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Bitcoin’s Deep Pullback in Q1 2026: Long-Term Holders Increase Their Holdings by 69%—A Structural Shift On-Chain

Bitcoin’s Deep Pullback in Q1 2026: Long-Term Holders Increase Their Holdings by 69%—A Structural Shift On-Chain

In the first quarter of 2026, Bitcoin dropped by more than 22%. However, an ARK Invest report reveals that "conviction buyers" increased their holdings by 69%, reaching 3.6 million BTC.

Blog Team04/30/2026

Ethereum Funding Rates Recover: ETH Exits Bearish Zone—Sign of Altcoin Season or Just a Short-Term Rebound?

Ethereum Funding Rates Recover: ETH Exits Bearish Zone—Sign of Altcoin Season or Just a Short-Term Rebound?

After more than a month of bearish funding rates, ETH funding rates have rebounded for the first time, rising to 0.005%-0.006%. Bitmine increased its holdings by $234 million in a single week, now accounting for 4.21% of the total supply.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Hong Kong Virtual Asset License Progress: First Stablecoin Licenses Issued, Ushering in the Era of Regulated Digital Assets

Hong Kong Virtual Asset License Progress: First Stablecoin Licenses Issued, Ushering in the Era of Regulated Digital Assets

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued its first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses, approving only 2 out of 36 applications. At the same time, there are now 12 licensed virtual asset trading platforms, marking the full implementation phase of Hong Kong’s Web3 regulatory framework.

Blog Team04/28/2026

XRP Price Analysis 2026: $1.40 Breakout and Upcoming Unlock of 1 Billion XRP

XRP Price Analysis 2026: $1.40 Breakout and Upcoming Unlock of 1 Billion XRP

XRP breaks below the critical $1.40 support level as increased trading volume accelerates the downward move; KBank completes the first phase of its Ripple cross-border remittance proof of concept; 1 billion XRP scheduled for unlock on May 1.

Blog Team04/28/2026

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The Legalization of Cryptocurrency in Russia: A Comprehensive Overview of Central Bank Regulation and Market Impact

The Legalization of Cryptocurrency in Russia: A Comprehensive Overview of Central Bank Regulation and Market Impact

The Russian State Duma has passed the cryptocurrency regulatory bill in its first reading, proposing to classify cryptocurrencies as property. The central bank will oversee market access and international settlements, while domestic payments remain restricted.

Blog Team04/27/2026

US Treasury Freezes $344 Million in Iranian Cryptocurrency: Stablecoins Emerge as New Tool for Sanctions

US Treasury Freezes $344 Million in Iranian Cryptocurrency: Stablecoins Emerge as New Tool for Sanctions

The US Treasury Freezes $344 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Iran’s Central Bank for the First Time, Highlighting Stablecoins’ Emerging Role in Financial Sanctions and Industry Impact

Blog Team04/27/2026

Bitcoin Pullback of 25% Sees $8.4 Billion Inflows Into IBIT: Why Are Institutions Still Buying ETFs?

Bitcoin Pullback of 25% Sees $8.4 Billion Inflows Into IBIT: Why Are Institutions Still Buying ETFs?

In the first quarter of 2026, Bitcoin fell by more than 25%. However, BlackRock’s IBIT recorded net inflows on 48 out of 62 trading days, with total net inflows reaching approximately $8.4 billion for the quarter.

Blog Team04/27/2026

Paul Atkins’ Keynote at the Bitcoin Conference: Analysis of the SEC’s Regulatory Shift and Its Impact on the Market

Paul Atkins’ Keynote at the Bitcoin Conference: Analysis of the SEC’s Regulatory Shift and Its Impact on the Market

Paul Atkins, Chairman of the US SEC, attended the Bitcoin 2026 Conference for the first time in his official capacity and delivered a keynote address. This milestone signals a fundamental shift in US crypto regulation—from an "enforcement-driven deterrence" approach to one focused on "open dialogue and collaborative rulemaking."

Blog Team04/27/2026

Gate Releases Q1 2026 Report: Coordinated Growth Across Trading, On-Chain Activity, and Institutional Business, Advancing Integrated Infrastructure

Gate Releases Q1 2026 Report: Coordinated Growth Across Trading, On-Chain Activity, and Institutional Business, Advancing Integrated Infrastructure

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Gate has released its report for the first quarter of 2026.

Blog Team04/27/2026