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Gate Research: 21Shares Files for ONDO ETF |Polygon Stablecoin Supply Hits Three-Year High
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Gate Research: 21Shares Files for ONDO ETF |Polygon Stablecoin Supply Hits Three-Year High

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.
2026-03-24 11:57:38
Gate Research Institute: Bitcoin's Annual Transaction Volume Surpasses Visa | Merlin 2.0 Builds "Interest-Bearing and Tradable" BTC Summary
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Gate Research Institute: Bitcoin's Annual Transaction Volume Surpasses Visa | Merlin 2.0 Builds "Interest-Bearing and Tradable" BTC Summary

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.
2026-03-24 11:57:38
XRP Hits New Highs: The Parallel Crypto Universe Behind a Veteran Token’s Surge
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XRP Hits New Highs: The Parallel Crypto Universe Behind a Veteran Token’s Surge

XRP hits a new high as established cryptocurrencies stage a broad resurgence. This article explores the distinct survival dynamics of veteran tokens like XRP, XLM, and ADA within exclusive communities, political networks, and shifting market cycles, uncovering the fundamental forces driving the parallel crypto universe.
2026-03-24 11:57:38
LTC Takes Wall Street: MEI Pharma’s “Litecoin Treasury” Soars Over 80%
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LTC Takes Wall Street: MEI Pharma’s “Litecoin Treasury” Soars Over 80%

MEI Pharma, a publicly traded US biotechnology firm, has established a strategic Litecoin treasury and appointed Litecoin founder Charlie Lee to its board of directors. The company is also launching a $100 million blockchain transformation initiative. MEI Pharma is the first US-listed company to add LTC to its financial reserves. This signals the expansion of the MicroStrategy-style treasury strategy to include Litecoin. As anticipation builds around spot ETF developments, LTC could become a key asset in the next wave of institutional investment.
2026-03-24 11:57:38
Gate Research: Anchorage Digital and Ethena Labs Launch First GENIUS Compliant Stablecoin | WOO X Attacked, Loss Estimated at $14 Million
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Gate Research: Anchorage Digital and Ethena Labs Launch First GENIUS Compliant Stablecoin | WOO X Attacked, Loss Estimated at $14 Million

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.
2026-03-24 11:57:38
Gate Research: ETH Hits Local High Leading Majors | U.S. House Passes Three Key Crypto Bills
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Gate Research: ETH Hits Local High Leading Majors | U.S. House Passes Three Key Crypto Bills

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.
2026-03-24 11:57:37
Gate Research: GENIUS Act, the First U.S. Stablecoin Regulatory Framework, Officially Signed | Ethereum’s 10th Anniversary Commemorative NFT Set to Launch
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Gate Research: GENIUS Act, the First U.S. Stablecoin Regulatory Framework, Officially Signed | Ethereum’s 10th Anniversary Commemorative NFT Set to Launch

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.
2026-03-24 11:57:37
Gate Research: Bit Origin Invests Approximately $10 Million in DOGE | PENGU Surges Over 20% in a Single Day
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Gate Research: Bit Origin Invests Approximately $10 Million in DOGE | PENGU Surges Over 20% in a Single Day

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.
2026-03-24 11:57:37
What is Neurolov?
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What is Neurolov?

Neurolov is a decentralized AI compute platform built on Solana that lets anyone run or provide GPU power via browser. Learn how it works, its $NLOV token utility, roadmap, and investment potential.
2026-03-24 11:57:36
What is NimaNode?
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What is NimaNode?

Discover NimaNode, the first no-code AI agent platform on the XRP Ledger. Learn how it works, its $NMA token utility, roadmap, and whether it’s a smart investment in blockchain automation.
2026-03-24 11:57:36
Gate Research: Russia to Launch Crypto Exchange for Qualified Investors; TRUMP Token Rises Following Gala Dinner Announcement
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Gate Research: Russia to Launch Crypto Exchange for Qualified Investors; TRUMP Token Rises Following Gala Dinner Announcement

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC and ETH prices remained in an upward range, signaling a broader market recovery. El Salvador submitted a cross-border regulatory sandbox proposal to the U.S. SEC, demonstrating its forward-looking approach to crypto regulation. Floki partnered with Rice Robotics to bring AI data markets on-chain, further expanding blockchain's application scenarios. Meanwhile, Russia announced the establishment of a crypto exchange for qualified investors, marking a key step toward legalization and laying the groundwork for future regulatory frameworks. Notably, dApps generated $1.8B in total fee revenue in Q1 2025—surpassing blockchain infrastructure protocols and highlighting the growing appeal of decentralized applications. On the security front, the XRP Ledger Foundation confirmed that its SDK had been compromised with a backdoor, putting hundreds of thousands of developer projects at risk and underscoring the importance of cybersecurity. Puffer Finance launched an institutional
2026-03-24 11:57:10
Resolv: On-Chain Validation of Ethena Feasibility Experiment
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Resolv: On-Chain Validation of Ethena Feasibility Experiment

Compared to Ethena's high-profile approach, Resolv remains relatively low-key, but its innovations are on par with any competitor. In summary, it can be divided into: a more unique revenue model, on-chain revenue sources, and more complex token economics.
2026-03-24 11:57:10
What is OriginTrail? All You Need to Know About TRAC
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What is OriginTrail? All You Need to Know About TRAC

OriginTrail (TRAC) is a decentralized knowledge graph protocol for trusted data sharing in Web3.
2026-03-24 11:57:09
What is AB? All You Need to Know About AB
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What is AB? All You Need to Know About AB

AB (AB) is a digital asset designed for secure, efficient transactions and utility within the AB ecosystem, supporting smart contracts and dApps.
2026-03-24 11:57:09
What is the CryptoEconomic DVN Framework?
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What is the CryptoEconomic DVN Framework?

The CryptoEconomic Decentralized Verifier Network (DVN) Framework, co-developed by LayerZero Labs and Eigen Labs, is a cross-chain security mechanism that economically incentivizes decentralized verification.
2026-03-24 11:57:09
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