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Jack Dorsey’s AI Gamble: Block Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce—Why Did the Stock Surge Over 20%?

Jack Dorsey’s AI Gamble: Block Cuts Nearly Half Its Workforce—Why Did the Stock Surge Over 20%?

Fintech giant Block has announced layoffs affecting nearly half its workforce, with Jack Dorsey explicitly signaling a shift toward AI. The market’s reaction was strikingly different—Block’s stock surged more than 20% after hours. This article takes an in-depth look at the reasons behind the layoffs, analyzes the data, explores both bullish and bearish perspectives, and exami

Blog Team2026-02-28

From Liquidation to Reversal: Comprehensive Analysis of Machi Big Brother’s ETH Positions and Market Impact

From Liquidation to Reversal: Comprehensive Analysis of Machi Big Brother’s ETH Positions and Market Impact

After his 25x leveraged ETH long position was liquidated, Machi Big Brother immediately opened a new long position with the same leverage. His total losses have now exceeded $29 million. This article reviews the timeline of events, analyzes the market’s differing views, and explores potential price trajectories for Ethereum.

Blog Team2026-02-28

In-Depth Analysis of Tether Gold (XAUT): Why Is It Redefining Digital Gold Investment?

In-Depth Analysis of Tether Gold (XAUT): Why Is It Redefining Digital Gold Investment?

Tether Gold was launched in 2020, during a period when global confidence in traditional financial systems was increasingly volatile. Building on the tremendous success of its US dollar stablecoin, USDT, Tether introduced XAUT as a strategic expansion into the tokenization of physical assets.

Blog Team2026-02-27

Bitcoin at $60,000: A Comprehensive Market Analysis—Is Now the Time to Buy or Should You Wait?

Bitcoin at $60,000: A Comprehensive Market Analysis—Is Now the Time to Buy or Should You Wait?

Although today’s rebound was strong, funding rates remain bearish, indicating that the market has not yet fully shifted to a bullish trend.

Blog Team2026-02-25

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Why is BTC’s historical average turnover cost considered the "watershed" between bull and bear markets?

Why is BTC’s historical average turnover cost considered the "watershed" between bull and bear markets?

The historical average cost basis of BTC is not simply an average of past prices. Instead, it is calculated using on-chain data by analyzing the price at which each BTC was last moved on the blockchain. This approach determines the average acquisition cost for all circulating Bitcoin in the market.

Blog Team2026-02-24

Stargate token holders baulk at LayerZero’s "flawed" $138m buyout offer

Stargate token holders baulk at LayerZero’s "flawed" $138m buyout offer

Stargate Finance’s governance community was thrust into a heated debate after the LayerZero Foundation proposed acquiring the Stargate bridge and migrating STG Coin into LayerZero’s ZRO token.

Blog Team2026-02-24

USD1 Stablecoin Suddenly Depegs Below $1: WLFI Reports Coordinated Attack, Trump-Themed Tokens Raise Risk Concerns

USD1 Stablecoin Suddenly Depegs Below $1: WLFI Reports Coordinated Attack, Trump-Themed Tokens Raise Risk Concerns

The Trump family’s WLFI project stablecoin, USD1, briefly lost its peg and dropped to $0.994. According to official sources, the token was targeted by a coordinated attack. This article analyzes the latest WLFI price at $0.1086 and provides a forecast for its future trajectory.

Blog Team2026-02-24

Gate Founder Dr. Han: Rebuilding the Next-Generation Financial System with Intelligent Web3

Gate Founder Dr. Han: Rebuilding the Next-Generation Financial System with Intelligent Web3

On February 12, Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han was invited to attend Consensus HK and delivered a keynote speech at the main stage of the conference, titled "Rebuilding Finance for Intelligent Web3.

Blog Team2026-02-13

Why Strong U.S. Jobs Data Shattered Rate Cut Expectations—and Why Bitcoin Was Hit First

Why Strong U.S. Jobs Data Shattered Rate Cut Expectations—and Why Bitcoin Was Hit First

U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 in January, with the unemployment rate dropping to 4.3%. Expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut have plummeted. Understanding the macroeconomic landscape is key to gaining an edge amid tightening liquidity.

Blog Team2026-02-12