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XRP Ledger Quantum-Safe Roadmap: How to Prepare in Advance for "Quantum Day"

XRP Ledger Quantum-Safe Roadmap: How to Prepare in Advance for "Quantum Day"

XRP Ledger Unveils Four-Phase Quantum-Resistant Roadmap, Targeting Post-Quantum Cryptographic Protection by 2028 The plan includes an emergency response for "quantum day," testing of NIST-standard algorithms, and a mainnet upgrade. This overview examines the urgency of quantum threats and outlines XRPL’s migration path.

Blog Team2026-04-21

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

On April 18, 2026, Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge suffered an attack resulting in losses of approximately $292 million. This incident triggered a single-day pullback of about 5.6% in the total value locked across the DeFi sector.

Blog Team2026-04-21

How Do Gate Contract Points Work? A Comprehensive Guide to Earning Rules, Validity Period, and Use Cases

How Do Gate Contract Points Work? A Comprehensive Guide to Earning Rules, Validity Period, and Use Cases

Gate Contract Points are a behavior-based quantitative system designed around contract trading volume and asset holdings. This article explains how to earn points, the 15-day validity period, redemption scenarios, and important considerations for participation.

Blog Team2026-04-21

BTC Mining Difficulty Drops 1.1%: Industry Restructuring, Miner Profits Under Pressure, and AI Emerges as a New Opportunity

BTC Mining Difficulty Drops 1.1%: Industry Restructuring, Miner Profits Under Pressure, and AI Emerges as a New Opportunity

Bitcoin mining difficulty has decreased by 1.1% to 135.5 T, while hash price has dropped to $27.89 per PH/s per day—the lowest level since the halving. Miner sell-offs are intensifying, and leading mining companies are accelerating their transition to AI infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-04-20

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ASTEROID Token Price Soars 400% in a Single Day: How the Musk Effect Ignites the Meme Coin Market

ASTEROID Token Price Soars 400% in a Single Day: How the Musk Effect Ignites the Meme Coin Market

Elon Musk has agreed to make ASTEROID the official mascot of SpaceX, and the meme coin of the same name surged more than 400% in 24 hours, with its market cap briefly reaching $160 million. This article analyzes on-chain capital flows and explores how celebrity influence drives market dynamics.

Blog Team2026-04-20

SEC Lifts $25,000 Day Trading Rule: Major Barrier Removed for Retail Crypto Traders

SEC Lifts $25,000 Day Trading Rule: Major Barrier Removed for Retail Crypto Traders

SEC Officially Repeals PDT Day Trading Rule: $25,000 Account Minimum Scrapped in Favor of Risk-Based Margin Framework—In-Depth Analysis of the Impact on Retail Participation and Liquidity in the Crypto Market

Blog Team2026-04-20

Join Gate Simple Earn ETH Savings to Enjoy High Yield and OCF Rewards

Join Gate Simple Earn ETH Savings to Enjoy High Yield and OCF Rewards

Participate in Gate Earn’s 7-day fixed-term ETH savings to enjoy up to 12.19% annualized returns and receive OFC token rewards. Join during the event period—first come, first served.

Blog Team2026-04-20

Ethereum ETF Sees Six Consecutive Days of Net Inflows: Are Institutions Shifting Their Allocation Focus?

Ethereum ETF Sees Six Consecutive Days of Net Inflows: Are Institutions Shifting Their Allocation Focus?

Ethereum ETFs have recorded net inflows for six consecutive days, with a single-day inflow of $18.02 million on April 16. BlackRock’s ETHA contributed $30.5 million to this total. Institutional interest in ETH allocations is on the rise. ETH is currently priced at $2,440, up 6% over the past 24 hours.

Blog Team2026-04-17

From SIREN’s Surge: Whale Manipulation Patterns, Structural Risks in Crypto Markets, and On-Chain Tracking

From SIREN’s Surge: Whale Manipulation Patterns, Structural Risks in Crypto Markets, and On-Chain Tracking

A mysterious whale has withdrawn 31.55 million SIREN tokens (approximately $64.67 million) from centralized exchanges over the past two weeks, driving the token price up more than 150% in a single day. On-chain data reveals a highly concentrated supply structure and potential manipulation mechanisms.

Blog Team2026-04-17