Overview:
Last week (January 6 to January 12) saw Bitcoin price fluctuations, notable regulatory developments, and a strong investment outlook for stablecoins, DeFi, and AI in 2025.
1. Bitcoin’s Price Drop
Bitcoin is currently showing signs of a downward trend. On January 12, Bitcoin briefly dipped below $94,000, and by January 13, it continued to fall, breaking through the $93,000 level.
2. Trump to Appoint Crypto Industry Leaders for Advisory Committee
Following his election, President Trump plans to appoint 24 CEOs and founders from the crypto industry to form an advisory board. This board will likely offer guidance on digital asset policy and collaborate with Congress to draft crypto legislation. The goal is to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and work with key government agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, and the Treasury Department to promote regulatory transparency and create a supportive environment for cryptocurrencies.
3. 2025 Venture Capital Outlook: Focus on Stablecoins, DeFi, and AI
Industry leaders from Dragonfly, Pantera, Multicoin, Coinbase Ventures, Binance Labs, and Galaxy Ventures shared their perspectives on the investment landscape for 2025. They expect to see continued focus on stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), and AI as areas of strong investment interest.
MEXC Weekly Coin Spotlight:
Newly Listed Coins on MEXC with the Highest Price Increase in the Last 7 Days:
1. CWH_USDT
Price Increase: +311.8%
Description: CWH brings fun, vibes, and hustle to the crypto world, inspired by a cool cat rocking a tilted hat. Stack hats, secure the bag, and flex like a boss.
2. SMELT_USDT
Price Increase: +107.08%
Description: Smelt. token enables users to claim a unique domain for their token, ensuring smooth integration across the ecosystem.
3. FLORK_USDT
Price Increase: +35.64%
Description: Flork is an Ethereum-based meme token inspired by a popular webcomic featuring quirky sock puppet characters drawn in MS Paint. At Flork, the focus is on community—no taxes, no fees—just stress-free growth and success.
4. PONGO_USDT
Price Increase: +32.00%
Description: Pongo, a unique figure in the meme coin space, stands out with his distinctive black-and-white appearance, reflecting his unwavering loyalty to XRP. Positioned as a key advocate for the XRP blockchain, Pongo is dedicated to fostering unity within the meme coin community and driving its evolution forward.
5. IQ6900_USDT
Price Increase: +24.28%
Description: Code-In introduces an innovative on-chain storage system for Solana, fundamentally transforming how data is managed on the blockchain. By storing values through changes in block states rather than directly allocating storage space, Code-In offers a more efficient and scalable solution for blockchain data management.
Meme Coins with the Highest Price Increase on MEXC in the Last 7 Days:
1. PIPPIN_USDT
Price Increase: +347.67%
Description: PIPPIN is a meme coin on the Solana blockchain, inspired by an AI-generated unicorn image. The project has gained momentum, with a growing community centered around Pippin and an upcoming autonomous framework. With Yohei’s experience in AI, PIPPIN aims to revolutionize the meme coin space.
2. DOGEETH_USDT
Price Increase: +83.76%
Description: The Department of Government Efficiency, started by the Dogefather, unites Doge enthusiasts under the D.O.G.E. banner. The Dogecoin Ethereum bridge enables seamless transfers from the DOGE blockchain to Ethereum, turning Dogecoin into DOGE tokens for DeFi interaction, before returning to DOGE as Dogecoins via the bridge.
3. YNE_USDT
Price Increase: +70.80%
Description: Yesnoerror is an AI agent powered by OpenAI’s O1 model, designed to identify mathematical errors and discrepancies in scientific papers. Funded by $YNE tokens, it reviews published research to uncover hidden mistakes, starting with a two-day test run. In one instance, the AI corrected a false claim about black cooking utensils being poisonous, highlighting its potential to uncover errors in millions of research papers.
4. UFD_USDT
Price Increase: +67.86%
Description: Unicorn Fart Dust is a meme coin on the Solana chain. Unicorn Fart Dust ($UFD) is the ultimate meme coin created by a boomer who’s a gold and silver maxi.
5. PEPU_USDT
Price Increase: +54.93%
Description: PEPE Unchained token is a digital asset or cryptocurrency commonly associated with the internet meme ‘Pepe the Frog’. It was created as part of the ‘Rare Pepe’ phenomenon, which involves trading and collecting unique digital cards featuring various Pepe characters with different levels of rarity and value.
Risk Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article about cryptocurrencies is for market analysis purposes only and does not represent MEXC’s official stance or investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully evaluate market fluctuations, project fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.
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