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The crypto market saw a broad sell-off, with BTC and ETH down 10% and 18% in January, respectively. Within Gate Private Wealth’s quantitative funds, the USDT strategy delivered a 6.7% return over the past year. The Interstellar Hedge (USDT) strategy stood out with a 5.0% monthly annualized return, while Quantum Leap (USDT) and Interstellar Hedge (USDT) have maintained a 100% monthly win rate since inception. The Top 30% portfolio achieved a 4.5% annualized return in January, significantly outperforming Bitcoin and U.S. Treasury yields. Overall, Walsh’s appointment does not imply a full shift toward monetary tightening, and the market consensus still points to two rate cuts this year.

Stable is a Layer 1 blockchain jointly launched by Bitfinex and Tether. It uses USDT as the native gas asset and supports free peer to peer USDT transfers.

Stablecoin payments are becoming one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in the crypto market. Within the Tether ecosystem, Stable and Plasma are currently the two most closely watched stablecoin payment blockchains.

In the digital finance landscape of 2026, stablecoins are no longer just a hedge within crypto markets. They are becoming the backbone of global cross border settlement and merchant payments. Backed by Bitfinex and Tether, Stable is a dedicated Layer 1 blockchain designed around USDT as the native settlement asset, combining USDT native gas with sub second finality to form a stablecoin first payment network.

Gate Research: Between 2025 and 2026, PayFi is evolving from a crypto payment tool into a next-generation payment and financial engine, with stablecoins achieving scale in high-frequency and cross-border payments and demonstrating clear efficiency and cost advantages over traditional systems. As Web2 and Web3 continue to converge, institutions such as Visa, PayPal, and emerging neobanks are becoming key gateways to mainstream adoption, while the combination of stablecoins, real-world assets (RWA), and AI is shaping PayFi’s foundational architecture by enabling automated, always-on settlement, asset mobility, and risk management. Looking ahead to 2026, regulatory clarity, scalable asset tokenization, and the maturity of AI-driven financial systems will be the primary determinants of PayFi’s competitive landscape and long-term barriers.

The crypto industry is expected to see a wave of IPOs in 2026. This article examines the listing strategies and projected valuations of top crypto firms including Kraken, Consensys, Ledger, Bithumb, and security audit provider CertiK. It discusses how these companies capitalize on regulatory tailwinds, institutional investment, and a maturing market to move from private fundraising to public capital markets, and analyzes the associated risks and investment logic.

Trade global assets like gold and stocks using USDT on Gate TradFi — one platform, one account, easy access to traditional markets.

By 2026, the Fidelity Bitcoin Spot ETF (FBTC) has established itself as a primary investment for institutional and retail investors alike. Ranked as the world’s second-largest Bitcoin ETF by assets under management, FBTC distinguishes itself among SEC-approved offerings through its exclusive self-custody approach via Fidelity Digital Assets and a highly competitive 0.25% fee structure. This article examines FBTC’s performance over the past two years and highlights key differences compared to peer products.

Drawing on the historical parallel of Regulation Q in the 1970s and the rise of money market funds, which amassed $8 trillion, it is predicted that the $300 billion market capitalization of stablecoins will reshape the financial landscape, potentially replacing low-interest banks with high-yield institutions.

This article offers a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrency staking concepts and mechanisms, explains Gate's staking and lending services, and covers essential risk management strategies.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the following key questions: What are token stocks? What types of token stocks are available? What opportunities and risks does this sector present?

As of January 15, Strategy's Bitcoin holdings exceeded 687,000 BTC, establishing it as the world's largest publicly listed company by Bitcoin reserves. This achievement secures its dominant position in the crypto asset sector, significantly outpacing other public companies like Tesla, Metaplanet, and MARA.

Gate Research Weekly Report: Bitcoin has reclaimed the $96,000 level, while Ethereum has broken through the $3,300 resistance and continues to consolidate at elevated levels. The Zcash Foundation announced that the SEC has concluded its multi-year investigation without taking enforcement action; meanwhile, Federal Reserve officials collectively defended policy independence while signaling a pause in rate cuts.As both Bitcoin and Ethereum broke higher, nearly $700 million in short positions were liquidated. Vitalik Buterin highlighted structural flaws in decentralized stablecoins, while renewed attention was drawn to Zcash-related developments and potential quantum threats. Metaplanet is now just one step away from resuming equity financing to purchase Bitcoin. ONDO, TRUMP, and ZRO are set to unlock approximately $778 million, $278 million, and $42.42 million worth of tokens, respectively, over the next seven days.

The crypto market ended 2025 with negative returns, as BTC and ETH failed to hold their key year-start levels of $90,000 and $3,000, respectively. Within Gate’s private wealth quant funds, Stellar Core Smart-Invest (USDT) led with an 11.0% annualized return and a Sharpe ratio of 4.3, demonstrating strong risk-adjusted performance. Additionally, Quantum Leap (USDT), Interstellar Hedge (USDT), and Gravity Hedge (USDT) all achieved a 100% win rate for the year. The USDT strategy returned 1.6% in December and achieved a 7.5% full-year return, with overall drawdowns nearly at zero. In the short term, the probability of a Fed rate cut in January is low, and divergence over the pace of future cuts may further widen. In the medium to long term, deeper regulatory coordination and progress in crypto legislation could become a key institutional turning point for crypto assets entering the mainstream financial system.

By analyzing 6,723 crypto funding rounds totaling $25 billion in 2025, this article reveals that venture capital is shifting from singular speculative narratives toward three parallel long-term tracks: prediction markets, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWA), indicating a maturing path for the crypto industry.