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Tether is redirecting its $180 billion in reserves from U.S. Treasuries toward physical gold, having brought on board Vincent Domien, HSBC’s Global Head of Metals Trading, and Mathew O’Neill, EMEA Head of Precious Metals Issuance. Their aim is to establish a vertically integrated supply chain encompassing trading, logistics, storage, and mining investments.

As global technology stocks shift into a new AI-driven cycle, Microsoft (MSFT) leveraged its cloud and AI dual engines to generate $77.7 billion in revenue for Q3 2025. The company further accelerated its AI momentum by securing a $250 billion long-term contract with OpenAI and a $9.7 billion GPU supply agreement, fully initiating its AI flywheel.

Lighter founder Vladimir Novakovski has shifted his focus from AI back to crypto, aiming to create a transparent, fair, and verifiable foundational layer for finance. The $68 million funding round drew participation from industry giants including Founders Fund, Ribbit Capital, and Robinhood, driving Lighter’s valuation above $1.5 billion and positioning it as a standout newcomer in the DeFi infrastructure space.

The cryptocurrency market is pivoting from prioritizing user privacy to emphasizing institutional privacy. ZKsync utilizes a hybrid architecture that combines native private chains with ZK proofs synchronized to the public blockchain, achieving a balance among privacy, liquidity, and regulatory compliance. This signifies a pivotal moment for DeFi, as it moves from retail-driven speculation toward institutional-grade adoption.

The U.S. Senate approved a significant appropriations bill with a 60–40 vote, paving the way to resume federal government operations. The legislation now heads to the House of Representatives for a vote and could potentially end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Uniswap has proposed activating protocol fees and standardizing ecosystem incentive mechanisms, triggering a surge in UNI prices and marking a structural upgrade for decentralized exchanges.

Square has officially rolled out Bitcoin payments to roughly 4 million merchants. Utilizing the Lightning Network, the platform delivers instant settlement with no transaction fees, signaling a major milestone as cryptocurrency enters the era of everyday payments.

Polymarket is capitalizing on ICE’s $2 billion strategic investment and the return of U.S. licensing to establish a global event contract trading platform. Essential project insights for newcomers.

The European Union's new AML cash payment ban is set to take effect, limiting cash transactions over €10,000. This article explores the potential implications for the cryptocurrency, stablecoin, and Web3 payments ecosystem.

Dogecoin trading volume has soared to approximately $2 billion, yet the price has not recovered in tandem. Does this signal the start of a bull market, or is it a warning that large holders are exiting their positions? This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing battle between bullish and bearish forces in DOGE, and highlights key risk factors to watch.

Gate Smart Quantitative Fund emerged to meet market demand, harnessing artificial intelligence as its foundation. By applying algorithmic models to analyze market trends and implementing automated trading strategies for market-neutral hedging and risk management, it delivers data-driven, rational investment solutions.

GUSD’s core philosophy centers on “stability with growth,” generating yields from off-chain real-world assets like U.S. Treasury bills and high-rated corporate notes, and bringing transparency and on-chain accessibility to traditional financial interest structures.

The AI-themed token $AIA skyrocketed from $1 to $48 within a matter of days, posting gains of more than 4,600%. This article explores the rationale for its explosive growth, the underlying project mechanisms, and key risk factors, providing investors with insight into the real forces powering the AI frenzy.

Gate Layer offers comprehensive EVM compatibility, dual-layer security, and high transaction throughput, enabling seamless multi-chain interoperability via integration with the LayerZero protocol. As the gasless Swap feature and Gate Swap liquidity pool go live, Gate Layer continues to advance its decentralized trading and ecosystem infrastructure.

Gate ETH staking offers 100% reserve backing, multi-signature security, and real-time risk management. Join with a minimum of just 0.00000001 ETH. VIP members receive up to 60% off the standard 6% service fee, enabling both beginners and high-volume investors to safely, transparently, and flexibly amplify the compound value of their idle ETH.