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EOS has rebranded as Vaulta, stepping away from its former “ETH killer” identity to reposition itself as a Web3 banking operating system tailored for institutional and regulatory-compliant users. Vaulta is now concentrating on cross-border payments, asset custody, and the development of financial infrastructure. The company has also secured strategic partnerships with WLFI, Fosun, and other major players as it seeks to reestablish itself at the center of the industry.

HIP-3 brings prediction markets onto the Hyperliquid perpetual contract rails. By combining high leverage, shared liquidity, and permissionless market creation, it allows event trading—from elections to macro data—to flow as efficiently as crypto contracts. Structured risk management is introduced to eliminate the expiry “jump” risk inherent in binary markets, while scalar markets serve as the secure entry point.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the differences between ETH and SOL in terms of price trends, treasury management strategies, ETF progress, and application use cases in 2024–2025. It explains why SOL transitioned from a market leader to a follower and examines potential opportunities for SOL’s resurgence and long-term growth potential.

A comprehensive analysis of how Arbitrum, starting with $350 million, has strategically built out its RWA ecosystem and expanded into on-chain bonds, stablecoins, and cross-border financial markets, exploring the next wave of wealth opportunities.

The article not only examines the history and background of Ronin, but also offers an in-depth analysis of the drivers behind its transformation, the process of transition, and the direction of its future development.

The article not only analyzes the technical and financial architecture of these projects but also explores how they attract institutional capital into the DeFi space through strategic partnerships and innovative designs.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 19, BTC is trading around 115,900 USDT, with short-term support at 115,800 USD and resistance between 118,500–119,000 USD. ETH is priced at 4,358 USDT, with key support at 4,270 USD and short-term rebound potential at 4,450–4,500 USD. Popular low-cap tokens showed strong performance, with WKC, BSU, and WAVES rising 56.57%, 39.06%, and 23.43% over 24 hours, accompanied by significant increases in trading activity and community engagement. BitMine’s ETH holdings surpassed $6.6 billion, but its stock fell 7% amid ETH’s pullback. Bless Network announced its $TIME airdrop, allocating 10% of the total supply at mainnet launch, while the Stellar Development Foundation invested in Archax to promote real-world asset tokenization.

In July, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization showed an accelerated upward trend, with the total market cap breaking through $4 trillion in late July. A key factor driving this increase is the growing expectation of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2025. All of the top 8 cryptocurrencies by market cap saw gains this month, with ETH emerging as the best-performing token in July, surging over 50% in a single month. While BTC also achieved a gain of nearly 10%, it underperformed other mainstream cryptocurrencies.

Last week, Chainlink (LINK) gained 11.37%, fueled by its partnership with ICE, a new TVS all-time high, and notable whale buying, reinforcing its leadership in the oracle sector. Sei Network kept up strong momentum with rapid stablecoin growth and strategic institutional moves, remaining the most active EVM chain. Meanwhile, Aave's borrowing volume topped $25 billion, with deposits now ranking among the top 40 U.S. banks.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 20, the crypto market broadly entered a downward correction phase, with both BTC and ETH weakening. The state of Wyoming launched FRNT, the first state-issued stablecoin in the U.S., marking a pioneering attempt in public sector digital currencies. Solana led globally in fee stability, with its FSR far exceeding other major blockchains. Meanwhile, 1inch introduced native cross-chain swaps between Solana and EVM chains, enhancing user experience and security. Performance among narrative tokens was mixed: MNT rose 6.2% driven by ecosystem incentives and community engagement; MORPHO gained 2.5% thanks to multi-platform integration and updated yield products; LDO remained resilient, reflecting continued momentum in liquid staking.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 20, the crypto market broadly entered a downward correction phase, with both BTC and ETH weakening. The state of Wyoming launched FRNT, the first state-issued stablecoin in the U.S., marking a pioneering attempt in public sector digital currencies. Solana led globally in fee stability, with its FSR far exceeding other major blockchains. Meanwhile, 1inch introduced native cross-chain swaps between Solana and EVM chains, enhancing user experience and security. Performance among narrative tokens was mixed: MNT rose 6.2% driven by ecosystem incentives and community engagement; MORPHO gained 2.5% thanks to multi-platform integration and updated yield products; LDO remained resilient, reflecting continued momentum in liquid staking.

This article offers a detailed exploration of major policy initiatives—including the GENIUS Act, evolving SEC regulations, and executive orders related to 401(k) plans. It examines how these measures accelerate the advancement of stablecoins, on-chain financial infrastructure, and zero-knowledge (ZK) privacy technologies.

By analyzing these key factors, the article reveals the driving forces behind the current market bull run and offers predictions on future market changes along with risk management recommendations.

The article provides an in-depth explanation of Goblin Finance’s core features and advantages, while also exploring critical challenges in the current Aptos ecosystem—including fragmented yields, extensive idle capital, the absence of a centralized yield hub, and the increasing homogenization of LST products.

Using case studies from multiple projects, this article explains how yield-generating stablecoins allocate returns from underlying assets, providing passive income for holders. It also examines their potential to bridge the gap between DeFi and traditional finance.