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ETH L2 Aggregate Throughput Hits All-Time High: What Does the Fusaka Upgrade and a 1.32% Burn Rate Mean?

ETH L2 Aggregate Throughput Hits All-Time High: What Does the Fusaka Upgrade and a 1.32% Burn Rate Mean?

Ethereum Layer 2 solutions have reached a combined throughput of 3,700 operations per second. The upcoming Pectra upgrade is expected to reduce transaction fees by 40% to 90%. The annualized burn rate has risen to 1.32%, while DeFi total value locked (TVL) has grown by 26% over the past year.

Blog Team2026-04-15

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

Iran plans to impose a $1 per barrel Bitcoin transit fee on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period, with on-chain payments completed in seconds. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event from the perspectives of geopolitics, sovereign adoption, and de-dollarization.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Miners Lose Over $19,000 per Mined BTC: How Inverted Costs Are Reshaping Bitcoin Supply Dynamics

Miners Lose Over $19,000 per Mined BTC: How Inverted Costs Are Reshaping Bitcoin Supply Dynamics

Each time miners produce a single BTC, they incur a loss of approximately $19,000. Publicly listed mining companies sold over 19,000 BTC in the first quarter, and mining hash rate experienced its first quarterly decline in six years. This article examines the data logic behind the cost inversion and explores three industry strategies for coping with these challenges.

Blog Team2026-04-08

Bitcoin Mining Crisis: Hashrate Price Drops Below $30—Can an AI Pivot Save the Industry?

Bitcoin Mining Crisis: Hashrate Price Drops Below $30—Can an AI Pivot Save the Industry?

CoinShares reports that the price of Bitcoin hashpower has dropped below $30 per PH per day, hitting a five-year low and placing miners in the most challenging situation since the halving. Publicly listed mining companies have collectively announced over $70 billion in AI contracts, signaling a structural overhaul within the industry.

Blog Team2026-03-31

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BlackRock CEO Warns of $150 Oil Risk: Global Recession and Crypto Market Response Analysis

BlackRock CEO Warns of $150 Oil Risk: Global Recession and Crypto Market Response Analysis

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned that if oil prices reach $150 per barrel, a global recession could follow.

Blog Team2026-03-26

DEX Elite Warriors Swap Battle, Win Up to $500 Per Person

DEX Elite Warriors Swap Battle, Win Up to $500 Per Person

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The DEX Elite Swap Warrior challenge has officially launched. Leveraging the powerful multi-chain aggregation of Gate Swap, this competition fully covers EVM-compatible networks.

Blog Team2026-03-19

How Would $100 Oil Prices Impact the Crypto Market? From Inflation Transmission to Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Narrative

How Would $100 Oil Prices Impact the Crypto Market? From Inflation Transmission to Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Narrative

After the IEA’s largest-ever release of 400 million barrels from strategic oil reserves, oil prices remain stubbornly above $100 per barrel. This article takes an in-depth look at how high oil prices impact the crypto market through inflation transmission mechanisms, and reexamines Bitcoin’s role as a safe-haven asset.

Blog Team2026-03-17

Analysis of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Iran’s New Leader Sends Strong Signals, Triggering Oil Price Surge and Market Ripple Effects

Analysis of the Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Iran’s New Leader Sends Strong Signals, Triggering Oil Price Surge and Market Ripple Effects

Iran’s new Supreme Leader has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crude oil prices soaring past $100 per barrel. This article examines how geopolitical tensions are impacting oil prices, the broader energy supply chain, and the cryptocurrency market. We also explore multiple potential scenarios for how these developments might unfold.

Blog Team2026-03-13

Trump Calls Oil Price Surge "Manageable": Analyzing the Impact of Escalating Middle East Tensions and $100 Oil on Global Markets

Trump Calls Oil Price Surge "Manageable": Analyzing the Impact of Escalating Middle East Tensions and $100 Oil on Global Markets

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, putting 20% of the world’s oil supply at risk and pushing oil prices above $110 per barrel. Trump described the surge in oil prices as a "price worth paying." This article breaks down the event’s underlying logic, its macroeconomic transmission pathways, and the impact on the crypto market.

Blog Team2026-03-09