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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the current state and trends in cryptocurrency security in 2024. We will review major security incidents from this year, analyzing attackers' common methods, targets, and resulting losses. We will also examine historical case studies and draw lessons from them. Furthermore, the article looks ahead to future challenges and opportunities in cryptocurrency security, and explores how regulatory authorities and industry participants can work together to address these challenges and build a more secure and reliable cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Gate Research (January 18-24, 2025) – This report comprehensively analyzes key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic landscape. On January 20, Trump's inaugural speech did not address cryptocurrencies, leading to noticeable volatility in the crypto market. On January 21, Trump nominated Caroline Pham as the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On January 22, Trump announced a $500 billion AI project in partnership with three major tech giants.

After careful consideration, it seems possible that Trump indeed has his own plans—plans that, if successful, could very well push the future of the United States and even humanity into an unknown and high-risk abyss. This article will analyze the logic behind Trump's high-profile issuance of a Memecoin named after himself on the eve of his inauguration, as well as the costs and risks involved.

U.S. President Trump signs a crypto executive order, marking the government's attention and support for the digital asset industry. The order protects crypto rights, bans CBDCs, promotes the development of USD-backed stablecoins, and requires a new regulatory framework within 180 days. Key points include supporting innovation, repealing old policies, establishing a digital asset market task force, and banning CBDCs.

This article explains the basic concepts and market performance of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Filecoin (FB), analyzing why assets closely linked to Bitcoin’s price surge haven’t mirrored its performance. It covers BCH's origins, FB's technical features, and the price trends, highlighting potential reasons for the underperformance of these correlated assets.

The "Santa Claus Rally" refers to the seasonal market surge that may occur in U.S. stocks and crypto markets around Christmas each year. This article analyzes its historical performance in U.S. stocks and crypto markets, driving factors, and 2024 market conditions. It explores the impact of market sentiment, macroeconomic policies, and seasonal capital flow patterns on this rally, providing investors with valuable insights for investing during the Christmas season.

a16z suggests that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) take action in the crypto sector by providing guidance on airdrops, custody, crowdfunding, and other areas to foster market innovation and protect investor interests.

Clout is a SocialFi application that allows users to issue personal tokens and convert social media influence into tradable assets. Its innovation combines FriendTech's social capitalization logic and Pump.fun's low-threshold currency issuance mechanism, attracting Web2 users through simplified processes and legal currency entry. Founder Ben Pasternak uses industrial thinking to promote the integration of Internet celebrity economy and encryption technology, trying to create "Wall Street + Hollywood in the Web3 era".

Gate Research (2025.2.1-2025.2.7) – This report comprehensively analyzes the key dynamics in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomy. On February 1, the U.S. government announced new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, leading to significant volatility in the cryptocurrency market. On February 3, former President Donald Trump agreed with the President of Mexico to suspend the anticipated tariffs immediately. On the same day, an Oklahoma state legislator proposed the Bitcoin Freedom Act, which is under review at the 60th legislative session. On February 5, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo predicted that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates twice this year.

Analyzing the financial opening policies released by the People’s Bank of China and other regulators, exploring their potential impact and opportunities for the blockchain and crypto asset industry.

Imagine waking up to find that your bank account or crypto wallet has been frozen, leaving you unable to access your funds. It’s a situation more people are finding themselves in as banks and centralized exchanges (CEXs) enforce stringent regulations under the banner of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention.

The volatility of cryptocurrency prices creates uncertainty in determining the value involved in criminal cases. Judicial authorities typically liquidate seized assets through third-party agencies after the verdict, but it is difficult to determine the value early in the case. Current methods include market trading prices, third-party appraisals, suspect’s resale amounts, or victim’s loss amounts.

In January 2025, the Web3 industry maintained momentum but experienced a slowdown in funding, with 148 deals totaling $1.44 billion. Compared to December 2024, funding activity declined—deals decreased by 9.75% and total funding amount fell by 53.24%. Blockchain services and CeFi emerged as investment hotspots, while mergers and acquisitions became the primary expansion strategy for industry leaders seeking rapid market share growth. Small and medium-scale funding projects dominated the landscape, reflecting strong market interest in early-stage ventures. The Web3 industry's dynamism was further evidenced by the rapid growth of leading projects like Phantom, SoSoValue, Tea-Fi, Oshi, and Bluwhale.

OnePay, a fintech platform majority-owned by Walmart, is steadily expanding its cryptocurrency offerings. After introducing Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in early 2026, the platform has recently added several crypto assets, including SUI, Polygon, and Arbitrum. OnePay emphasizes that it does not aim to follow hot market trends, but rather selects assets based on marketplace demand, liquidity, and long-term value. The company is progressively developing a super app that integrates banking and digital asset services.

Morpho is a protocol designed to improve efficiency in decentralized lending markets. By introducing a peer-to-peer (P2P) matching mechanism on top of traditional liquidity pool models, it enables more favorable interest rate matching. As demand for DeFi lending continues to grow, Morpho has become widely used to enhance capital efficiency and improve yield structures for users.