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Circle CPN Custodial Payment Network: USDC Monthly Transaction Volume Surpasses USDT for the First Time

Circle CPN Custodial Payment Network: USDC Monthly Transaction Volume Surpasses USDT for the First Time

On April 8, 2026, Circle launched the CPN Custodial Payment Solution, enabling institutions to settle in USDC using only fiat currency. According to data from Visa and Allium, USDC’s monthly transaction volume surpassed USDT for the first time.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Google Trends 2026: What Dogecoin Surpassing Bitcoin in Popularity Signals for the Industry

Google Trends 2026: What Dogecoin Surpassing Bitcoin in Popularity Signals for the Industry

Google Trends data shows that Dogecoin has surpassed Bitcoin in search popularity for the first time. Meme coins are quickly becoming the primary gateway for new users entering the crypto space, reshaping the industrys traffic landscape.

Blog Team2026-04-09

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

Iran plans to impose a $1 per barrel Bitcoin transit fee on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period, with on-chain payments completed in seconds. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event from the perspectives of geopolitics, sovereign adoption, and de-dollarization.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Is GateRouter still free to use? How can you access the best AI services?

Is GateRouter still free to use? How can you access the best AI services?

GateRouter is currently available free of charge. The platform is in a limited-time free trial phase, offering zero monthly fees and complimentary token credits. Developers only pay based on the actual number of tokens consumed.

Blog Team2026-04-09

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Is Now a Good Time to Join Gate BTC Mining? Latest Insights for April 2026

Is Now a Good Time to Join Gate BTC Mining? Latest Insights for April 2026

This article will break down the latest market trends, the structure of mining costs, and the mechanism behind Gate BTC mining products for readers, addressing each aspect in detail.

Blog Team2026-04-09

GateRouter: An Intelligent Platform Making AI Model Access Simple and Efficient

GateRouter: An Intelligent Platform Making AI Model Access Simple and Efficient

GateRouter leverages an intelligent routing system to help developers optimize AI model invocation processes, boosting efficiency and reducing costs. With a unified API interface, you can easily integrate multiple AI models, saving both development time and resources.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Gate AI: Leading the Intelligent Transformation of Crypto Trading Platforms

Gate AI: Leading the Intelligent Transformation of Crypto Trading Platforms

Gate for AI leverages advanced artificial intelligence to deliver fully automated trading solutions for the crypto market. It empowers investors to analyze market conditions in real time, generate intelligent trading strategies, and execute trades seamlessly, optimizing investment decisions.

Blog Team2026-04-09

TON Mainnet Sub-Second Upgrade Goes Live: Structural Changes Ahead for On-Chain Payments and Gaming

TON Mainnet Sub-Second Upgrade Goes Live: Structural Changes Ahead for On-Chain Payments and Gaming

The TON mainnet fully activated its Sub-Second upgrade on April 7, reducing block finality time from around 10 seconds to approximately 1 second. This article examines the true significance of this upgrade from three perspectives: technical mechanisms, deployment roadmap, and ecosystem impact.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Polygon Giugliano Hard Fork Goes Live: On-Chain Transaction Volume Surges, But Why Is POL Still Hovering Around $0.09?

Polygon Giugliano Hard Fork Goes Live: On-Chain Transaction Volume Surges, But Why Is POL Still Hovering Around $0.09?

Polygon’s Giugliano hard fork was activated on April 8, reducing finality time to just 2 seconds. The network now boasts over 8.1 million daily active addresses and decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume has reached $8.6 billion. However, POL continues to trade around $0.09, highlighting a key issue: the disconnect between on-chain growth and token price.

Blog Team2026-04-08