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Gate Research: Crypto Market Sinks Amid Geopolitical Tensions | Korean Payment Giant Kakao Pay Moves to Launch KRW Stablecoin
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Gate Research: Crypto Market Sinks Amid Geopolitical Tensions | Korean Payment Giant Kakao Pay Moves to Launch KRW Stablecoin

Gate Research Daily Report: On June 23, the crypto market was impacted by rising geopolitical tensions in Iran, with BTC briefly dipping to 98,000 USDT before forming a sharp V-shaped rebound, while ETH saw range-bound consolidation. Most altcoins declined, and overall market sentiment leaned toward neutral-to-fear. Among trending tokens, IP Story surged over 14% driven by positive news and a technical breakout; Hyperliquid rose 7.31% amid strong capital inflows and strategic partnerships; Kaia gained 6.54% on favorable policy developments and ecosystem expansion. Meanwhile, Korean payment giant Kakao Pay accelerated its push into the KRW stablecoin space. Geopolitical risks heightened risk-off sentiment and market volatility. In terms of cross-chain capital flows, Base, Unichain, and Hyperliquid led with the highest net inflows.
6/23/2025, 6:46:09 AM
Gate Research: Metaplanet Raises JPY 30 Billion to Increase Bitcoin Holdings|Bank of Korea Halts CBDC and Shifts Focus to KRW Stablecoin
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Gate Research: Metaplanet Raises JPY 30 Billion to Increase Bitcoin Holdings|Bank of Korea Halts CBDC and Shifts Focus to KRW Stablecoin

Gate Research Daily Report: On June 30, BTC surged quickly from around 107,200 USDT, reaching a peak of approximately 108,600 USDT and is now consolidating at relatively high levels. ETH broke through the key 2,500 USDT level in one move, briefly touching a high of 2,511.39 USDT. In terms of trending tokens, Arbitrum (ARB) rose by 16.39%, driven by DeFi activity within its ecosystem and recent new incentive measures; Aave (AAVE) gained 7.3%, supported by strong user stickiness, market contributions, and record loan volume and revenue; the emerging meme coin SPX increased by 6.62% amid improving economic data and recovering market sentiment. Additionally, Babylon Genesis Chain will adopt a dual virtual machine architecture combining EVM and CosmWasm to enhance BTCFi compatibility; the CBDC project led by the Bank of Korea has been paused, shifting focus toward KRW stablecoins; Metaplanet issued 30 billion JPY in zero-coupon corporate bonds to purchase additional Bitcoin.
6/30/2025, 7:23:24 AM
2024 Review and Analysis of South Korea's Cryptocurrency Policy
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2024 Review and Analysis of South Korea's Cryptocurrency Policy

This article aims to review South Korea's cryptocurrency policy in 2024, analyzing its historical evolution, current trends, and future directions. It also examines its global market impact through specific case studies, providing readers with a comprehensive and in-depth perspective on the complexity and significance of South Korea's cryptocurrency policy.
1/15/2025, 3:12:10 PM
Kimchi Premium: Key Traits and Causes in Korea's Crypto Market
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Kimchi Premium: Key Traits and Causes in Korea's Crypto Market

South Korea's cryptocurrency market attracts global attention due to high trading volumes and broad participation. in global cryptocurrency trading volume. Kimchi premium is derived from aggressive buying by domestic investors in a limited market environment. It serves as a meaningful indicator for understanding the Korean market.
12/9/2024, 4:43:31 AM
Nexon's New Web3 Game Journey
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Nexon's New Web3 Game Journey

“MapleStory Universe” is based on the MapleStory IP. It has more than 180 million users worldwide and is expected to build a community-centered C2E ecosystem that is different from existing web3 games.
3/22/2024, 4:35:11 AM
What is Assemble Protocol? All You Need to Know About ASM
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What is Assemble Protocol? All You Need to Know About ASM

Assemble Protocol (ASM) is a blockchain-based platform enabling users to aggregate and spend reward points like a unified currency.
2/28/2024, 4:40:26 AM
South Korea Market Research Report
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South Korea Market Research Report

South Korea’s financial system enjoys high trust, which leads to lower enthusiasm for decentralized self-custody and DeFi among users. However, almost no one in South Korea does not know about BTC, and people are more friendly to emerging projects. Due to the FOMO sentiment of investment, value preservation, and wealth creation, South Korea's crypto market remains robust and stands out in the global crypto landscape, especially with the extensive adoption of licensed cryptocurrency exchanges and users.
6/17/2024, 9:27:33 AM
Outlook of Institutional Fund Inflows in Asia’s Crypto Markets
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Outlook of Institutional Fund Inflows in Asia’s Crypto Markets

The SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. has started to bring cryptocurrencies into the institutional space, and large public funds with significant capital under management are expected to enter the market.
3/28/2024, 2:12:03 AM
[Opinion] Martial law in South Korea and the crypto market outlook
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[Opinion] Martial law in South Korea and the crypto market outlook

The declaration of martial law triggered a massive sell-off on local cryptocurrency exchanges. The sell-off totaled approximately $33.3 billion. Bitcoin's price dropped to $62.3K, and the local market briefly recorded the highest trading volume globally.
12/11/2024, 11:32:48 AM
Stablecoins Break Barriers: A Deep Dive into the Regulatory Race Across 12 Countries
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Stablecoins Break Barriers: A Deep Dive into the Regulatory Race Across 12 Countries

The article offers a thorough analysis of both the speed and specifics of policy developments across different countries, and uses concrete case studies to highlight how each nation has forged its own distinct approach and strategy in regulating stablecoins.
7/23/2025, 8:49:22 AM
Gate Research: Market Pulls Back Amid Rising Volatility at High Level, Bitcoin Surpasses Silver as 8th Largest Global Asset
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Gate Research: Market Pulls Back Amid Rising Volatility at High Level, Bitcoin Surpasses Silver as 8th Largest Global Asset

Gate Research Daily Report (November 13):Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a short-term price correction after reaching new highs, with increased volatility due to profit-taking. This may lead to a period of consolidation in the market. Investors are increasingly optimistic that Bitcoin will break the $100,000 mark by year-end, with strong bullish sentiment evident in the options market. Bitcoin has also surpassed silver to become the 8th largest asset globally by market capitalization. On the Ethereum front, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake proposed a consensus layer upgrade called Beam Chain, designed to improve scalability and performance. Additionally, the Solana Radar Hackathon revealed its winning projects, highlighting the innovative development within the Solana ecosystem.
11/13/2024, 3:15:12 PM
Gate Research: MicroStrategy Raises $42B to Increase Bitcoin Holdings; USDT Circulation Exceeds $120B
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Gate Research: MicroStrategy Raises $42B to Increase Bitcoin Holdings; USDT Circulation Exceeds $120B

Bitcoin’s price dropped 2.84% over the past 24 hours to $70,303, facing potential short-term resistance at $69,500 as bulls and bears contend for control. MicroStrategy announced a significant $42 billion Bitcoin investment plan to expand its reserves. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury suggested replacing stablecoins with a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance stability. Canary Capital applied for a Solana spot ETF, joining traditional financial firms in expanding crypto offerings. Additionally, USDT circulation surpassed $120 billion, up 30% since the beginning of the year, reflecting strong demand.
11/2/2024, 1:39:49 AM
Why is the Trump family project WLFI collaborating with Kernel DAO?
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Why is the Trump family project WLFI collaborating with Kernel DAO?

The article provides a detailed analysis of the community voting situation regarding the transferability proposal of the WLFI token, as well as the background and potential impact of the integration between USD1 and Kernel DAO.
7/14/2025, 10:36:39 AM
With the enactment of the GENIUS Act, how should we carefully navigate the stablecoin narrative? With the enactment of the GENIUS Act, how should we carefully navigate the stablecoin narrative?
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With the enactment of the GENIUS Act, how should we carefully navigate the stablecoin narrative? With the enactment of the GENIUS Act, how should we carefully navigate the stablecoin narrative?

The article examines the roots of this mentality—namely, childhood anxiety and trauma surrounding money—while also contrasting the behaviors of scarcity-oriented traders with those of abundance-oriented traders, illustrating the distinct differences in their decision-making approaches.
7/23/2025, 8:52:16 AM
Venture Capital's Expanding Presence in Asian Web3 Markets
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Venture Capital's Expanding Presence in Asian Web3 Markets

As the cryptocurrency market rebounds, venture capitalists who have been on the sidelines are now investing in the Web3 industry. It is still low compared to past peaks, which can be attributed to 1) negative events such as Terra Luna and FTX bankruptcy, 2) the mega-trend shift from blockchain to artificial intelligence, and 3) macroeconomic deterioration.
3/25/2024, 5:27:32 AM

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