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This article examines Bitcoin halving cycles to uncover the links between the cryptocurrency market and traditional financial markets—including US equities, the US dollar, and US Treasury bonds. It also discusses how custodians solidify their market positions by providing services to on-chain projects, ETFs, and traditional financial institutions.

The article reveals how federal licensing reshapes the compliance barriers in the stablecoin industry and the global flow pattern of the dollar.

The article offers an in-depth look at how these institutions are leveraging stablecoins and blockchain technology to solve the high costs and inefficiencies associated with traditional cross-border payments, and details their ongoing efforts to ensure regulatory compliance.

Crypto Pulse focuses on the latest developments in the cryptocurrency industry, delivering up-to-date market analysis and insights.

Gate Research (2025.2.8-2025.2.14) – This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomy. On February 11, U.S. one-year inflation expectations for January remained steady at 3%, while five-year inflation expectations rose from 2.7% to 3%. On February 11, Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters proposed stablecoin regulation. On February 12, U.S. CPI rose to 3% for the first time since June of last year. Brian Quintenz was nominated by Trump as the next chairman of the U.S. CFTC. The rise in U.S. inflation expectations have had a multifaceted impact on Federal Reserve policy, global markets, U.S. stock and cryptocurrency markets, and emerging markets.

This article examines Bitcoin halving cycles to uncover the links between the cryptocurrency market and traditional financial sectors, including U.S. stocks, the U.S. dollar, and U.S. Treasuries. Additionally, it explains how custodians solidify their market position by serving on-chain projects, ETFs, and established financial institutions.

XRP has recently seen a steady rise in price, becoming the focus of the crypto market, with the upward trend likely mainly stemming from the passage of two bills, the "GENIUS Act" and the "CLARITY Act," by the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Genius Stablecoin Bill (GENIUS Act), enacted on July 18, 2025, introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for the U.S. stablecoin market. It sets clear standards for issuer qualifications, reserve requirements, and transparency obligations, fostering both regulatory compliance and innovation across the industry.

With the stablecoin RLUSD launched by Ripple rapidly expanding to a market value of 450 million USD within six months, the market has begun to pay attention to whether this will become a key catalyst for boosting XRP.

Banking, long considered a neutral utility, has become a battleground for cultural, political, and economic conflicts. The question we must ask is: when financial access becomes weaponized, who decides who gets to participate in the modern economy?

This article delves into the core concepts of crypto banking services, including their key features, innovations, and advantages and differences compared to traditional banks. Additionally, it explores the role of crypto deposit insurance funds, analyzes representative projects in the market, and forecasts future development trends. The article also discusses the risks crypto banks might face, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges in this field.

This article offers a thorough analysis of the evolution of the crypto narrative from “decentralization” to “centralized compliance.” Drawing on landmark regulations including the Stablecoin Bill, the FIT21 Act, and Hong Kong’s policy initiatives, it systematically examines how regulatory frameworks are redefining the market structure. Traditional institutions and political actors are taking the lead in driving the latest surge in cryptocurrency market activity and shaping the dynamics of risk transmission in the crypto market.

Is XRP a stablecoin? This article defines stablecoins and, based on recent price movements and regulatory developments, provides an in-depth analysis of the differences between XRP and stablecoins. It also examines their respective investment potential.

Gate Research Daily Report: February 11, in the past 24 hours, Bitcoin price increased 1.75%, remaining in a stable consolidation range; Ethereum price rose 1.84%, forming a descending triangle. Soneium TVL exceeded $33 million, reaching an all-time high. BOB Chain TVL increased 50.78% in a day, surpassing $247 million. Pendle TVL reached 1.95 million ETH, setting a new record. Nasdaq submitted trading applications for CoinShares LTC ETF and XRP ETF. Democratic Representative Maxine Waters introduced a stablecoin regulation bill. Bitcoin financial services firm Fold expanded its partnership with Visa.

This article explores Parallel EVM technology, and its applications and potential in blockchain. It has attracted attention and investment from leading venture capital firms. Parallel EVM supports more complex and efficient blockchain applications through comprehensive performance optimization, achieving differentiation in the open-source ecosystem while balancing decentralization and high-performance needs. The article analyzes the technical challenges of Parallel EVM, such as data consistency, state access efficiency, and transaction conflict detection, and introduces unique solutions from projects like MegaETH and Artela.