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This article explores the relationship between AI technological breakthroughs and cryptocurrency development. Beginning with China's DeepSeek model success, it analyzes the impact on Nvidia and AI-framework crypto projects while considering blockchain technology's position within the AI ecosystem. The article examines the receding Meme coin trend, highlighting the current imbalance in crypto market valuations where rapid altcoin proliferation has diluted value. The author argues that the crypto industry needs innovation and repositioning to forge its unique development path in an AI-dominated future.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 3, Bitcoin surged 7.37% to 92,692 USDT, while Ethereum rose 10.18% to 2,447.34 USDT. Pump.fun's February revenue dropped 38% month-over-month. CME Bitcoin futures recorded a $10,000 gap, the largest in history. Benefiting from the overall growth of the Cardano ecosystem, Liqwid TVL reached $112 million. Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a U.S. crypto reserve, incorporating BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA as core assets. Cronos plans to restore 70 billion CRO tokens to boost ecosystem development. XRP's fully diluted market cap surpassed Ethereum for the first time. DA saw a significant surge. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett warned about tariff risks.

This article delves into the recent turbulence in the crypto market, analyzing the reasons behind Bitcoin's price dropping below $90,000, including the Bybit hacking incident, uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policies, and the impact of the macroeconomic environment. It also highlights concerns about a U.S. economic recession, uncertainty regarding Trump's policies, and declining consumer confidence, which have exacerbated volatility in the crypto market.

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 28, the price of Bitcoin dropped by 6.31% to 80,270.7 USDT, and the price of Ethereum fell by 9.78% to 2,106 USDT. Due to a hacker laundering incident, THORChain's trading volume surged to $860 million USD. CoW Swap's market share skyrocketed to 26%, challenging 1inch's dominance in the DEX aggregator space. The Bybit hacker laundered 50% of the stolen ETH through THORChain. MetaMask released a new roadmap, adding support for Bitcoin and Solana, and introducing smart contract accounts. Jupiter partnered with Bubblemaps to enhance transparency and reshape the DeFi ecosystem. The number of active addresses on the Solana network has decreased to 3.28 million.

The launch of the $TRUMP token triggered an unprecedented meme coin frenzy, driving the token price to soar before rapidly falling back, trapping retail investors in a speculative pit. This article outlines the full timeline of the $TRUMP token and explores the risk warnings for ordinary investors, as well as the impact of this political and financial frenzy on the crypto industry.

In 2025, with the positive shift in U.S. policies (including President Trump's support for the crypto industry), the launch of the Bitcoin ETF, and interest rate cuts by major economies, the crypto asset market is expected to continue its strong growth. This article explores how Bitcoin's perception is changing, the improvement of market conditions, and the advancement of tokenization technologies, all of which will create new growth opportunities for digital assets.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week BTC continued its decline, reaching a low of around $82,500, while ETH broke support and entered a downtrend. The market correction triggered leveraged liquidations, with 24-hour liquidations reaching $770 million. Oklahoma's "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill" (HB 1203) has passed the House committee and entered the full voting stage. StakeStone officially released its whitepaper on February 26. MetaMask partnered with Transak to expand fiat on/off-ramp services and added support for 10 major blockchains. Ondo Finance's TVL grew by 14.42% over 7 days, reaching $921 million. Bitcoin NFT protocol Ordinals' total inscriptions have surpassed 80 million.

Gate Research (Feb 22-27, 2025) presents a comprehensive analysis of significant developments in the cryptocurrency market and the macroeconomic landscape. On February 21, under the MiCA regulatory framework, 10 companies were approved to issue stablecoins in the EU. On February 25, the latest data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce showed a sharp decline in the U.S. Consumer Confidence Index. On the same day, South Dakota vetoed the Bitcoin Reserve Bill. On February 26, Oklahoma's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill (HB 1203) passed the House Committee and moved to the full vote stage. Also, on February 26, Hong Kong is set to release its second virtual asset policy declaration, aiming to strengthen regulation and foster innovation.

Gate Research Daily Report: The price of Bitcoin has dropped by 3.05%, reaching $89,290, while Ethereum's price has increased by 0.25%, reaching $2,504.58. The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market has fallen below $3 trillion, a decrease of 24.1% from its peak. Sonic's TVL has surpassed $600 million. In the past 24 hours, Jupiter's fee revenue has exceeded that of Pump.fun, marking a new low since September 2024. Aave has voted to suspend lending services on the Polygon PoS chain, which could result in a loss of over $300 million in TVL. The SEC has announced the termination of its investigation into Uniswap. Hong Kong is set to release its second virtual asset policy declaration.

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 25, the price of Bitcoin dropped by 3.57% to $92,258.1, while Ethereum's price fell by 8.31% to $2,492.07. Berachain's Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $3.3 billion, overtaking Arbitrum and Base to become the sixth largest blockchain by TVL. The TVL of the Rings protocol exceeded $84 million, setting a new all-time high. South Dakota vetoed the Bitcoin treasury reserve bill. Ethereum's Pectra upgrade encountered issues on the Holesky testnet, failing to complete finality and impacting the mainnet deployment. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) officially approved the USDC and EURC stablecoins, incorporating them into the cryptocurrency token regulatory framework.

In 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape has matured significantly, with sectors like Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoins, and DeFi showing clear product-market fit. This analysis explores the key technological foundations driving growth, successful market segments, and ongoing challenges in crypto—from institutional adoption and tokenized assets to the enduring presence of memecoins. We examine both proven use cases accelerating adoption and areas still facing obstacles, concluding with forward-looking perspectives on crypto's role in global finance.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin has fallen below the $97,000 support level, and Ethereum dropped by 1.04% due to the Bybit hack. Pump.fun's self-developed AMM has shaken the Raydium ecosystem, while Berachain's cross-chain bridge saw over $85.47 million in funds flow in the past 7 days. Popular tokens such as Forta, Quai Network, and SpaceN have surged strongly. The stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed $22.65 billion, and market sentiment is leaning towards a wait-and-see approach.

As the market refocuses on practical value, decentralized finance (DeFi) is regaining momentum. From stablecoins to intent execution layers, innovation is accelerating. Here are 10 key insights into the future of DeFi.

Decentralized Science (DeSci) is becoming a crucial aspect of Web3 development, as it solves fundamental problems such as unequal research funding, intellectual property monopolies, and lack of transparency in scientific research. By leveraging DAO, IP-NFTs, and token economies, DeSci empowers scientific innovation, drives the real-world adoption of Web3, and accelerates progress toward fairer and more open research.

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 21, the price of BTC increased by 1.12% over the past 24 hours, while ETH rose by 0.40% during the same period. The lending protocol PACT has officially bridged to Aptos, which will drive growth in Aptos' TVL (Total Value Locked). The SEC has approved Figure to issue its first interest-bearing stablecoin YLDS, offering a 0.5% annual interest rate. After OpenSea announced the launch of SEA tokens, its market share in the NFT space surged to 71.5%. Shadow set a new record for single-day trading volume at $252 million, surpassing Hyperliquid and Berachain. The Canary LTC ETF has been listed on the DTCC, moving toward the market readiness phase.