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Explore A16z’s new investment logic in the crypto and technology sectors, analyzing its strategic deployments in AI, decentralization, and infrastructure, as well as the underlying trends driving these moves.

This article examines Andreessen Horowitz (A16z)'s evolving investment strategies within the cryptocurrency and technology sectors. It analyzes A16z's positioning and trends in AI, decentralization, and infrastructure.

Etherscan serves as a pivotal part of the Ethereum ecosystem and provides valuable insights to blockchain enthusiasts, developers, and investors through its development history and evolving features.

ETH corporate treasuries are expanding rapidly, having accumulated 2.2 million ETH in just two months (representing 1.8% of the circulating supply). This surge not only drives up demand but could also enhance Ethereum’s liquidity and security through staking and DeFi participation, while introducing the potential for on-chain spillover effects from corporate financial risks.

By analyzing MetaComp's research report, the article reveals that relying on a single tool to monitor high-risk transactions results in a high number of false positives and leaves significant blind spots. The article recommends using a combination of tools as a solution.

The article presents detailed data on Bullish's trading volume, user growth, financial performance, and crypto asset holdings. It reveals Bullish's potential and challenges in the institutional market.

The article provides an in-depth analysis of Arc's high performance, privacy protection features, and MEV mitigation strategies. It also examines how utilizing USDC as the native gas fee mechanism enables Arc to optimize transaction costs and enhance stability.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 13, BTC consolidated near $119,000; ETH broke above $4,600 with a 7.09% gain; and GT recovered to $16.745. Aave’s outstanding borrowings exceeded $25 billion, marking a record high and reflecting a notable rebound in DeFi lending demand. Circle announced the launch of Arc, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on stablecoin and institutional-grade financial use cases, with a public testnet planned for the fall. RWA-focused blockchain MANTRA Chain achieved full EVM compatibility on its testnet and is scheduled to launch its mainnet in September.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 15, BTC price slightly decreased by 4.04% over the past 24 hours. After breaking a new high of $124,000, BTC quickly fell back to the range of $118,000 to $119,000. ETH dropped 3.04% in the past 24 hours. The decline was less than Bitcoin and the median of Top100 altcoins, indicating ETH's recent price strength. Lido's share in the Ethereum staking market has fallen to a historic low of 24.4%. Figment added the most new staking users in the past month, with approximately 344,000 new stakers, now accounting for 4.5% of all staked ETH. Tether announced the integration of Spark into its open-source wallet development kit WDK, supporting non-custodial financial infrastructure for the Lightning Network. Dinari, a startup providing blockchain-based US stock trading services, announced the launch of its Layer 1 blockchain, Dinari Financial Network.

Gate Research Report: From July 28 to August 11, 2025, the cryptocurrency market saw a strong upward trend driven by the combined effects of a recovering public chain ecosystem and favorable policy developments. ETH reached a new swing high in technical terms, breaking above 4,300 USDT. MYX surged by an impressive 1608.26%, standing out as the top performer; mid-cap tokens such as SOON and GMX saw increased trading volumes, becoming favored targets for short-term capital; while large-cap assets like MNT and AERO remained stable, serving as liquidity anchors. Recently, projects including ByteNova, Camp Network, Beamable, and Nexus have launched airdrop campaigns, and this report outlines participation methods to help users capture rebound gains and potential opportunities.

BitMine acquired 830,000 ETH in 35 days, rising from zero to become the world’s largest Ethereum holdings. This move challenges SharpLink’s longstanding dominance. It also reveals how Wall Street capital uses narrative and strategic structuring to reshape ETH price formation.

Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Regulation will take effect in 2025, with the HKMA introducing a globally rare requirement for “full on-chain identity verification” and exploring the use of technologies such as ERC-3643 to embed compliance directly into stablecoin code, thereby building a trustworthy and transparent digital asset ecosystem.

Uniswap has proposed registering its DAO as a Wyoming DUNA, paving the way for legal compliance, eliminating hurdles for activating the fee switch, and potentially transforming UNI’s value capture strategy and governance structure.

This article offers an in-depth examination of Polymarket's regulatory hurdles across the United States, Europe, and Singapore, and illustrates how the company leverages capital management and strategic shifts to facilitate its transition to regulatory compliance.

The article provides a thorough analysis of why the two companies selected L1. It also examines their strategic objectives and potential challenges in detail.