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What is Verax Attestation Registry?
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What is Verax Attestation Registry?

Verax is a modular, on-chain attestation registry that powers reusable trust, identity, and reputation across the Web3 ecosystem.
2026-03-30 06:27:29
Gate Research: Trump posts that crypto "Through the Roof" | Ethereum Foundation outlines future development vision
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Gate Research: Trump posts that crypto "Through the Roof" | Ethereum Foundation outlines future development vision

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 1, BTC and ETH both fell by over 1%, a reasonable correction following the recent token price surge. Online brokerage Robinhood announced that it will allow EU clients to trade U.S. stocks and ETFs on the blockchain, with plans to transfer these tokenized stocks to its own Layer 2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain. Stablecoin issuer Circle has applied for a U.S. national banking license, enabling it to act as a custodian for USDC reserves and hold crypto assets for institutional clients. Polygon Labs, in collaboration with crypto market maker GSR, launched Katana, a DeFi-focused Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, aimed at addressing on-chain asset fragmentation and unsustainable yields driven by high inflation.
2026-03-30 06:25:47
Gate Research: BTC Hits New Highs Amid Lower Search Interest | US Congress May Pass Key Crypto Bills This Week
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Gate Research: BTC Hits New Highs Amid Lower Search Interest | US Congress May Pass Key Crypto Bills This Week

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 14, BTC is testing the 119,000 USDT level, while ETH’s recent strong support is around 2,920 USDT with resistance near 3,000 USDT. BTC has hit new all-time highs, yet Google search interest remains lower than in previous bull markets. Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress is set to vote on several key crypto bills. Additionally, around 10,000 wallets successfully participated in the PUMP presale, with nearly 200 addresses each purchasing over one million USD worth of tokens.
2026-03-30 05:40:18
Gate Research: PUMP Token Surges Over 40% Since Launch | BTC breaks through $120,000, reaching a new all-time high
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Gate Research: PUMP Token Surges Over 40% Since Launch | BTC breaks through $120,000, reaching a new all-time high

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 15, Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the 120,000 USDT mark, reaching a peak above 123,000 USDT, significantly setting a new historical high. Ethereum (ETH) also repeatedly crossed the critical 3,000 USDT threshold but failed to hold steady at this level. The PUMP token has been listed on major mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges, with its price soaring over 40% compared to its subscription price. Aave’s net deposits have surpassed $50 billion, making it the first DeFi protocol to reach this scale. Trusta announced a strategic partnership with Solana on the Solana Attestation Service and received infrastructure funding from the Solana Foundation. Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov stated that the country plans to explore investing its gold and foreign exchange reserves, as well as national fund assets, in cryptocurrencies.
2026-03-30 04:55:49
Gate Research: Trump Announces House Support for GENIUS Act
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Gate Research: Trump Announces House Support for GENIUS Act

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 16, BTC pulled back to around 117,000 USDT, while ETH led short-term gains. Among trending tokens, EIGEN surged nearly 12% on positive developments from its collaborations with Fuel and Boundless; TAO rose nearly 8% following the launch of the wTAO airdrop and staking platform; and ENA gained over 8% after its partnership with Neutrl, which is driving new use cases for USDe.On the policy and capital front, Trump brokered a consensus to advance the GENIUS Act, with a House vote scheduled for the following morning. The bill is expected to become a key milestone in U.S. stablecoin regulation, potentially boosting institutional confidence in compliant assets like USDC. Meanwhile, the NYSE officially approved a leveraged XRP ETF, further integrating Ripple ecosystem assets into mainstream financial markets.
2026-03-30 04:21:20
Gate Research: Aave TVL Hits All-Time High Surpassing $30B | Pump.Fun Regains Top Market Share
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Gate Research: Aave TVL Hits All-Time High Surpassing $30B | Pump.Fun Regains Top Market Share

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, ETH surged past $3,400 with strong momentum, while BTC underperformed compared to altcoins. USDT market cap surpassed $160 billion, hitting a new all-time high. Orca plans to launch its Launchpad by late July or early August. Aave’s TVL exceeded $30 billion, setting a new record. Pump.Fun reclaimed its position as the leading token launch platform on Solana, capturing 46.9% market share over the past 24 hours.
2026-03-30 03:27:55
Gate Research: OpenSea Launches Multichain Creation Platform Creator Studio 2.0 | Sui TVL Doubles to Hit New Yearly High
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Gate Research: OpenSea Launches Multichain Creation Platform Creator Studio 2.0 | Sui TVL Doubles to Hit New Yearly High

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC fell 0.73% this week, briefly dipping below 116,000 USDT before quickly rebounding. ETH rose 5.47% with continued net inflows, outperforming major altcoins. ETH ETFs recorded a record $5.4 billion in net inflows in July, while The Ether Machine added 15,000 ETH, signaling on-chain alignment with institutional trends. Sui’s TVL climbed to $2.2 billion, doubling year-to-date, with monthly active addresses up over 130%. Solana DEX volume has dropped nearly 70% from its January peak, indicating a cooling of ecosystem activity. OpenSea launched Creator Studio 2.0 to enhance multi-chain publishing capabilities. EigenDA launched its V2 mainnet, boosting throughput by approximately 6.7x compared to V1. CBOE is advancing ETP listings for major tokens like SOL and XRP, with potential approval as early as Q4.
2026-03-30 02:18:18
Gate Research: Ethereum Foundation Outlines Vision for the Next Decade | SEC Announces Launch of "Project Crypto" Initiative
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Gate Research: Ethereum Foundation Outlines Vision for the Next Decade | SEC Announces Launch of "Project Crypto" Initiative

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 1st, BTC fell by approximately 2.10% over the past 24 hours, forming a bearish candlestick pattern with a lower wick indicating limited buying support at lower levels, while ETH prices dropped by about 3.79% in the past 24 hours, with an RSI of 69.8, nearing overbought territory and suggesting a potential short-term correction. Concurrently, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) officially published an article today titled "Lean Ethereum," authored by EF researcher Justin Drake, outlining a vision for Ethereum's development over the next decade. Separately, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently delivered a speech announcing the launch of a committee-level initiative called "Project Crypto," and Ethereum infrastructure protocol Puffer Finance announced that Puffer UniFi AVS has been upgraded.
2026-03-30 01:31:12
Gate Research: Fluid Daily Trading Volume Surpasses Uniswap | Token Issuance on Base Chain Exceeds Solana
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Gate Research: Fluid Daily Trading Volume Surpasses Uniswap | Token Issuance on Base Chain Exceeds Solana

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 4, BTC stabilized after a dip and rebounded to around 114,689.8 USDT. ETH is approaching the key resistance zone near 3,534.26 USDT.Fluid surpassed Uniswap in 24-hour trading volume on Ethereum mainnet for the first time. Base chain’s daily token issuance outpaced Solana. Zora ignited a boom in the on-chain creator economy. The stablecoin market cap rose by $1.78 billion last week, a 0.67% increase week-over-week.
2026-03-30 00:41:17
Gate Research: Ethereum Transaction Volume Nears $240 Billion in July | Sei Daily Active Users Surpass Solana for the First Time
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Gate Research: Ethereum Transaction Volume Nears $240 Billion in July | Sei Daily Active Users Surpass Solana for the First Time

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 5th, BTC's price slightly decreased by 0.19% over the past 24 hours, with trading volume increasing, indicating high market activity. Technical analysis shows BTC stabilizing at the $114,000 support level. ETH rose by 2.39% in the last 24 hours. Technical analysis reveals an RSI of 72, suggesting overbought conditions. MACD shows a sell signal, but moving averages support a bullish trend. Crypto wallet Phantom announced the acquisition of Solsniper, an AI-based Memecoin trading platform on the Solana chain. Ethereum's on-chain monthly transaction volume exceeded $238 billion in July, a 70% increase month-over-month. This is also the highest monthly transaction volume since December 2021, reaching a new four-year high. Sei's daily active users surpassed Solana for the first time on August 2nd.
2026-03-29 23:49:45
Gate Research: SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking Is Not a Security|Mantle Stablecoin Market Cap Surges Over 20% This Week
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Gate Research: SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking Is Not a Security|Mantle Stablecoin Market Cap Surges Over 20% This Week

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 6, BTC and ETH showed weak, range-bound performance, with market sentiment turning cautious. The U.S. SEC clarified that certain forms of liquid staking do not constitute securities, paving the way for ETH spot ETFs to potentially include staking mechanisms. AMINA Bank became the first regulated bank to support trading and custody services for SUI. Meanwhile, Mantle saw strong capital inflows, with its stablecoin market cap rising nearly 23% over the past week. The Web3 gaming sector showed notable strength—Illuvium launched a $250,000 pro league, pushing ILV up over 20%. Zebec introduced several crypto cards compatible with Apple Pay, sending ZBCN up 6%, while Saros initiated a token buyback and announced new ecosystem activities, driving SAROS up more than 5%.
2026-03-29 23:15:59
Gate Research: Ethereum dApps Generate Nearly $26.8 Billion in Revenue | Gate’s Derivatives Volume Up 46.5% MoM in July
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Gate Research: Ethereum dApps Generate Nearly $26.8 Billion in Revenue | Gate’s Derivatives Volume Up 46.5% MoM in July

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, altcoins showed a slow downward trend, with the median drop among the Top 100 cryptocurrencies reaching 6.07%.Circle partnered with Corpay to support stablecoin payments for enterprise transactions.PancakeSwap launched perpetual contracts for U.S. stocks.Ethereum dApps have generated nearly $26.8 billion in cumulative revenue, with daily transactions nearing all-time highs.Gate's derivatives trading volume in July grew by 46.5% month-over-month, pushing its market share up to 11%.Pump.fun launched 13,690 new tokens in the past 24 hours, surpassing LetsBonk, though it still lags slightly in daily trading volume.
2026-03-29 22:21:30
Gate Research: Trump Signs Crypto-Friendly Banking Order | SEC and Ripple End Legal Dispute
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Gate Research: Trump Signs Crypto-Friendly Banking Order | SEC and Ripple End Legal Dispute

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 7, the crypto market extended its rebound, with BTC maintaining a short-term uptrend and ETH leading major tokens by breaking above 3,900 USDT on strong volume. U.S. President Trump signed a crypto-friendly banking order and appointed Miran as a Federal Reserve governor. Meanwhile, Hong Kong launched its RWA registration platform and initiated three Web3 standardization projects. The SEC and Ripple ended their legal dispute, finalizing the ruling that XRP is not a security in secondary markets. Concept tokens saw strong momentum: PENDLE rose 28.4% thanks to HyperEVM’s yield pool surpassing $100 million in TVL; ZORA jumped 34.2% driven by creator economy campaigns with Base and Polcom; ORCA gained 21.1% following the launch of Wavebreak and new buyback proposals.
2026-03-29 21:40:57
Gate Research: BAGS Seven-Day Revenue Surpasses LetsBonk | Cryptocurrency Market Cap Hits New All-Time High, Exceeding $4.1 Trillion
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Gate Research: BAGS Seven-Day Revenue Surpasses LetsBonk | Cryptocurrency Market Cap Hits New All-Time High, Exceeding $4.1 Trillion

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 11, BTC broke above the 121,200 USD mark after a period of sideways consolidation, while ETH surpassed its interim high of 4,343.23 USD. In the Solana ecosystem, meme token launch platform BAGS outpaced letsBONK.fun in seven-day revenue. Bitcoin’s market cap overtook Amazon to rank sixth globally, with the total cryptocurrency market cap hitting a record high above 4.1 trillion USD. The LayerZero Foundation proposed a $110 million acquisition of the Stargate cross-chain bridge and its STG token.
2026-03-29 20:44:55
Gate Research: The Crypto Market Generally Enters a Rally and Pullback Phase | Institutional Funds Accelerate Inflow into ETH
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Gate Research: The Crypto Market Generally Enters a Rally and Pullback Phase | Institutional Funds Accelerate Inflow into ETH

Gate Research Daily Report:On August 12, BTC price briefly touched a historic high of $122,300 before quickly retreating to a range around $118,900; ETH reached a yearly peak of $4,365 with trading volume soaring to $47.1 billion. Altcoins’ total market capitalization hit $1.61 trillion, with market sentiment entering the “greed” zone. BitcoinCash’s Smart Money Index surged to 85.1, reflecting significant institutional inflows. The Uniswap Foundation proposed establishing the “DUNI” legal entity in Wyoming to support decentralized governance. Lido DAO benefited from a favorable SEC ruling, boosting the prospects for liquid staking ETFs with a weekly gain of 54%.
2026-03-29 19:55:52
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