This article explores how stablecoins can reshape the monetary base through the "narrow banking model." It analyzes their interference with commercial bank deposits and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy transmission mechanisms. It also assesses the potential integration and competition between stablecoins and fractional reserve banking systems, as well as their interaction with the development paths of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

The Pendle team was founded in mid-2020, as we began exploring how to introduce fixed-rate yields into the wild APYs of the DeFi summer. Five years may seem like an eternity in the crypto world, yet this period has passed in the blink of an eye. I am proud of the achievements and challenges we've overcome so far, and we are now poised to maintain our growth momentum. With years of expertise and experience, we are in a unique position to seize new opportunities as the industry continues to evolve.

Gate Research Daily Report: April 15, Bitcoin at $85,284, Ethereum at $1,641.76. Digital asset funds see $7.2B in 3-week outflows. Canada to launch first Solana spot ETFs with staking. Ethereum leads Q1 dApp revenue with over $1B. Bitcoin implied volatility surges as markets remain uncertain on trade policy. JPMorgan launches GBP blockchain accounts to expand global settlement capabilities.

This article explores Tether’s multi-sector investment strategy—spanning agriculture, media, sports, and emerging technologies—alongside an overview of Circle’s core business and infrastructure initiatives.

This article explores the key trends and challenges in the current cryptocurrency market. The author analyzes Bitcoin's position under macroeconomic pressure, discussing the debate over whether it's a risk asset or a safe haven. The article also evaluates Ethereum's current development status and its potential as a productive asset. Additionally, the article discusses emerging productive assets like Hyperliquid's HYPE, and the evolution of DAO governance models. Given the current uncertain macroeconomic environment, the author suggests focusing on development opportunities in new projects.

Lens Chain is a decentralized social protocol centered on user ownership. The article outlines Lens Chain's core technology stack, which includes ZKSync's elastic chain and Avail DA layer. These technologies provide key benefits for users and developers: wallet-less login, low-cost transactions, and true content ownership. Developed by Aave's founder, Lens has secured $46 million in funding to build an open, free Web3 social network ecosystem.

The U.S. dollar not only dominates global trade, but has also become a hidden economic weapon. Whoever controls the dollar, controls the lifeline of the global economy. What’s even more concerning is that this war will expand from the domain of commodities to that of currencies—a global currency devaluation race is now underway.

Merlin Chain’s independent online line has been online for 30 days, TVL has reached an astonishing level, and Merlin ecological projects have announced important actions. Learn about the latest developments in projects such as MerlinSwap, Dragonverse Neo, UniCross, Surf Protocol, and bitSmileyDeFi, and their contributions to the Bitcoin second-layer network.

Recently, the cryptocurrency market has been in a prolonged downturn, but there has been increasing discussion about RWA (Real World Assets). Some believe that RWA represents a trillion-dollar market, citing the following reason: "USDT and USDC are the earliest and most successful dollar-denominated RWAs, with a market capitalization close to $300 billion. A large number of off-chain assets, such as real estate, stocks, and bonds, can be tokenized, which is a huge opportunity." At first glance, this argument seems reasonable, but upon closer inspection, there are issues. RWAs are not a monolithic category, and the differences between dollar-denominated RWAs and other RWAs are significant, even incomparable. For other RWAs to achieve rapid development, they must not only learn from dollar-denominated RWAs but also find their own development paradigm. As investors, if you want to find Alpha opportunities in the RWA space, it is essential to first understand the differences between dollar-denominated RWAs and ot

On April 11, Web3 social protocol Towns Protocol completed a $10 million Series B funding round, led by a16z crypto. This round also saw first-time participation from Coinbase Ventures and continued investment from Benchmark. Previously, in February 2023, Towns raised $25.5 million in a Series A round, also led by a16z. In today’s struggling crypto market—where not only has funding for niche sectors nearly vanished, but even popular sectors are seeing significant drops in investment—many venture funds are adopting a conservative approach. So why is a16z still betting on the largely overlooked social sector? What’s new and different about Towns?

In the context of escalating global trade wars and frequent tariffs, cryptocurrencies, with their decentralized, censorship-resistant, and borderless characteristics, are once again demonstrating their potential as a "safe haven in chaos." History and current events show that tariffs often lead to economic recessions and market turbulence, while cryptocurrencies are quietly building a new economic system that is not bound by traditional rules, offering individuals greater sovereignty and choice.

Meanwhile completed a $40 million Series A funding round and launched the world’s first Bitcoin-denominated whole life insurance product. It combines policy collateralization, tax deferral mechanisms, and on-chain transparent claims, directly addressing the pain points of long-term BTC holders. This article provides a full analysis of its product logic, funding background, and industry outlook.

sUSD depegged to $0.8388, highlighting stability challenges during Synthetix's mechanism adjustment phase. This article analyzes the market turbulence triggered by SIP-420, SNX volatility, and potential dip-buying opportunities, while assessing stablecoin risks and possible recovery paths.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the significant impact of Trump's tariff policy on the Bitcoin mining industry. It first explains the mechanism of how tariffs work, and then reviews the strategies adopted by the Bitcoin mining sector during the U.S.-China trade war—particularly how mining equipment manufacturers sought to avoid tariffs by relocating their production bases.

This article delves into Malaysia's approach to defining, taxing, and regulating cryptocurrencies, offering detailed insights into their legal status, tax collection methods, and the historical and future trajectory of regulatory policies.