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This article examines the Revolut and Nubank models, providing an analysis of three profit pathways for crypto banks: stablecoin reserve interest, payment transaction revenue sharing, and infrastructure issuance rights.

This article examines the success stories of MegaETH and Plasma alongside the failures experienced by Monad, underscoring the significant risks and difficulties involved in blindly replicating these models. It offers practical advice to help readers steer clear of becoming exit liquidity for insiders, and guides investors in making rational assessments of FDV (Fully Diluted Valuation) and fully diluted market capitalization. The insights are particularly valuable for retail investors navigating FOMO-driven bull markets.

Unlike traditional rote memorization, this method sidesteps common traps for AI users—such as cognitive stagnation—by delivering a universal five-step framework. It empowers non-experts to rapidly develop multiple skill sets, anticipates career trends in the era of one-person companies, and offers actionable, practical guidance.

This article leverages historical data and on-chain evidence to provide a precise analysis of how the digital gold narrative has unraveled under macroeconomic pressures.

The key to Bitcoin’s market performance in Q1 2026 lies not in prevailing narratives, but in capital access. This article examines the genuine influx of new funds that traditional wealth channels may contribute after Vanguard and banks relaxed restrictions on crypto allocations. Additionally, it reassesses the reliability of Bitcoin’s seasonal trends, exploring whether the next rebound will stem from a restoration of market sentiment or the mathematical consequences of institutional portfolio rebalancing.

AI, gold, cryptocurrencies, meme coins, and even Labubu plush toys are caught up in a new wave of speculation. Drawing on the history of financial bubbles, this article explores how the attention economy, collective psychology, and globally synchronized narratives are transforming the logic behind asset pricing. It demonstrates that today’s speculative activity is no longer limited to financial markets alone, but has evolved into a structural phenomenon that transcends both asset classes and cultural boundaries.

The Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and renewed purchases of short-term Treasuries have been interpreted by markets as a form of “QE-lite.” But does this truly mark a turning point for risk assets? From the perspective of financial conditions, the yield curve, and duration structure, this article explains why current policies do not yet constitute genuine financial repression. It then connects global trade imbalances and the Triffin dilemma to explore the medium- to long-term case for Bitcoin as a non-sovereign store of value under a potential dollar depreciation path—and where the real inflection point may lie.

Ethereum is accumulating a monetary premium, yet whether its value has truly emerged from Bitcoin’s shadow remains highly contested. By examining the ETH/BTC trend, ETF fund flows, treasury-company accumulation, and shifts in on-chain fundamentals, this article argues that Ethereum currently resembles a high-beta expression of Bitcoin rather than an independent monetary asset, and explores the key constraints and potential pathways facing its monetization process heading into 2026.

From December 2 to December 15, 2025, global markets exhibited divergent performance. Despite the Fed delivering a rate cut as expected, policy disagreements and expectations of a pause in further easing weighed on risk appetite. BTC and ETH remained in a consolidation phase, while higher-beta assets outperformed. Tokens related to AI applications and privacy computing showed notable strength, whereas narratives around new public blockchains and stablecoins underperformed. Volume–price dynamics were clearly fragmented, with the market still dominated by short-term trading, although structural opportunities remain. Meanwhile, sectors such as node-based networks, incentivized testnets, and community point systems continued to heat up, with projects accelerating early user acquisition through airdrops and point-based incentives. This article outlines the key participation pathways to help users position at low cost and capture potential upside from upcoming mainnet launches, token distributions, and ecosystem ex

Gate Research: On December 19, the crypto market as a whole displayed a synchronized pullback pattern, with risk appetite continuing to cool. BTC surged briefly after the CPI-driven rally but then retreated, leaving its bearish structure unchanged; ETH followed suit in weakness, consolidating under pressure within its range. Market sentiment is primarily characterized by proactive de-risking and awaiting repricing, with the short term likely entering a phase of sideways oscillation and digestion. Tokens such as JELLYJELLY and NBLU bucked the trend and strengthened amid speculative fervor, while IR rose driven by new token listings and exchange-related activity. In terms of hotspots, $23 billion in BTC options are imminent for expiry; Lido DAO has applied for a $60 million ecosystem budget to accelerate its transformation; JPMorgan forecasts that the total stablecoin market cap will reach approximately $500–600 billion by 2028.

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 19, the crypto market pulled back broadly after the initial CPI-driven surge, with risk appetite continuing to cool. BTC spiked above $89,000 before retreating, maintaining its bearish structure and oscillating at lower levels; ETH showed weak rebound momentum, consolidating under pressure in the $2,800–3,000 range. Altcoin sentiment remains subdued, with the market focused primarily on proactive de-risking and defensive positioning. In terms of hotspots, low-cap tokens like JELLYJELLY and NBLU bucked the trend and gained strength amid speculative fervor, while IR rose on new listings and exchange-related activity. Meanwhile, the impending expiry of $23 billion in BTC options, Lido DAO's application for a $60 million ecosystem budget, and JPMorgan's conservative outlook on stablecoin growth potential have emerged as key variables influencing both short-term and medium-term expectations.

Amid heightened volatility and continued structural growth in the crypto market throughout 2025, users' real trading behaviors have increasingly become a key lens through which market evolution can be understood. Recently, Gate officially launched its 2025 Year-End Summary, offering a comprehensive review of users' crypto journeys through a timeline-based analysis and key behavioral data of trading activity and product participation over the past year.

Leveraged ETFs have transitioned from traditional diversification vehicles to advanced strategy enhancement tools. They maintain a fixed leverage ratio—such as 3x or 5x—by holding perpetual contract positions. This structure allows users to magnify asset price movements through spot trading, eliminating the need for borrowing or margin management and effectively mitigating liquidation risk.

This article uses the recent string of liquidations on Hyperliquid as a starting point to investigate where "Brother Machi's" seemingly endless funds originate. It offers a systematic breakdown of the underlying multi-layered capital structure, including exits from traditional technology ventures, early-stage crypto projects, NFT liquidity mining, and new token launches. The analysis uncovers the capital mechanisms that allow high-leverage trades to be executed repeatedly and highlights the risk implications of this approach for everyday investors.

PayPal is selling $7 billion in loan assets while fast-tracking its application for a banking license. At first glance, these actions seem at odds, but they represent a decisive move as stablecoins and regulatory changes prepare to redefine the financial system. This article explores the risks of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), gaps in Industrial Loan Company (ILC) regulation, the battle for stablecoin issuance rights, and capital structure transformation. It uncovers why PayPal must go all in before the window of opportunity closes, aiming to seize a strategic advantage in the new era of crypto finance.