Macro Trends

This article explores how Russia is overcoming economic blockades by legalizing cryptocurrency mining and promoting cross-border cryptocurrency payments in response to international sanctions.

Ethereum remains the most decentralized smart contract platform, with strong community consensus and effective governance. However, the growth of Layer 2 solutions has become overly dependent on venture capital, raising concerns about the future of decentralization.

Gate Research Daily Report (August 16):BTC briefly broke above $59,800 before quickly retreating to $56,000, while ETH fluctuated between $2,500 and $2,700. MakerDAO’s proposal to reduce WBTC collateral could pose liquidity risks. Pump.fun continues to dominate the meme coin market, with Beethoven X, Colend Protocol, and Symbiotic leading TVL growth in the DeFi sector. A rebound in U.S. stocks has boosted blockchain shares, and $95 million in funding was secured in the Web3 sector. Keep an eye on airdrop opportunities from Pichi Finance and Grass.

In this article, we delve into the "Decade of the Digital Dollar" report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) to explore the global development trajectory of stablecoins and their profound economic impact. By summarizing and analyzing the report, we provide a comprehensive perspective on how stablecoins are driving global financial innovation and efficiency.

Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook reports. This week, BTC and ETH have entered a consolidation phase, with a predominantly bearish sentiment reflected in the overall contract market. Most tokens on the Pump.fun platform have failed to maintain high market value. The FTX claims voting process is nearing its end, with a massive payout plan awaiting approval. Projects like Sahara have announced significant funding rounds. In the technical realm, Uniswap's revenue growth, FTX incident updates, the WazirX security incident, and the upcoming Monad testnet have garnered attention. The XION project's airdrop plan has sparked community interest. Token unlocks and macroeconomic data releases scheduled for next week are expected to influence market trends.

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Gate Research Daily Report, August 14: BTC prices have returned above $60,000, while ETH remains volatile. The market shows an optimistic bullish sentiment. The U.S. July PPI growth was below expectations, affecting the Fed's interest rate cut outlook. BitGo wallet transferred a large amount of Mt. Gox Bitcoin assets, and Aethir Foundation opened community reward claims.

Gate Research Daily Report: August 13— BTC attempted to break through $60,000 but then retreated, leading to a period of volatility. Ethereum's daily burn rate and Bitcoin miners' income both hit their lowest levels of the year. The Fear and Greed Index is in the fear zone, indicating that investors should be wary of market downside risks. Meanwhile, sectors such as modular blockchains and Trump-themed meme coins performed strongly, demonstrating the rapid shift in market hotspots.

This article analyzes South Africa’s cryptocurrency-related systems from the perspectives of asset classification, basic taxation system, cryptocurrency taxation system, cryptocurrency regulatory policies, summary, and outlook, and predicts future development directions.

Gate Research Daily Report: August 12—BTC and ETH prices declined, with both BTC and ETH ETFs experiencing net outflows last Friday. Market contract liquidations were predominantly in long positions, and BTC holdings on centralized exchanges saw a significant drop. Additionally, key projects such as the Bitcoin Rollup network Nexio and gaming infrastructure provider Televerse secured important funding.

The success of social networks relies on three core pillars: the potential to accumulate social capital, standards for measuring entertainment, and practicality. Although Friendtech and FantasyTop experienced an initial surge in users, they quickly lost them due to a lack of real value. The core issue with SocialFi applications lies in their heavy reliance on financial incentives, which creates a vicious cycle. For SocialFi applications to achieve long-term sustainability, they need to develop enough value to maintain user engagement. Their products must shift from purely financialized products to those that can capture attention in the attention economy.

Gate Research Daily Report: On the 9th, BTC surged by 6.83%, with ETH and other cryptocurrencies also rising. Brazil approved the world's first Solana ETF, while Russia legalized crypto mining. BTC ETFs saw a net inflow of $202 million, whereas ETH ETFs had a slight outflow. Over $200 million was liquidated in the global contract market in the past 24 hours, with the BTC contract long-short ratio remaining balanced. The Vessel platform raised $10 million, and other blockchain projects secured significant funding.

After the approval of the Bitcoin ETF in January 2024, global Web3 job postings surged, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 20% in the first half of the year. Job postings in Asia increased, widening the gap with Europe, with Singapore, India, and Hong Kong being particularly active. Remote job postings surpassed those in North America, reflecting increased flexibility in the industry. Although mainnet job postings in Asia decreased, more global mainnets expanded their recruitment in the region, highlighting Asia's growing importance in the Web3 field. However, the industry still needs to focus on long-term development and technological innovation to avoid the risk of growth stagnation due to short-term speculative behavior.

Gate Research: The cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility this week. Amid global financial turmoil, Bitcoin rebounded to above $57,000 after dipping below $49,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum underperformed, declining by over 40%. Additionally, the Ronin Bridge was exploited, sparking market concerns, although some assets have been returned. Despite a strong rebound in the altcoin market, the overall recovery has been slow. Investors should continue to monitor macroeconomic factors and market sentiment.

The purpose of a native chain is to enhance the ecosystem and diversify revenue streams by creating its blockchain platform, allowing adaptation to the rapidly changing market environment. While this brings advantages, the development and utilization of native chains also face challenges, including regulatory risks and resource consumption, as evidenced by the difficulties faced by Huobi's HECO Chain.