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Following the joint U.S.–Israel airstrikes on Iran, gold and crude oil gapped higher at Monday’s open, while global equities opened lower and Bitcoin volatility intensified. Prediction markets suggest that the probability of a full-scale war remains relatively low, though the risk of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz is not negligible. If tensions ease on a temporary basis, commodity prices could see a meaningful pullback. Conversely, further escalation would raise the risk of another sharp surge in gold and oil prices. Bitcoin may face near-term pressure, with its medium-term trajectory likely dependent on global liquidity conditions. Gate has now launched trading segments covering metals, equities, indices, foreign exchange, and commodities. Through Gate TradFi, investors can access 24/7 trading to respond swiftly to market developments and capture emerging opportunities.

As of February 26, 2026, on-chain data shows that Vitalik has sold 17,196 ETH in total, which has attracted considerable market attention. This article examines his original holdings, current balance, and annual sell-off history to assess the true impact.

This week’s recap highlights persistent market softness with Bitcoin and Ethereum under pressure amid continued ETF outflows and weak sentiment. Select tokens outperformed on narrative catalysts, while institutional activity, ecosystem upgrades, and venture financings illustrated evolving dynamics across Web3 markets.

AINFT is a Web3 platform built within the TRON ecosystem. Its core concept is to natively embed artificial intelligence capabilities into the NFT structure, transforming digital assets from static ownership certificates into intelligent assets that can learn, interact, and continuously evolve. Unlike traditional NFTs, whose content is fixed once minted, AINFT combines AI models with on-chain assets, enabling NFTs to dynamically adapt based on data inputs and user behavior. These NFTs can execute tasks, generate content, and even act on behalf of their holders as digital entities.

How does AI power NFTs? The key lies in breaking through the traditional NFT framework that focuses only on ownership verification and scarcity, and instead embedding intelligence directly into the asset structure itself. The original purpose of Non-Fungible Tokens was to solve the problem of digital ownership and uniqueness. Through blockchain technology, artworks, music, and virtual items gained verifiable ownership for the first time. However, this design also defined a structural limitation. Once minted, an NFT's content and functionality are permanently fixed, causing most NFTs to resemble on-chain certificates rather than assets that can be actively used or continuously evolve. As a result, their value depends heavily on narratives and market sentiment.

A Web3-native AI model aggregation platform integrates multiple AI model capabilities into on-chain architecture and redefines access rights and value distribution through decentralized identity and usage-based payment mechanisms. In the Web2 era, AI services have primarily existed as centralized platforms, where users must register accounts, link payment methods, and obtain model access through subscription plans. While this model accelerated early AI adoption, it has gradually revealed structural limitations, including fragmented models, non-transferable access rights, a severe mismatch between costs and actual usage frequency, and full ownership and control retained by platform providers. These characteristics fundamentally conflict with Web3 principles of sovereignty, composability, and assetization.

The key difference between AINFT and traditional NFTs lies in their underlying design. AINFT embeds AI capabilities directly into the asset structure, creating intelligent NFTs, while traditional NFTs are static digital assets centered on ownership verification. Traditional NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) derive their core value from establishing ownership. Through blockchain technology, they create verifiable and tamper-resistant proof of ownership for digital content, fundamentally addressing the question of who owns an asset. Once minted, the content and functionality of these NFTs are typically fixed, with limited ability to respond to changes in environment, data, or time. As a result, they function more like on-chain digital collectibles. In contrast, AINFT does not represent a surface-level enhancement of the NFT format. By embedding AI capabilities into the NFT structure itself, AINFT transforms NFTs from static ownership markers into intelligent assets capable of understanding, responding, and taking acti

TradFi (Traditional Finance) refers to the conventional centralized financial system composed of banks, centralized exchanges, and regulatory bodies. Operating on centralized infrastructure and legal frameworks, this system supports the liquidity and resource allocation of the vast majority of global assets.

Gate Research: The depreciation of the USD is the result of long-term shifts in real purchasing power, fiscal dynamics, and real interest rates. Regulatory constraints within the traditional banking system have created offshore demand for dollars, which stablecoins are increasingly absorbing. The quality of collateral, transparency, and issuer credibility are becoming the key determinants of stablecoins’ price stability, liquidity priority, and long-term capital preference. Looking ahead to 2026, stablecoins are more likely to function as a “reservoir” and distribution layer for dollars, with their reserve-driven demand for short-term treasuries in turn beginning to influence the dollar’s own pricing structure.

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Gate Research: On March 2, the crypto market continued to experience high-volatility consolidation, with BTC fluctuating around the $66,000–$67,000 range and ETH staging a recovery but failing to break out, while overall risk appetite remained subdued. Escalating tensions in the Middle East and sustained volatility in oil prices have increased macro uncertainty, with the Fear & Greed Index dropping to 10. Clear divergence emerged among small-cap and thematic tokens: SYND surged on exchange incentives and ecosystem partnership catalysts, ARC gained momentum on renewed AI narrative rotation, and CFG attracted buying interest following its listing on a Korean exchange, indicating that short-term price action is largely event-driven. On the headlines front, X lifted its ban on paid crypto promotions while strengthening disclosure requirements; SpaceX reportedly moved forward with a confidential IPO filing and disclosed holdings of 8,285 BTC; and Vitalik emphasized that AI is significantly accelerating Ethereum’s

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 2, the crypto market continued to trade in a high-volatility consolidation pattern, with BTC repeatedly fluctuating within the $66,000–$67,000 range and ETH rebounding but still in the process of trend confirmation, as overall risk appetite kept contracting. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heightened macro uncertainty, driving gains in oil and gold, while the Fear & Greed Index fell to 10. Structurally, clear divergence emerged among small-cap and thematic assets: SYND surged on exchange incentives and ecosystem partnership catalysts, ARC strengthened amid renewed AI narrative rotation, and CFG attracted buying interest following its listing on a Korean exchange. On the industry front, X lifted its ban on paid crypto promotions while tightening disclosure requirements, SpaceX advanced its IPO plans and disclosed holdings of 8,285 BTC, and Vitalik noted that AI is significantly accelerating Ethereum’s development process, underscoring that innovation and

Rapid escalation of tensions in the Middle East has heightened market risk aversion. Investors are pulling capital from equities and other risk assets, reallocating to traditional safe havens like U.S. Treasuries, gold, and the Swiss franc. Uncertainty around energy supply and surging oil prices now play a pivotal role in shaping market movements.

With escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, trading volumes and prices for perpetual contracts in crude oil, gold, and silver have surged simultaneously. This trend highlights how 24-hour markets are emerging as key price indicators when traditional asset markets are closed.

US–Iran tensions have flared up again, driving heightened volatility in crude oil, gold, and BTC. This article provides a systematic analysis of the conflict’s structure, the influence of Gulf states, and the mechanisms through which these developments impact global asset pricing.