gold Price Falling? The Three-Way Battle Between Central Bank Gold Purchases, Rate Hike Expectations, and Geopolitical Tensions

Why Is Gold Price Falling? The Three-Way Battle Between Central Bank Gold Purchases, Rate Hike Expectations, and Geopolitical Tensions

Analyzing the key drivers behind the nearly 20% pullback in gold prices from their peak in 2026, including the reversal of macro liquidity, shifts in Federal Reserve policy, and the structural relationship between gold and the crypto market.

Blog Team06/10/2026

Why Are Institutions Betting on Both XRP and SWIFT? Analyzing the Parallel Evolution of ETF Capital Flows and Blockchain-Based Bank Payments

Why Are Institutions Betting on Both XRP and SWIFT? Analyzing the Parallel Evolution of ETF Capital Flows and Blockchain-Based Bank Payments

This article examines the competitive and cooperative dynamics between XRP and SWIFT in the cross-border payments sector, and outlines three adoption pathways for blockchain-based payments in banking.

Blog Team06/09/2026

Payment System Overhaul? RWA’s 2026 Breakthrough: Bank RWA Deposit Networks Set to Launch

Payment System Overhaul? RWA’s 2026 Breakthrough: Bank RWA Deposit Networks Set to Launch

Major banking consortium prepares tokenized deposit network, plans to launch blockchain settlement layer in 2026. Explore how Wall Street is leveraging tokenization technology to transform payment systems and enhance capital flow efficiency.

Blog Team06/05/2026