Macro Trends

Currently, AI-related projects dominate the cryptocurrency market with over 70% of market interest, while the gaming sector follows with single-digit market share. This concentration of interest has led to an undervaluation of Web3 gaming's innovation and growth potential. This report aims to analyze in depth why many gaming companies entered the Web3 gaming market and why the sector has since lost momentum.

This article explores the evolution of blockchain interoperability, focusing on the current phase, Interop 3.0, which enables applications to implement customized cross-chain strategies. The article reviews the progression of interoperability from Interop 1.0 (Asset Transfer Era) to Interop 2.0 (Message Passing Era) and now to Interop 3.0, with an emphasis on full-chain application logic, interoperability owned by applications, and chain abstraction. As the blockchain ecosystem expands, applications need to develop multi-chain strategies to stay competitive and prepare the right scalability approach based on their specific business models.

In 2024, India’s cryptocurrency policy highlights the government’s complex balance between innovation and regulation. As a populous nation and a technological powerhouse, India enforces strict market access, high taxes, and innovation-driven measures to promote market standardization. The policy strengthens anti-money laundering and investor protection while fostering blockchain applications like the digital rupee and land registry pilots. However, high taxes and stringent compliance requirements have reduced market activity, driving some investors and businesses abroad. Nevertheless, India’s transparent and technology-driven policies set a unique example for the global crypto market, with profound implications.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 15, Bitcoin price increased by 2.43% to $97,180.9, while Ethereum price rose by 2.48% to $3,230.84. Lido's transaction fees surpassed $2.14 billion, with revenues exceeding $213 million. USDC issued another 50 million tokens, reflecting the ongoing rise in stablecoin demand. The correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks reached nearly 0.70, the highest in two years. Bio Protocol has partnered with YesNoError and Long COVID Labs to support research on long-term COVID. Genius Group launched a $33 million warrant financing, which will be fully allocated to Bitcoin reserves.

This article aims to review South Korea's cryptocurrency policy in 2024, analyzing its historical evolution, current trends, and future directions. It also examines its global market impact through specific case studies, providing readers with a comprehensive and in-depth perspective on the complexity and significance of South Korea's cryptocurrency policy.

A detailed 2024 Web3 blockchain security analysis, covering major incidents like BitForex’s hack, Rug Pull events, funds laundering trends, and the state of project audits. It examines the growing security challenges, including the impact of cross-chain money laundering, and offers insights on how to protect digital assets in the rapidly evolving ecosystem.

This article will explore the concept and architectural design of AO in depth, analyzing how it addresses the challenges faced by existing public blockchains like Ethereum, ultimately bringing new development opportunities to Web3.

2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for the industry. The path to the first pro-crypto regulatory framework, combined with the technical maturity of Layer 1 blockchains, DeFi protocols, DePIN networks, and stablecoins, is creating fertile ground for the next wave of frontier innovations. Staying true to our tradition, we’re sharing the ideas and opportunities that excite us most for the year ahead.

Wallets serve as the gateway for users into the blockchain world, yet they are not receiving the capital attention that matches their strategic importance. The financing in the wallet sector has been declining year-on-year, which adds to the industry's challenges. Given the mix of opportunities and challenges, it's crucial to analyze the current state and future trends of crypto wallets. This report will explore the driving factors and potential changes in the sector through comprehensive market research.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 14, BTC price fell 0.20% over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $94,981. Solana's total gas fees over the past 7 days reached $32.23 million, approximately 20% higher than Ethereum's. Eclipse's TVL rose to $23.31 million, marking a 7-day increase of 173%. Bitcoin exchange reserves dropped to 2.35 million BTC, the lowest level in nearly seven years. Web3 cybersecurity company GoPlus announced that its GPS token will undergo TGE on January 16. Usual announced that its 1:1 early unstaking feature will go live on January 14.

This paper delves into the correlation between Memecoin and Bitcoin prices, analyzing their relationship in terms of price trends, trading volume, and market sentiment. Through data collection, statistical analysis, and case studies, significant correlations were found between the two, influenced by multiple factors including market sentiment, investor behavior, and policy environment. The research outlines the market development history of Bitcoin and Memecoin, discusses key factors affecting prices, and provides future trend predictions. The paper also offers recommendations for investors, regulatory bodies, and industry practitioners, aiming to promote healthy development of the cryptocurrency market and improve investment decision-making rationality.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC and ETH continue to experience a tug-of-war between bulls and bears, with no clear direction in the short term. Bitcoin mining difficulty has reached a new high, with the difficulty level reaching 110.45T. Arbitrum and Azuki have jointly launched the anime project, Animecoin. Virtuals Protocol and Animoca Brands have initiated a joint program aimed at investing in AI games. Tether is hiring AI filmmakers and has already employed 30 staff for its AI platform. Web3 social platform Metya has completed strategic funding. The PROM token saw a daily increase of approximately 22.07%, with a circulating market cap of $121 million.

This article details the current status of tax practices in major global crypto markets, including crypto asset tax policies and regulations in the United States, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. It analyzes the types of taxes, tax rates, and taxable entities related to cryptocurrency assets across these regions, and explores the varying treatments of cryptocurrencies as "property" or "assets" in different countries.

As 2024 ended and 2025 began, I reflected on my crypto journey and drawing insights from OpenGuild Vietnam discussions, yappers around Ethereum and Optimism Superchain. Here’s a deep dive into the key technical and strategic developments shaping Polkadot and Ethereum in 2025.

As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, PayFi is emerging at the intersection of blockchain technology and payment systems, aiming to combine the efficiency of DeFi with the immediacy and convenience of modern payment solutions, transforming transaction methods. This article will delve into the reasons behind the rise of PayFi, provide an overview of the current state of its industry, highlight key cases, and explore its potential application scenarios.