Gate Blog: Your Source for Crypto News, Insights & Analysis | Gate.com

FOMC and the Clarity Act Take Center Stage: A Comprehensive Preview of April’s Key Events in the Crypto Market

FOMC and the Clarity Act Take Center Stage: A Comprehensive Preview of April’s Key Events in the Crypto Market

FOMC rate decision, the legislative window for the Clarity Act, over $1 billion in token unlocks, and global industry events—four key variables shaping the crypto market in April. This article provides a comprehensive analysis from four perspectives: macroeconomics, regulation, supply, and industry developments.

Blog Team2026-04-03

Tokenized Stocks on Blockchain Surpass $1 Billion: How Ondo Finance Captured Half the Market

Tokenized Stocks on Blockchain Surpass $1 Billion: How Ondo Finance Captured Half the Market

Tokenized stocks on-chain surpass $1 billion in total value, with Ondo Finance capturing 58% of the market share. 21Shares has filed an application for a spot ONDO ETF. An in-depth analysis of the RWA sector landscape and its future evolution.

Blog Team2026-04-03

Circle Launches cirBTC: An Institutional-Grade Wrapped Bitcoin Token Explained

Circle Launches cirBTC: An Institutional-Grade Wrapped Bitcoin Token Explained

Circle has officially announced its wrapped bitcoin token, cirBTC, designed for the institutional market. Featuring a 1:1 bitcoin reserve and real-time on-chain verification, this product stands out in the market. This article analyzes its product architecture, market landscape, and potential industry impact.

Blog Team2026-04-03

Drift Protocol Hit by $285 Million Attack: Analyzing the Solana DeFi Vulnerability

Drift Protocol Hit by $285 Million Attack: Analyzing the Solana DeFi Vulnerability

Drift Protocol suffered a $285 million attack on April 1, 2026, marking the largest DeFi exploit in the Solana ecosystem.

Blog Team2026-04-03

Sign up to claim 10,000+ USDT rewards

signup-tips

Crude Oil Holds Steady Above $100 as Gate TradFi XBR Contract Trading Volume Ranks #1 Globally

Crude Oil Holds Steady Above $100 as Gate TradFi XBR Contract Trading Volume Ranks #1 Globally

In a market environment where oil prices are experiencing sharp fluctuations at elevated levels, trading activity in crude oil derivatives has surged dramatically.

Blog Team2026-04-03

BlackRock’s IBIT Sees $86.52 Million Net Outflow in a Day as Divergence Returns to the Spot Bitcoin ETF Market

BlackRock’s IBIT Sees $86.52 Million Net Outflow in a Day as Divergence Returns to the Spot Bitcoin ETF Market

On April 1, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a total net outflow of $174 million. BlackRock’s IBIT led the outflows with $86.52 million, while Grayscale’s BTC fund bucked the trend with a net inflow of $10.25 million. This article analyzes the underlying logic behind the divergence in capital flows.

Blog Team2026-04-02

Airdrops No Longer a Path to Wealth? What the edgeX Airdrop Controversy Reveals About Shifting Dynamics in the Crypto Industry

Airdrops No Longer a Path to Wealth? What the edgeX Airdrop Controversy Reveals About Shifting Dynamics in the Crypto Industry

In the edgeX airdrop event, the total value locked (TVL) was only around $200 million, yet there were over $1 billion in open positions. Nearly all early users ended up on the losing side, as on-chain associations and unfair distribution sparked industry-wide skepticism about the structural integrity of the airdrop mechanism.

Blog Team2026-04-02

# April Token Unlock Weekly Report: $1.34 Billion in XRP and $38 Million in SUI Released on the Same Day

# April Token Unlock Weekly Report: $1.34 Billion in XRP and $38 Million in SUI Released on the Same Day

On April 1, 2026, Ripple will unlock 1 billion XRP, while SUI will release 42.94 million tokens on the same day. After TIA’s unlock, the token faced sell-offs. This article examines the structural differences among these three unlocking mechanisms and their impact on the market.

Blog Team2026-04-02

GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulation 2026: Treasury Proposal and Compliance Pathways for Small Issuers

GENIUS Act Stablecoin Regulation 2026: Treasury Proposal and Compliance Pathways for Small Issuers

The US Treasury has released the first proposed rules under the GENIUS Act, clarifying the "substantially similar" standard for dual federal and state oversight of stablecoin issuers. Issuers with less than $1 billion in assets may remain under state supervision. The official 60-day public comment period has now begun.

Blog Team2026-04-02