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The article provides a detailed analysis of the complexities of South Korea’s stablecoin legislation, the cautious stance of corporations toward stablecoins, and the characteristics and challenges of the Korean financial market.

Bitcoin is currently hovering around the $117,000 resistance level. The market has largely priced in expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, but lacks a breakthrough catalyst. The article, drawing on on-chain indicators, futures and ETF flows, as well as macroeconomic data (inflation, employment), discusses that if key policies or data provide support, the market may reach new highs; otherwise, it will likely remain in range-bound consolidation.

This article breaks down the design of the STBL project: through a mechanism that separates stablecoin functions from yield-bearing NFT rights (YLD), users can both hold stablecoins for payments, lending, and other uses, and obtain returns from real-world assets (such as government bonds or private credit) via NFTs. In this way, the project offers a new type of solution that is more transparent and provides more predictable yields compared to traditional stablecoins.

Federal Reserve rate cuts are deepening the institutional bull market: This article examines the distinctions and potential of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana within institutional portfolios. It highlights that BTC and ETH command substantial institutional holdings. SOL, despite its rapid growth, still has room to improve in institutional recognition and portfolio allocation.

As the crypto mining sector faces a convergence of regulatory, energy, and market challenges, this article explores how mining companies can build robust internal defenses. By refining financial and accounting practices, bolstering compliance, and enhancing transparency, these firms strengthen their long-term competitiveness within both capital markets and evolving regulatory frameworks.

The article provides a detailed overview of Kalshi’s development history, technical advantages, and business model, as well as its close ties with the Trump camp. It also analyzes the market potential and competitive landscape of prediction markets, including the dynamics of other competitors such as Polymarket and Interactive Brokers.

The article not only explains in detail why traditional multiple-based valuation has limitations in the crypto space, but also uses concrete mathematical models and data to demonstrate the intrinsic value of the \$HYPE token.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 22, BTC faced resistance near $117,900 and continued to decline, currently trading around $114,300 with a brief dip to $114,250; ETH remained under pressure above $4,460 and continued downward, breaking below $4,300 to reach a short-term low of $4,289; GT entered a sustained correction phase, dropping to around $16.55, reflecting bearish market sentiment. Meanwhile, AVNT (+31.11%), ME (+24.85%), and RON (+1.98%) bucked the trend with strong gains, highlighting that small-cap tokens in hot sectors tend to attract capital during market turbulence. StandX TVL surpassed $60 million, setting a new all-time high; 0G Labs mainnet Aristotle officially launched; Story ecosystem IPRWA project Aria introduced the institutional-grade on-chain IP investment platform, Aria PRIME.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 22, BTC faced resistance near $117,900 and continued to decline, currently trading around $114,300 with a brief dip to $114,250; ETH has been under pressure above $4,460 and continued downward, breaking below $4,300 to reach a short-term low of $4,289. StandX TVL exceeded $60 million, setting a new all-time high; 0G Labs mainnet Aristotle officially launched; Story ecosystem IPRWA project Aria introduced the institutional-grade on-chain IP investment platform, Aria PRIME.

In August, the crypto market showed strong performance, driven by continued ETF inflows and rising on-chain activity. ETH emerged as the best-performing major token of the month, with a gain of over 18%. In contrast, Bitcoin followed a “rise-then-fall” pattern—briefly surpassing $124,500 mid-month before retreating due to growing macroeconomic uncertainty. Among public blockchains, Solana led with over 29 billion monthly transactions, while Ethereum recorded 51.77 million on-chain transactions, marking a new four-year high for the second consecutive month.

The article discusses the benefits of using stablecoins for AI agent payments. It also explores key challenges such as regulatory hurdles, technical security risks, and user adoption.

After nine months, the Federal Reserve has reduced interest rates by 25 basis points, with the Fed signaling a renewed focus on risk management. As the employment market weakens and inflationary pressures persist, the market anticipates the possibility of two additional rate cuts by year-end. This rate cut significantly affects capital flows in U.S. stocks, Bitcoin, and altcoins. It may mark a key turning point for the next bull market.

This article explores the evolution of AI payment (Agent Payment) by examining two major protocols—Google’s AP2 and Coinbase’s x402. It emphasizes the dual-track coexistence of fiat currency and stablecoins, the importance of permission-based authorization and verifiable credentials, and highlights entrepreneurial opportunities at the execution layer, represented by projects like FluxA.

This report highlights nine startups most favored by investors at Y Combinator (YC) 2025 Summer Demo Day. It focuses on AI-driven tools and infrastructure, industry-specific applications, and how these ventures address key pain points to drive rapid revenue growth and scaling.

The article not only analyzes the current issues in the Meme x live streaming model, such as the disconnect between token prices and live streaming quality, the loss of user trust due to highly volatile token prices, and the lack of user retention mechanisms, but also proposes specific methods for how prediction markets can inject new vitality into the live streaming ecosystem.