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In a year of regulatory shifts and modest volume growth, centralized exchanges expanded beyond trading, reshaping competition through curated listings, derivatives depth, and ecosystem-driven strategies.

Debates around digital energy use were once dominated by Bitcoin. Between 2017 and 2021, mainstream media outlets warned that BTC mining could overwhelm energy production. These warnings never materialized, but they shaped public perception and kept Bitcoin in the spotlight. During the same period, artificial intelligence (AI) quietly scaled into the largest new load on global electricity systems.

Not every mid-sized exchange is a newcomer. Some, like LBank, have spent years quietly refining their products and market quality to enter the top ratings. In this report, we take a closer look.

In this guide we’ll break down a simple, repeatable DYOR process that works for both new tokens and established projects. You’ll learn how to evaluate supply, vesting schedules, liquidity depth, smart-contract safety, holder concentration, team credibility, and real on-chain activity without getting lost in noise or hype.

As centralized exchanges adapt to a changing landscape, the traction of new products has become a crucial strategy for driving growth, user engagement, and market share.

Institutional adoption is reshaping the current DeFi landscape, paving the way for permissioned DeFi and driving the development of institutional infrastructure and zero-knowledge proof-based KYC protocols. This emerging infrastructure for institutional players is creating a clear path for greater institutional inflows into DeFi. Read our latest research to learn more about the rise of permissioned DeFi and its implications for the industry.

Centralized exchanges are accelerating ecosystem growth, product launches, and compliance efforts as competition for global market share intensifies.

InfoFi is one of the fastest-growing trends in crypto in 2025. Learn what InfoFi is, how it's different from SocialFi, and explore top projects. Discover use cases, market stats, and learn how to get InfoFI airdrops in this in-depth guide.

As Launchpools evolve from simple token giveaways into structured yield tools, Gate is positioning its version as a flexible, data-driven option for active crypto participants. Explore how it works, what to watch for, and how to use it effectively.

Explore how tokenized stocks are bringing RWA equity on-chain with platforms like Securitize, Robinhood and Backed's xStocks. Learn about 3 main tokenization models and the best crypto tokens for the tokenized RWA shares trend in 2025.