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XMR FCMP++ Upgrade Complete and ANUBIS Launch: Can Privacy Coins Break Through?

XMR FCMP++ Upgrade Complete and ANUBIS Launch: Can Privacy Coins Break Through?

In April 2026, Monero completed its FCMP++ upgrade, expanding its anonymity set from 16 to over 100 million. The ANUBIS Chain mainnet also launched, introducing a selective privacy model and a ZK-KYC framework. These two events highlight the evolving balance between regulatory requirements and technological innovation in the privacy coin sector.

Blog Team2026-04-09

3.4 Million BTC Now at a Loss—A New High Since 2018. Are Long-Term Holders Quietly Accumulating?

3.4 Million BTC Now at a Loss—A New High Since 2018. Are Long-Term Holders Quietly Accumulating?

On-chain data reveals that 3.4 million Bitcoins are currently in a loss position, marking the highest level since 2018. Over 90% of short-term holder supply is now "underwater." Meanwhile, long-term holders have been quietly accumulating, absorbing nearly 1.1 million BTC during the 2023–2025 cycle.

Blog Team2026-04-09

UNITAS Surges Over 190% in Recent Months: Decentralized Cross-Border Settlement Narrative and On-Chain Data Analysis

UNITAS Surges Over 190% in Recent Months: Decentralized Cross-Border Settlement Narrative and On-Chain Data Analysis

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the UNITAS protocol’s operating mechanism and recent market performance. Leveraging on-chain data, it examines the authenticity of its decentralized stable payment narrative, and explores the potential industry impact based on scenarios involving regulatory compliance and liquidity.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Gate Stock Tokens April Update: New Contracts, Feature Upgrades, and Trending Assets

Gate Stock Tokens April Update: New Contracts, Feature Upgrades, and Trending Assets

Gate has continuously launched over 30 new perpetual contracts for stocks and ETFs since 2026, covering a wide range of sectors including tech giants, leading aerospace and defense companies, major consumer brands, and key ETFs.

Blog Team2026-04-09

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How Have Gate Futures Points Performed Historically? Six-Month Peak Returns Surpass 2,600 USDT

How Have Gate Futures Points Performed Historically? Six-Month Peak Returns Surpass 2,600 USDT

Since its launch in October 2025, Gate Contract Points have generated over 3.7 million USDT in total airdrop rewards, with the highest individual earnings exceeding 2,600 USDT.

Blog Team2026-04-09

CEX Bitcoin Balances Continue to Decline: What’s Changing in the Market Structure?

CEX Bitcoin Balances Continue to Decline: What’s Changing in the Market Structure?

On-chain data reveals that BTC balances on centralized exchanges (CEXs) have dropped by approximately 100,000 over the past year. Drawing on Gate market data, this article examines how this supply contraction is impacting liquidity, market structure, and investor behavior at a deeper level.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Bitmine Holds $11.4 Billion in ETH as Treasury Lists on NYSE: Institutional Crypto Narrative Reaches New Heights

Bitmine Holds $11.4 Billion in ETH as Treasury Lists on NYSE: Institutional Crypto Narrative Reaches New Heights

Bitmine (BMNR) has officially upgraded from NYSE American to the New York Stock Exchange today. The company holds over 4.8 million ETH, with total assets reaching $11.4 billion. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the differences between BMNR and Strategy’s business models, the advantages of their staking yields, institutional signals behind the listing upgrade, and pot

Blog Team2026-04-08

Polygon Giugliano Hard Fork Goes Live: On-Chain Transaction Volume Surges, But Why Is POL Still Hovering Around $0.09?

Polygon Giugliano Hard Fork Goes Live: On-Chain Transaction Volume Surges, But Why Is POL Still Hovering Around $0.09?

Polygon’s Giugliano hard fork was activated on April 8, reducing finality time to just 2 seconds. The network now boasts over 8.1 million daily active addresses and decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume has reached $8.6 billion. However, POL continues to trade around $0.09, highlighting a key issue: the disconnect between on-chain growth and token price.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Miners Lose Over $19,000 per Mined BTC: How Inverted Costs Are Reshaping Bitcoin Supply Dynamics

Miners Lose Over $19,000 per Mined BTC: How Inverted Costs Are Reshaping Bitcoin Supply Dynamics

Each time miners produce a single BTC, they incur a loss of approximately $19,000. Publicly listed mining companies sold over 19,000 BTC in the first quarter, and mining hash rate experienced its first quarterly decline in six years. This article examines the data logic behind the cost inversion and explores three industry strategies for coping with these challenges.

Blog Team2026-04-08