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Solana’s Epic Upgrade: Alpenglow Approaches, Ushering in Sub-Second Transaction Confirmations

Solana’s Epic Upgrade: Alpenglow Approaches, Ushering in Sub-Second Transaction Confirmations

The time it takes for a block to go from proposal to final confirmation could shrink from over 12 seconds to just the span of a single heartbeat—about 150 milliseconds. This speed revolution, driven by the Alpenglow upgrade, is propelling Solana to its next technological peak.

Blog Team2026-01-05

Bursting the Bubble: Adjusted for Inflation, Bitcoin Has Never Truly Hit the $100,000 Milestone

Bursting the Bubble: Adjusted for Inflation, Bitcoin Has Never Truly Hit the $100,000 Milestone

According to Gate market data, on December 29, 2025, Bitcoin was priced at $90,064.3, reflecting a 24-hour increase of 2.76%. However, Galaxy Research notes that when adjusted for 2020 US dollar purchasing power, Bitcoin’s actual peak price was only $99,848, meaning it has never truly surpassed the $100,000 mark.

Blog Team2025-12-29

Gate BTC Mining: A Strategy for Earning a Steady 9.99% APY in a Volatile Market

Gate BTC Mining: A Strategy for Earning a Steady 9.99% APY in a Volatile Market

Faced with a nearly 30% correction from Bitcoin’s $126,000 peak, investors are turning their attention to mining data showing a steady annualized yield of 9.99%.

Blog Team2025-12-29

Gold Hits All-Time High: Why Did Bitcoin Prices Remain Flat on Christmas Eve?

Gold Hits All-Time High: Why Did Bitcoin Prices Remain Flat on Christmas Eve?

Gold prices hit a historic high of $4,483 per ounce on Christmas Eve, while Bitcoin hovered around $87,683, still some distance from its recent peak. On this silent night, these two assets—both regarded as safe havens and stores of value—followed distinctly different paths.

Blog Team2025-12-25

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Stablecoin Market Cap Surges Toward $320 Billion: Growth Drivers and Investment Opportunities Behind the 2025 Peak

Stablecoin Market Cap Surges Toward $320 Billion: Growth Drivers and Investment Opportunities Behind the 2025 Peak

The global stablecoin market is expanding at a remarkable pace, surging from a market capitalization of around $250 billion at the beginning of the year. Industry experts predict that this figure could reach a new peak of $320 billion by 2025.

Blog Team2025-12-24

$LIGHT Token Price Prediction: Can It Bounce Back After the Crash?

$LIGHT Token Price Prediction: Can It Bounce Back After the Crash?

In just one week, the price of the $LIGHT token has experienced a dramatic roller-coaster ride, plunging from a peak of over $4.50 to its current level of $0.872—a drop of more than 80%.

Blog Team2025-12-23

LGNS In-Depth Analysis: Salute Origin’s Ecosystem Strategy, Token Utility, and Market Trend Review

LGNS In-Depth Analysis: Salute Origin’s Ecosystem Strategy, Token Utility, and Market Trend Review

LGNS has seen a significant pullback from its peak to current levels, reflecting the market’s shift from sentiment-driven narratives to a reassessment based on real-world fundamentals.

Blog Team2025-12-17

Is Bitcoin’s Hold Above $92,000 Signaling a Trend Reversal or a Bull Trap?

Is Bitcoin’s Hold Above $92,000 Signaling a Trend Reversal or a Bull Trap?

After reaching a peak of $94,601, Bitcoin’s price pulled back. Market data shows that despite elevated prices, excessive leveraged long positions remain a Sword of Damocles hanging over the market.

Blog Team2025-12-12

XRP Alert: Social Media Sentiment Plunges into "Fear Zone"—Is a 70% Price Crash Imminent?

XRP Alert: Social Media Sentiment Plunges into "Fear Zone"—Is a 70% Price Crash Imminent?

Negative discussions about XRP have surged across social media, pushing market sentiment indicators into the "fear zone" for the first time since October. At the same time, XRPs price has dropped roughly 30% from its recent peak.

Blog Team2025-12-05