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This report highlights that as of October 2025, the global oracle sector’s Total Value Secured (TVS) has surpassed $102.1 billion, with a total market capitalization of $14.1 billion. The market remains dominated by Chainlink, while competition is shifting from technical scalability toward economic model sustainability and cross-chain capability. The report notes that oracle growth has entered a “multiplier effect” phase, with momentum shifting from DeFi-native demand to Real World Assets (RWA), which are emerging as the core driver of institutional adoption. Meanwhile, cross-chain communication (CCIP), prediction markets, and AI-integrated oracles are expected to shape the next growth curve. On the economic front, the sector is transitioning from a “pay-per-call” model to a “service staking” paradigm, signaling a return to fundamentals-based valuation logic. The report estimates LINK’s long-term fair value range at $26–35, with potential upside to $40–45 upon the implementation of the Smart Value Recovery (S

In October 2025, Layer2 and high-performance blockchains saw a rebound in activity, while on-chain structures remained differentiated. Arbitrum led the trend, with transaction volume up over 34% and more than $1 billion in net inflows driven by DRIP incentives and asset tokenization, solidifying its position as the leading Layer2 network. Starknet rose on the back of the BTCFi narrative, attracting a steady return of capital and users. Bitcoin entered a technical correction after retreating from its highs, with short-term positions stabilizing and long-term holders resuming accumulation, indicating a market rebalancing phase. Polymarket gained momentum with its narrative of merging prediction markets and traditional finance, surpassing $2.7 billion in monthly trading volume, while Humanity Protocol focused on “AI + DID” and zero-knowledge identity verification, with its token $H up over 300% in the past month, becoming a leading project in the decentralized identity sector.

This article reviews the evolution of Crypto Private Wealth Management (Crypto PWM), highlighting its shift from traditional “human + bank” relationship models to an open digital ecosystem. With the growth of global high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and the maturing crypto market, Crypto PWM is entering a new stage of institutionalization and regulation.

In September 2025, Solana and Base continued to dominate high-frequency on-chain activity, while Ethereum saw slight declines in transactions and active addresses but remained the leader in fee revenue, reinforcing its position in high-value scenarios. Arbitrum, boosted by the DRIP incentive program, recorded over $500 million in net inflows, with ecosystem activity rebounding and on-chain dynamics continuing to shift. Bitcoin consolidated at high levels, with weakening capital activity and reduced long-term holdings, though market pressure remained mild. Plasma gained traction rapidly with an integrated stablecoin architecture and aggressive incentives, surpassing $5.4 billion in TVL within its first week; MYX Finance surged on mechanism innovation and strong community momentum, emerging as a rising star in the derivatives sector.

This report summarizes the Web3 industry financing in September 2025. During the month, a total of 100 funding rounds were completed, raising $2.2 billion, exhibiting a structural trend of “fewer deals, higher valuations.” This trend was primarily driven by traditional financial instruments such as PIPEs and IPOs, positioning CeFi as the leading capital-attracting sector. In terms of sector distribution, blockchain services and CeFi acted as dual drivers of capital flow. Regarding financing stages, the market showed high concentration in seed rounds—both in number and funding amount (e.g., Flying Tulip’s massive seed round)—while later-stage projects were highly selective.The report also highlights key financing projects, including Flying Tulip, Wildcat Labs, Aria, Share, and Titan.

This report summarizes Web3 industry funding in August 2025. A total of 112 deals were completed, with total funding reaching $2.05 billion, marking a clear decline from previous periods. CeFi once again demonstrated strong capital absorption, infrastructure and mid-sized growth projects received steady support, while application-layer projects faced accelerated elimination. With the emerging trend of “on-chain reserve assetization” and institutional capital increasingly concentrated in Series B and strategic rounds, the Web3 industry is entering a more stable, diversified, and sustainable growth stage. The report also highlights major funding cases, including SuperGaming, Multipli, BOB, HoneyCoin, and Perle.

An in-depth analysis of the development path of crypto ETFs in 2025, from the successful launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs to applications for altcoin ETFs like Solana and XRP, and the potential for MemeCoin ETFs. This article comprehensively presents the far-reaching impact of this ETF expansion on the crypto market, combined with global regulatory warming and the transformation of capital structure.

In August 2025, Solana continued to lead in high-frequency on-chain interactions, while Ethereum recorded over $2 billion in net inflows, with both price and institutional allocation reaching new all-time highs—reinforcing its dominance in high-value scenarios. Polygon and other sidechains experienced significant capital outflows, accelerating the structural divergence of on-chain capital. After surpassing $124,000, Bitcoin saw a slowdown in inflows, but mild selling pressure and strong cost basis support suggest the current pullback is more of a short-term correction. Aave launched the Horizon platform to enter the RWA lending space, further strengthening its role in bridging DeFi and traditional finance. BIO rapidly attracted capital following its V2 upgrade and staking expansion, positioning itself as a leading force in the DeSci sector.

This report highlights that PayFi, leveraging stablecoins as its underlying medium, integrates accounts, clearing and settlement, yield management, and compliance into a unified framework—enabling a paradigm shift from “payments” to “finance.” Its innovative BNPN model allows payment flows to automatically generate yield, breaking the long-standing issue of “idle capital.” The report estimates that PayFi’s serviceable market could reach $25–30 trillion, with its obtainable market projected to achieve hundreds of billions in transaction volume and generate billions in revenue within the next 3–5 years. Powered by four core engines—low-fee high-frequency transactions, yield generation from settlement funds, institutional-grade financial services, and modular PaaS offerings—PayFi is poised to become the next-generation payment infrastructure bridging Web2 and Web3, ushering in a yield-driven era of crypto payments.

Gate Research: Over the past decade, the crypto user base has expanded exponentially, with CEX and DEX advancing in parallel to shape a diversified market landscape. CEX platforms have expanded steadily, while DEX ecosystems have risen rapidly, driving the overall market toward greater balance. Meanwhile, hacker incidents and cross-chain money laundering routes continue to evolve, with a noticeable rise in personal wallet thefts. In contrast, CEXs maintain trust and institutional advantages through global compliance frameworks and mature systems. Looking ahead, CEX and DEX are expected to coexist in the long term—CEX will remain the primary gateway and compliance hub for mainstream users, while DEX will continue to drive ecosystem expansion through openness and innovation. The market will keep progressing under this multi-track structure.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC declined by 1.77%, while ETH rose by 5.57%, and major DeFi tokens saw an average gain of over 10%. Circle and Paxos launched a joint pilot to test new technology aimed at improving transparency and security in stablecoin payments. Linea is set to conduct its TGE in September and will introduce native ETH yield functionality in October. Aave Labs announced a new platform, Horizon, enabling institutions to borrow tokenized assets as collateral for stablecoins. Institutional interest in Ethereum ETFs continues to grow, with Goldman Sachs leading with over $721 million in exposure. Meanwhile, tech firms now hold over 20,000 BTC, signaling a growing trend of corporate adoption of Bitcoin.

The report also reviews representative ecosystem projects and innovation cases—including DeFi, NFTs, stablecoins, and cross-chain protocols—demonstrating how Ethereum’s technical upgrades and application deployment have been closely intertwined. Over ten years, this process has formed an evolutionary loop of “demand-driven growth → innovation → standardization → economic optimization → sustainable development.”

This article analyzes the in-kind creation and redemption mechanism approved by the SEC. It compares in-kind and cash creation processes and examines the positive impact of this mechanism on the crypto asset market.

This report summarizes the Web3 industry’s fundraising activity in July 2025. A total of 132 funding deals were completed during the month, with an aggregate amount reaching $3.68 billion. Capital primarily flowed into CeFi and blockchain services, reflecting a dual focus on infrastructure and services. Investment was concentrated in growth-stage projects raising between $3 million and $20 million, with Series A rounds emerging as the main battleground for capital. Meanwhile, the accelerated adoption of traditional financial instruments such as Post-IPO deals signals a deepening integration between the Web3 industry and mainstream capital markets.The report also highlights key fundraising projects including Delabs Games, Gaia Labs, Syntetika, Blockskye, and Limitless.

With the clarification of regulatory policies and the continuous improvement of infrastructure, the crypto market is undergoing a profound transformation led by institutional capital. Since 2024, landmark events such as the passage of the Stablecoin Act and the implementation of the MiCA regulations in the European Union have driven crypto assets to transition from "marginal speculative instruments" to "institutional core allocations." Traditional financial giants like Strategy, BlackRock, Fidelity, and Nomura have been actively pursuing full-stack strategies, encouraging diverse institutions such as pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and university endowments to gradually increase their involvement.