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Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook: Bitcoin continues to fluctuate this week, with short-term investor sentiment leaning towards pessimism. A significant downward revision of US non-farm payroll data, indicating a weak job market, has catalyzed expectations for interest rate cuts. Bitcoin ETFs see continuous net inflows, driven by strong institutional buying interest and increased off-exchange capital inflows, leading to higher USDT issuance. Sun Pump rapidly expands its market share, energizing the TRON ecosystem. The imminent launch of Fractal Bitcoin's mainnet has made the Bitcoin ecosystem narrative a market hotspot. This week's market funding primarily focused on infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and privacy security sectors.

This article discusses the financial model of utility tokens and proposes a cash flow-based solution to address the challenges of governance, value distribution, and regulated activities faced by utility tokens.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 21, Bitcoin prices continued to fluctuate at low levels, with the Fear & Greed Index further declining, indicating a pessimistic market sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs saw consistent net inflows, signaling strong institutional buying interest, with significant off-market institutional funds entering the market. Tether minted an additional $2 billion in USDT, increasing the stablecoin's market capitalization. The Sumpump platform gained traction, with user numbers and platform revenue steadily rising. Gate Ventures, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, launched a $100 million fund to accelerate the development of high-potential blockchain projects.

This article explores the evolution and future of Web3 payments. It traces the journey from the introduction of Bitcoin and the rise of tokenized currencies to the emergence of PayFi, examining how digital currencies and blockchain technology are reshaping modern finance.

This article reviews the rise and development of stablecoins in the past decade, discusses their impact on the global financial system, and analyzes changes in regulatory policies and market demands in various countries.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 20, the cryptocurrency market showed strong 24-hour performance, with significant gains in sectors like AI Agents and Masternodes. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $61.98 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net outflow of $13.52 million. Uniswap led in ETH burn volume, though the quarterly burn rate dropped by 72.4%. Bitcoin's hash rate increased, and two major projects secured funding. DOGS and others announced airdrops, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose, altcoins rebounded, Grayscale transferred large amounts of BTC and ETH, and the market sentiment index climbed to 30.

This article explores how Russia is overcoming economic blockades by legalizing cryptocurrency mining and promoting cross-border cryptocurrency payments in response to international sanctions.

Ethereum remains the most decentralized smart contract platform, with strong community consensus and effective governance. However, the growth of Layer 2 solutions has become overly dependent on venture capital, raising concerns about the future of decentralization.

Gate Research Daily Report (August 16):BTC briefly broke above $59,800 before quickly retreating to $56,000, while ETH fluctuated between $2,500 and $2,700. MakerDAO’s proposal to reduce WBTC collateral could pose liquidity risks. Pump.fun continues to dominate the meme coin market, with Beethoven X, Colend Protocol, and Symbiotic leading TVL growth in the DeFi sector. A rebound in U.S. stocks has boosted blockchain shares, and $95 million in funding was secured in the Web3 sector. Keep an eye on airdrop opportunities from Pichi Finance and Grass.

In this article, we delve into the "Decade of the Digital Dollar" report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) to explore the global development trajectory of stablecoins and their profound economic impact. By summarizing and analyzing the report, we provide a comprehensive perspective on how stablecoins are driving global financial innovation and efficiency.

Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook reports. This week, BTC and ETH have entered a consolidation phase, with a predominantly bearish sentiment reflected in the overall contract market. Most tokens on the Pump.fun platform have failed to maintain high market value. The FTX claims voting process is nearing its end, with a massive payout plan awaiting approval. Projects like Sahara have announced significant funding rounds. In the technical realm, Uniswap's revenue growth, FTX incident updates, the WazirX security incident, and the upcoming Monad testnet have garnered attention. The XION project's airdrop plan has sparked community interest. Token unlocks and macroeconomic data releases scheduled for next week are expected to influence market trends.

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Gate Research Daily Report, August 14: BTC prices have returned above $60,000, while ETH remains volatile. The market shows an optimistic bullish sentiment. The U.S. July PPI growth was below expectations, affecting the Fed's interest rate cut outlook. BitGo wallet transferred a large amount of Mt. Gox Bitcoin assets, and Aethir Foundation opened community reward claims.

Gate Research Daily Report: August 13— BTC attempted to break through $60,000 but then retreated, leading to a period of volatility. Ethereum's daily burn rate and Bitcoin miners' income both hit their lowest levels of the year. The Fear and Greed Index is in the fear zone, indicating that investors should be wary of market downside risks. Meanwhile, sectors such as modular blockchains and Trump-themed meme coins performed strongly, demonstrating the rapid shift in market hotspots.