Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

USD1, a stablecoin by World Liberty Financial, has reached nearly $5 billion market cap, becoming the fifth-largest stablecoin. Its rise, driven by treasury investments, faces criticism over governance issues and transparency while still lagging behind major players like Tether and USDC.

The crypto market has struggled over the past few days, with prices broadly moving lower despite early signs of improvement in macroeconomic conditions. In this environment, many altcoins are no longer relying solely on overall market recovery and instead depend on project-specific developments to r

_HBAR drops over 10%, falls to rank 26, and slips behind SHIB as selling pressure and weak sentiment hit market value. Today’s data._ Hedera’s HBAR has moved lower in recent days and has lost its position among the top digital assets by market value. The token now ranks 26th and has been

Voltrade and dYdX are launching a trading competition for the ETH-USD perpetual market from January 27 to February 10, 2026, with over $15,000 in prizes. Participants earn Voltrade Points based on trading volume, have chances for daily lotteries, and must register on Voltrade to compete.

Trading fees play a critical role in long-term profitability, especially for active crypto traders. Even small differences in percentages can compound into significant costs over time. In 2025, major exchanges continue to compete aggressively on pricing, but their fee structures remain complex and o

Bitcoin, currently trading near $87,800, could be exposed to another sharp sell-off if growing speculation around a Japanese yen intervention turns into concrete action. Historical patterns suggest that past yen shocks have coincided with deep Bitcoin drawdowns of around 30%, followed later by

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Japan plans crypto ETF approval by 2028 as regulators expand asset rules and strengthen investor protection nationwide. Nomura and SBI support Japan crypto ETFs while US bitcoin funds show strong demand for regulated exposure globally. Asia moves faster on crypto ETFs and stablecoins

Evernorth plans to raise $1B+ to expand an institutional XRP treasury using lending, liquidity and DeFi yield on XRPL. t54 partnership adds AI agents to run XRP treasury strategies on XRPL with verification, risk checks and compliance. Evernorth has announced a strategic collaboration with t

Nasdaq filed with the SEC to remove 25,000-contract position/exercise limits on Bitcoin & Ether ETF options.  The filing covers options on Nasdaq-listed ETFs from issuers including BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, Grayscale, ARK/21Shares and VanEck. Nasdaq has filed proposed rule changes with t

_Key Takeaways_ _NEAR is forming a potential double bottom pattern near the $1.40 support zone._ _Holding above $1.40 keeps the bullish

Digitap ($TAP) has entered a new phase of its rollout with Solana deposits now officially live on the platform. The update allows users to fund their Digitap wallets using SOL, USDT, and USDC on Solana, unlocking faster settlement times and lower transaction costs across the app. This

_Ethereum sees renewed focus after a dormant whale moves $145M in ETH, while analysts weigh long-term value against price pressure._ Onchain observers have captured a significant asset movement by an Ethereum whale who moved a large ETH stash after years of silence. Interestingly, the transfer c

_Key Takeaways_ _Pi App Studio now lets non-technical Pioneers add Pi payments easily via AI prompts using Test-Pi for single-session

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a notable step by removing crypto from its 2026 regulatory priorities list. This decision means the agency no longer identifies digital assets as a special risk category requiring heightened scrutiny. The update immediately caught market

Chainlink empowers end-to-end interoperability between data compliance, privacy and orchestration between blockchains and legacy systems. Institutions use Chainlink to power tokenized asset workflows, connecting on-chain data, identity and finance in real-time. Chainlink is establishing

IOTA has increased real-world integration with live trade systems in Kenya and the UK, and talks are active in ASEAN countries. Deflationary fees, staking, and locked deposits make the IOTA token valuable as more trade volume is conducted on the public mainnet. IOTA has announced a

_Key Takeaways_ _XRP is under short-term pressure as broader crypto market weakness triggers fresh liquidations._ _The weekly chart