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Riot Sells 3,778 BTC in Q1: Is the Era of Miner HODLing Coming to an End?

Riot Sells 3,778 BTC in Q1: Is the Era of Miner HODLing Coming to an End?

Riot Platforms sold 3,778 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2026, cashing out $289.5 million. The wave of collective sell-offs by mining companies, along with the collapse in corporate Bitcoin hoarding, is reshaping industry dynamics. This article analyzes the situation from three perspectives: data, narrative, and projection.

Blog Team2026-04-03

Bittensor’s Technical Breakthroughs Fuel AI Token Surge: Distributed Training and Ecosystem Expansion

Bittensor’s Technical Breakthroughs Fuel AI Token Surge: Distributed Training and Ecosystem Expansion

Distributed training has, for the first time, demonstrated the ability to compete with centralized models. Bittensor’s price has doubled this month, while the GMCI AI Index has surged 48% since February. This article analyzes the structural drivers behind the current AI token rally from four perspectives: technological breakthroughs, ecosystem data, market divergences, and risk s

Blog Team2026-04-03

Metaplanet Acquires 5,075 More Bitcoins, Becoming the Third Largest Public Holder Worldwide

Metaplanet Acquires 5,075 More Bitcoins, Becoming the Third Largest Public Holder Worldwide

Metaplanet added 5,075 Bitcoin to its holdings in the first quarter, bringing its total to 40,177 BTC. This makes it the third-largest public company Bitcoin holder worldwide. This article examines the structure of its holdings, cost data, and the market debates surrounding its strategy.

Blog Team2026-04-03

Gate Becomes the First to Integrate Polymarket! $220 Million Bet on NBA Champion—Thunder Emerge as Top Favorite

Gate Becomes the First to Integrate Polymarket! $220 Million Bet on NBA Champion—Thunder Emerge as Top Favorite

While traditional media continues to analyze roster depth and speculate on playoff matchups, over $220 million in global liquidity has already delivered the answer. This marks not only an evolution in sports forecasting, but also a paradigm shift in how information is aggregated.

Blog Team2026-04-03

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Gate VIP Exclusive Airdrop Carnival Issue 12: April Special – Win a Custom Cartier Gift Box

Gate VIP Exclusive Airdrop Carnival Issue 12: April Special – Win a Custom Cartier Gift Box

VIP Exclusive Airdrop Carnival, Edition 12, Gets a Full Upgrade! Meet the trading requirements and advance to VIP 5 or higher to receive a custom Cartier gift box, featuring perfume, a silk scarf, a coin purse, and more. The event snapshot will be taken on April 3. Availability is limited—first come, first served.

Blog Team2026-04-02

GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulation 2026: Treasury Proposal and Compliance Pathways for Small Issuers

GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulation 2026: Treasury Proposal and Compliance Pathways for Small Issuers

The US Treasury has released the first proposed rules under the GENIUS Act, clarifying the "substantially similar" standard for dual federal and state oversight of stablecoin issuers. Issuers with less than $1 billion in assets may remain under state supervision. The official 60-day public comment period has now begun.

Blog Team2026-04-02

Geopolitical Trading Strategies: Analyzing Crypto Market Volatility Under the TACO Model

Geopolitical Trading Strategies: Analyzing Crypto Market Volatility Under the TACO Model

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Trump administration’s "shoot first, pull back later" approach to the Iran issue (the TACO trade) and its structural impact on the crypto market. By examining historical events alongside current developments, it offers traders a macro-level narrative and analytical framework for navigating geopolitical risks and formulating tr

Blog Team2026-04-02

2026 Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulatory Outlook: Why Has the First Batch of Licenses Been Delayed?

2026 Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulatory Outlook: Why Has the First Batch of Licenses Been Delayed?

Hong Kong will not issue its first batch of stablecoin licenses as scheduled in March 2026. This article takes an in-depth look at the regulatory caution driving the delay, the complexities of the application review process, and the structural impact on the industry landscape.

Blog Team2026-04-01

BIP-360 Deep Dive: How Bitcoin Takes Its First Step Toward Quantum Resistance

BIP-360 Deep Dive: How Bitcoin Takes Its First Step Toward Quantum Resistance

The threat of quantum computing is accelerating. In response, Bitcoin developers have introduced the P2MR output type through the BIP-360 proposal, removing Taproot key paths to reduce the risk of public key exposure. This article examines the mechanism, trade-offs, and industry impact of these changes.

Blog Team2026-03-31