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Gate for AI is an infrastructure framework designed to connect artificial intelligence agents with the cryptocurrency economy. It provides structured capabilities such as trading functions, market data access, wallet interactions, news retrieval, and on-chain analytics through components like Gate MCP and AI Skills. Through standardized protocols, modular capability layers, and system coordination mechanisms, the framework enables AI systems to access digital asset platforms, retrieve information, and perform operational tasks within cryptocurrency environments.

The article compares technologies that genuinely improve reality—such as Starlink, open-source local large models, Signal, and Community Notes—pointing out that relying solely on decentralized finance and speculative applications is far from sufficient to address structural risks like government and corporate surveillance, warfare, and information warfare. It criticizes the posture of only discussing finance and self-encircling as overly hollow.

CoinDesk’s latest exchange report shows that in February 2026, Gate further expanded its derivatives trading volume, raising its market share to 12.2%—a record high. The increase in derivatives market share reached 0.95%, placing Gate among the world’s top two exchanges.

This article analyzes Arbitrum Offchain Labs' response, as well as the growing trend of L2 ecosystems decoupling from Ethereum. It identifies the critical pain point that the state tree and VM together constitute 80% of the proof bottleneck. The article also anticipates that the Glamsterdam/Hegota upgrade will become a pivotal battleground.

According to the latest exchange report from CoinDesk Data, Gate continued to expand its derivatives trading activity in February 2026, with its market share rising to 12.2%, marking a new all-time high. The exchange's derivatives market share increased by 0.95%, ranking among the fastest-growing globally.

The article explains why traditional banks, ACH, and credit cards are impractical in a high-frequency, micro-transactional, cross-border agent economy that lacks human endorsement. Combining early case studies such as OpenClaw, agent activity on Solana, and the x402 protocol, it presents the investment thesis that AI Agents will, over the long term, boost on-chain activity and value capture.

The Across community has recently put forward a governance proposal to consider converting pipeline ACX tokens into a traditional corporate equity structure. If passed, ACX holders will have the option to exchange their tokens for shares in the newly formed AcrossCo or sell their tokens at a premium for USDC. The proposal remains under community discussion and will proceed only after a formal governance vote.

Global markets were notably driven by energy price shocks and geopolitical risks over the past week. Escalating tensions in the Middle East propelled oil prices upward, with WTI surging more than 25% for the week. As a result, the market entered a risk-off phase, prompting BTC, ETH, and US equities to pull back simultaneously. From a macro standpoint, although rising oil prices are unlikely to trigger a recession directly, they could elevate inflation and delay interest rate cuts in the coming months. On-chain activity saw DEX trading volumes remain high, with liquidity further concentrating in top protocols. The total stablecoin market cap climbed to around $330 billion, with USDC emerging as the main source of incremental capital. In the derivatives market, funding rates stayed predominantly negative and option volatility increased, reflecting continued vigilance toward tail risks. Overall, the market is navigating a stage of macro risk repricing and liquidity reallocation. Looking ahead to next week, atten

Blockchain payment company Ripple is executing a stock buyback program valued at up to $750 million, lifting the company's total valuation to around $50 billion. The buyback will proceed via a tender offer, enabling select investors and employees to sell their holdings. This move also highlights Ripple's capital strategy and long-term positioning in the private market.

Gate’s latest report shows a volatile 2025 crypto market as BTC and ETH weaken, while its wealth quant strategies achieve 100% win rates; outlook highlights regulation and rising institutional participation.

As asset portfolios expand, trading accounts become more than just order execution tools—they serve as the central hub of a comprehensive investment system. This article explores how Gate Private Wealth Management utilizes dedicated advisors and a systematic framework to assist high-net-worth individuals in establishing a robust, long-term digital asset management center.

Gate Private Wealth Management provides high-net-worth clients with dedicated advisors and a systematic asset planning framework, optimizing asset allocation and risk management to achieve higher-quality, more sustainable wealth management in the digital asset era.

Gate Private Wealth Management utilizes a specialized advisory team and a structured asset planning system to assist high-net-worth clients in developing long-term digital asset strategies. This approach ensures more resilient and efficient wealth management amid challenging market conditions.

With the expansion of digital asset portfolios, accounts are no longer just tools for placing orders or storing funds. For high-net-worth individuals, the account has become the core node for asset allocation, risk management, and strategic execution. Gate Private Wealth Management leverages specialized advisors and a systematic service approach to help users upgrade their accounts into genuine digital asset management hubs.

Backpack, a leading exchange within the Solana ecosystem, has announced its Token Generation Event (TGE) is scheduled for approximately March 23. At launch, 25% of the tokens will be released and distributed to the community. This article provides an in-depth analysis of Backpack's tokenomics, airdrop allocation, and potential effects on the market.