Macro Trends

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.

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.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 25, BTC is currently testing the support level at 117,194.2 USDT; ETH is fluctuating between 3,673.33 USDT and 3,690.60 USDT. The WOO X platform was attacked, resulting in an estimated loss of $14 million, and the platform has promised full compensation to affected users. Resolv has activated its protocol fee mechanism, with a portion of profits being returned to RESOLV stakers. Anchorage Digital has partnered with Ethena Labs to launch the first GENIUS-compliant stablecoin, USDtb.

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.

In June 2025, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization fluctuated between $3.2 trillion and $3.6 trillion, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East temporarily weighing on market sentiment. Solana led with nearly 100 million daily transactions, followed by Base with 9.7 million. SEI surged in popularity, driven by price gains and favorable policy momentum—its daily trading volume exceeded $94 million in mid-June, with a short-term price increase of over 50%. Global crypto regulation showed growing divergence, Singapore tightened oversight of offshore services, the U.S. advanced stablecoin legislation, while South Korea and Vietnam adopted a more supportive stance. Overall, the regulatory climate showed signs of warming.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin rose by 0.71% to $87,393, while Ethereum dipped slightly by 0.06% to $2,055. The market cap of tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds surpassed $5 billion for the first time. PumpSwap's daily trading volume exceeded $450 million. USDC's market cap reached a record high of $60 billion. Gate Wallet now added support for Berachain. BlackRock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP in Europe. Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan collaboration to advance the tokenized economy and Web3 innovation.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, BTC prices tested the $78,500 level twice, while ETH prices dropped to $1,750. Mentions of blockchain-related terms in SEC filings reached a record high in February. Securitize partnered with RedStone to enhance RWA data support, driving deeper development in on-chain finance. Meanwhile, Ripple obtained a Dubai license, expanding its crypto payment services to the Middle East. The BlackRock BUIDL Fund's TVL surged past $665 million, marking a new all-time high. Soneium's on-chain transaction volume reached $3.27 million, reflecting a 179% increase over seven days. Additionally, Morph Chain's TVL soared to $78 million, with BulbaSwap contributing over $71.38 million.

Gate Research Daily Report: March 12, Bitcoin price rose 3.52% to 82,338.6 USD, while Ethereum price rose 0.86% to 1,879.61 USD. Yei Finance TVL surpassed 170 million USD. Veda TVL surpassed 2 billion USD. Solana DEX trading volume declined 95% from its January peak. Bubblemaps released BMT tokenomics. SEC delayed multiple spot cryptocurrency ETF approvals. The U.S. February core Consumer Price Index will be released tonight, with market expectations of a slight inflation decline.

Cross-chain technology plays a crucial role in enabling interoperability between different blockchain networks and is essential for the advancement of Web3. Rather than simply covering well-known cross-chain bridges, this article takes a deep dive into the leading cross-chain solutions in the industry today. It explores major interoperability protocols such as LayerZero, Wormhole, and Axelar, along with emerging trends like chain abstraction, intent-based systems, and chain aggregation (Agglayer). The analysis focuses on the core principles, use cases, and market impact of these solutions. By examining cross-chain technology from a technical perspective, this article highlights its potential to enhance blockchain ecosystem interoperability and asset liquidity while offering valuable insights and forward-looking perspectives for industry professionals.

Despite this crypto-specific start, stablecoins have grown far beyond this original use case. They are now a tour de force for everyday currency transfers and are increasingly used to earn yield and facilitate real-world transactions.

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If there is no innovation / Narrative in 2025, I believe the market will have 2 directions: 1. New DeFi Innovation driven by the growing stablecoins market. 2. Pro-crypto policy that pumps "made in USA" crypto.