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Gate secures a Malta PSD2 Payment Institution license, advancing EU stablecoin and payment infrastructure while strengthening regulatory compliance and European expansion.

Gate announced that Gate Technology Ltd, its Malta-based entity, has officially obtained a Payment Institution license under the EU's Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This milestone places Gate among one of the crypto-native companies in Europe to secure this level of regulatory approval, reinforcing its long-term strategy to bridge legacy finance and Web3 infrastructure across the continent.

Prediction market platform Kalshi announced the suspension of MrBeast’s editor and reported the incident to federal regulators over allegations of insider betting. This is the first time Kalshi has publicly revealed the results of a market manipulation investigation, raising concerns about regulatory oversight of event-driven trading platforms.

Tether Investments has announced a strategic investment in the online trading platform Whop and plans to integrate its open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), bringing stablecoin payments and on-chain settlement capabilities to the platform. This partnership is designed to accelerate the use of digital dollars within the global creator economy and drive expansion into more international markets.

As gold prices climb to record highs and the costs and barriers of holding physical bullion continue to rise, digital gold tokens such as XAUT and PAXG have become key tools for investors seeking gold exposure within the blockchain ecosystem. Both are backed 1:1 by physical gold, yet they differ significantly in issuance structure, custody and audit transparency, market liquidity, regulatory oversight, as well as fee models and redemption mechanisms. Understanding these differences allows investors to allocate digital gold assets in a more disciplined and informed way.

According to an interview with BeInCrypto, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han said that artificial intelligence could be broadly transformative within two years under his vision of "Intelligent Web3". He noted that crypto products have become increasingly complex, creating barriers for new users. In response, Gate has introduced AI agents to help users check token information, understand platform features, and navigate trading strategies.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC has reclaimed $65,000 but remains capped by resistance at $66,000–$68,500, with prices likely to range between $60,000 and $70,000 in the near term. ETH has moved back above $2,000 but continues to trade within a descending channel, facing resistance at $2,050–$2,150. Altcoin sentiment has improved, though the broader market remains in “extreme fear.” CRYPTOBURG surged on exchange listing and airdrop expectations, while MBX and POWER gained on trading momentum and speculative flows. Nvidia’s Q4 revenue rose 73% year-over-year, reinforcing the AI narrative; Bitcoin funding rates turned negative, and short liquidations intensified positioning dynamics; Jane Street faces insider trading allegations, sparking regulatory debate.

The founder of Psy Protocol has revealed a fundamental flaw in relying on TPS as a measure of network performance: single-node test environment data fails to represent the actual scalability of a decentralized mainnet. He underscores that economic signals—such as transaction fees—offer a more accurate gauge of network health. This perspective is crucial for investors aiming to avoid high-TPS marketing pitfalls and to properly assess emerging chains like LayerZero Zero.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC has reclaimed $65,000 but remains capped by resistance at $66,000–$68,500, with prices likely to range between $60,000 and $70,000 in the near term. ETH has moved back above $2,000 but continues to trade within a descending channel, facing resistance at $2,050–$2,150. Altcoin sentiment has improved, though the broader market remains in “extreme fear.” CRYPTOBURG surged on exchange listing and airdrop expectations, while MBX and POWER gained on trading momentum and speculative flows. Nvidia’s Q4 revenue rose 73% year-over-year, reinforcing the AI narrative; Bitcoin funding rates turned negative, and short liquidations intensified positioning dynamics; Jane Street faces insider trading allegations, sparking regulatory debate. This week’s focus includes ZachXBT’s investigative report, Ethereum’s seven-fork Strawmap roadmap, and Circle’s better-than-expected earnings. Next week, watch for unlock pressure from SUI, JUP, and GRASS.

The Gate DEX "Gas Station" has officially launched the "Gas-Free Spring Season" special initiative, aiming to eliminate interaction barriers for every user. Whether you are a newcomer embarking on your first on-chain journey or a seasoned veteran, you can claim multi-dimensional 0-Gas benefits.

Indiana House Bill 1042 has cleared both chambers and now awaits the governor’s approval. The legislation permits public retirement funds to invest in crypto assets and protects individual access to digital assets, positioning it as a key development in state-level Bitcoin rights legislation across the United States.

Gate Options Daily Market Update.

The AINFT Web3 native AI large-model aggregation platform debuted in February, bringing together leading models like ChatGPT-5.2, Claude 4.5, and Gemini 3 Pro. In just one week, the user base soared from 30,000 to 330,000, marking exponential growth. The platform streamlines access by eliminating the hassle of switching between multiple platforms, bypassing credit card restrictions, and resolving fixed subscription pain points.

This article, based on market maker DWF Labs' statistical analysis of hundreds of TGE samples, points out that over 80% of new tokens drop by 50% to 70% from their issuance price within approximately 90 days of listing. Peaks typically occur within the first month of listing, followed by prolonged declines under the pressure of airdrops and early unlocks—quantifying the narrative that new coins often serve as retail exits.

In February, the crypto market experienced a deep correction, with Bitcoin briefly approaching its realized price. This article systematically analyzes the causes and phased characteristics of this decline by examining the Coinbase premium, ETF fund flows, order book liquidity, and on-chain valuation metrics. It also explores whether the crypto market is entering a bottoming range amid the parallel forces of a risk-off environment and structural trends.