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Gate Contract Points: Accumulation, Validity Management, and Rights Redemption Mechanism Explained

Gate Contract Points: Accumulation, Validity Management, and Rights Redemption Mechanism Explained

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the three ways to earn points, the 15-day validity management rule, and the three main use cases: redeeming stablecoins, participating in project airdrops, and offsetting transaction fees.

Blog Team2026-04-23

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1 Billion in a Single Week: IBIT’s Nine-Day Rally Signals a Shift in Institutional Strategy

Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1 Billion in a Single Week: IBIT’s Nine-Day Rally Signals a Shift in Institutional Strategy

BlackRocks IBIT has recorded nine consecutive days of net inflows, attracting $906 million in a single week. Institutions are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a hedge against geopolitical risks and inflation, signaling a structural shift in the market.

Blog Team2026-04-22

Gate Simple Earn SWCH Promotion Round 2: Enjoy 200% APY on 7-Day Fixed Savings

Gate Simple Earn SWCH Promotion Round 2: Enjoy 200% APY on 7-Day Fixed Savings

Gate Earn launches the second round of SWCH 7-day fixed-term savings benefits, offering annualized returns of up to 200%. The total quota is 4,900,000 SWCH, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participate for a limited time to secure high yields.

Blog Team2026-04-22

XRP Ledger Quantum-Safe Roadmap: How to Prepare in Advance for "Quantum Day"

XRP Ledger Quantum-Safe Roadmap: How to Prepare in Advance for "Quantum Day"

XRP Ledger Unveils Four-Phase Quantum-Resistant Roadmap, Targeting Post-Quantum Cryptographic Protection by 2028 The plan includes an emergency response for "quantum day," testing of NIST-standard algorithms, and a mainnet upgrade. This overview examines the urgency of quantum threats and outlines XRPL’s migration path.

Blog Team2026-04-21

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DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

On April 18, 2026, Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge suffered an attack resulting in losses of approximately $292 million. This incident triggered a single-day pullback of about 5.6% in the total value locked across the DeFi sector.

Blog Team2026-04-21

How Do Gate Contract Points Work? A Comprehensive Guide to Earning Rules, Validity Period, and Use Cases

How Do Gate Contract Points Work? A Comprehensive Guide to Earning Rules, Validity Period, and Use Cases

Gate Contract Points are a behavior-based quantitative system designed around contract trading volume and asset holdings. This article explains how to earn points, the 15-day validity period, redemption scenarios, and important considerations for participation.

Blog Team2026-04-21

BTC Mining Difficulty Drops 1.1%: Industry Restructuring, Miner Profits Under Pressure, and AI Emerges as a New Opportunity

BTC Mining Difficulty Drops 1.1%: Industry Restructuring, Miner Profits Under Pressure, and AI Emerges as a New Opportunity

Bitcoin mining difficulty has decreased by 1.1% to 135.5 T, while hash price has dropped to $27.89 per PH/s per day—the lowest level since the halving. Miner sell-offs are intensifying, and leading mining companies are accelerating their transition to AI infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-04-20

ASTEROID Token Price Soars 400% in a Single Day: How the Musk Effect Ignites the Meme Coin Market

ASTEROID Token Price Soars 400% in a Single Day: How the Musk Effect Ignites the Meme Coin Market

Elon Musk has agreed to make ASTEROID the official mascot of SpaceX, and the meme coin of the same name surged more than 400% in 24 hours, with its market cap briefly reaching $160 million. This article analyzes on-chain capital flows and explores how celebrity influence drives market dynamics.

Blog Team2026-04-20

SEC Lifts $25,000 Day Trading Rule: Major Barrier Removed for Retail Crypto Traders

SEC Lifts $25,000 Day Trading Rule: Major Barrier Removed for Retail Crypto Traders

SEC Officially Repeals PDT Day Trading Rule: $25,000 Account Minimum Scrapped in Favor of Risk-Based Margin Framework—In-Depth Analysis of the Impact on Retail Participation and Liquidity in the Crypto Market

Blog Team2026-04-20