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Gate Research (2025.2.1-2025.2.7): On February 1, Uniswap CEO announced that the V4 version will provide lower gas fees for user swaps and increased LP profits. On February 4, Ethereum founder Vitalik indicated that the Pectra upgrade is scheduled for execution in March. On February 4, Movement launched a year-long Cornucopia liquidity enhancement program. On February 6, Syndicate integrated with Alchemy Rollup infrastructure and launched an accelerator program.

Gate Research (2025.2.1-2025.2.7) – This report comprehensively analyzes the key dynamics in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomy. On February 1, the U.S. government announced new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, leading to significant volatility in the cryptocurrency market. On February 3, former President Donald Trump agreed with the President of Mexico to suspend the anticipated tariffs immediately. On the same day, an Oklahoma state legislator proposed the Bitcoin Freedom Act, which is under review at the 60th legislative session. On February 5, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo predicted that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates twice this year.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week BTC price entered a descending triangle pattern, ETH briefly dropped below $2,100 before entering a consolidation phase. The U.S. Senate Committee approved Howard Lutnick's nomination for Secretary of Commerce. FDIC released documents on crypto-related activity supervision. BTC mining difficulty increase led to decreased January production for most mining companies. Total stablecoin supply exceeded $220.9 billion. Storm Trade's TVL rose 26.77% over 7 days, reaching $33.96 million. The Ionic platform suffered a hack with $8.6 million stolen and security audit concerns emerged.

Gate Research: This week, four projects—Avalon Labs, SOMO, MetaBrawl, and Credible—have all provided opportunities for users to participate in airdrops. Avalon Labs combines traditional finance with decentralized finance through USDa, offering users stable returns. SOMO integrates blockchain, AI, and gaming elements to create a new metaverse entertainment experience. MetaBrawl is an action game that combines open-world exploration with platform combat. Credible uses blockchain technology to establish a decentralized credit scoring system, aiming to address the pain points of traditional credit systems. These projects offer relatively simple participation methods, allowing users to earn airdrop rewards or participate in project governance by completing tasks, staking assets, and other activities.

Gate Research: This report summarizes blockchain industry developments from February 3 to February 7. Stargate Finance TVL surpasses $868 million; Dinero TVL exceeds $205 million; Hyperliquid's cumulative revenue surpasses $70 million; Berachain announces mainnet launch on February 6; Storm Trade TVL increases by 26.77% in 7 days, reaching $33.96 million; Galxe ecosystem expansion accelerates with 287% user growth.

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 7, BTC price is facing key support around $96,000, and the short-term trend remains unclear. USDC Treasury minted 68.92 million USDC on Ethereum, increasing market liquidity. The $PAIN presale of 186,000 SOL has become one of the largest meme projects in Solana's history. The U.S. Congress is paying attention to cryptocurrency de-banking, with concerns raised over the FDIC's policy shift. Ondo Finance launched the Layer 1 public chain, Ondo Chain. In the past 24 hours, one project publicly announced securing financing, raising €1.1 million, focusing on the RWA (Real-World Assets) sector.

In January 2025, the Web3 industry maintained momentum but experienced a slowdown in funding, with 148 deals totaling $1.44 billion. Compared to December 2024, funding activity declined—deals decreased by 9.75% and total funding amount fell by 53.24%. Blockchain services and CeFi emerged as investment hotspots, while mergers and acquisitions became the primary expansion strategy for industry leaders seeking rapid market share growth. Small and medium-scale funding projects dominated the landscape, reflecting strong market interest in early-stage ventures. The Web3 industry's dynamism was further evidenced by the rapid growth of leading projects like Phantom, SoSoValue, Tea-Fi, Oshi, and Bluwhale.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 18, BTC traded in a narrow range while ETH broke out to a new local high, leading the major assets. The U.S. House of Representatives passed three key crypto bills, including the GENIUS Act, advancing the formation of a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework. Meanwhile, CANARY filed for a Staked INJ ETF, and Russia’s Sberbank announced plans to offer crypto custody services. Gate Launchpool introduced the L2 project Eclipse, enabling BTC/ETH/ES staking for airdrop rewards.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 21, BTC entered a phase of high-level pullback and consolidation. ETH remains in a strong upward channel, reaching a local high of around $3,780. Former President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, marking the enactment of the first U.S. federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. Abstract Chain surpassed 100 million on-chain transactions. Ethereum launched the “The Torch” NFT to commemorate its 10th anniversary, with minting open to the public on July 30.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 22, the cryptocurrency market saw Bitcoin (BTC) exhibit a pattern of high-level volatility, finding support near $116,600 before rebounding, though it repeatedly failed to break through the $118,500 resistance level, indicating weakening upward momentum. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) fluctuated around $3,800, briefly touching this level after breaking through $3,700, but failed to surpass the key resistance of $4,000, showing signs of short-term fatigue. On the corporate front, Nasdaq-listed Bit Origin announced its first purchase of Dogecoin (DOGE), totaling 40,543,745 coins, following its plan to establish an enterprise-level DOGE vault. Ethena Labs revealed a $360 million PIPE deal with StablecoinX, while its foundation launched a $260 million ENA public market buyback plan to bolster ENA reserves. Additionally, Bittensor ecosystem company xTAO announced its listing on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange on July 23, with the stock code XTAO.U.

Last week, the U.S. Congress passed several pieces of cryptocurrency legislation. Conflux (CFX) surged by 111.98%, driven by the release of its 3.0 version and the "Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)" settlement pilot program. Tezos (XTZ) also saw a significant gain of 66.46% amid rising ecosystem activity. Ethereum's institutional adoption is accelerating, fueled by capital inflows, progress on ETF approvals, and growing staking volumes. Meanwhile, Aave's TVL exceeded $33.5 billion, reaching an all-time high.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 23, BTC consolidated at high levels, ETH continued its gradual uptrend with moderate momentum, and altcoins maintained structural rotation. 21Shares filed for an ONDO ETF, marking further progress in RWA compliance; Polygon’s stablecoin supply reached a three-year high, signaling steady capital inflows; and Sui ecosystem’s MPC coordination project Ika announced its mainnet launch on July 29. Gate Launchpool introduced the Solana ecosystem project NeonNeko, supporting GT/NEKO staking for airdrop rewards.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, Bitcoin (BTC) recorded a modest gain of 0.72%, facing resistance and consolidating at higher levels, while Ethereum (ETH) surged by 9.48%, significantly outperforming major altcoins. Bitcoin's annual transaction volume surpassed Visa for the first time, reaching $20 trillion. Ethereum's total lending volume broke through $300 billion, hitting a historical high. REX launched a Solana (SOL) staking ETF, with its assets under management exceeding $100 million within three weeks. The Bitcoin Layer 2 project Merlin initiated its 2.0 upgrade, aiming to create a "yield-generating, tradable" BTC. Crypto mining firm MARA plans to issue $850 million in convertible bonds to increase its BTC holdings. Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon jointly introduced a tokenized money market fund solution on blockchain.

Gate Research Report: From July 8 to 21, 2025, the crypto market experienced a notable upswing, driven by a combination of favorable policy developments and strong technical momentum. The game-focused public chain CROSS led the rally with a remarkable 476% gain, while GAL, SUSHI, and other tokens saw significant volume-driven price increases, attracting short-term capital inflows. Large-cap assets like ETC remained stable, serving as liquidity anchors. The market overall maintained a pattern of “theme-based rotation and mid-to-large cap resilience,” with volume surges continuing to be a key indicator of sentiment. Meanwhile, airdrop campaigns from projects such as Orochi, Gradient, OneFootball, and Fleek have recently gone live. This article outlines participation methods to help users capture potential upside and rebound-related opportunities.

This report systematically reviews the current status and regulatory developments of the global stablecoin market, focusing on legislative trends in major economies such as the United States and Hong Kong since 2025. Currently, the global stablecoin market capitalization exceeds USD 260 billion, with over 170 million users worldwide, spreading across more than 80 countries and regions, making stablecoins an essential part of the digital financial infrastructure. In 2025, the United States passed the Genius Act and Clarity Act, while Hong Kong issued the Stablecoin Ordinance, marking the official entry of global stablecoins into a strongly regulated era.