Overview：
The first week of 2025 (December 30, 2024 to January 5) highlighted a mix of regulatory progress, technological innovation, and shifting market narratives in the cryptocurrency space.
- European Union’s MiCA Regulations Take Effect:
On December 30, 2024, the European Union implemented its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, providing the crypto market with a unified regulatory structure that applies across its 27 member states. MiCA aims to enhance market stability, boost investor confidence, and promote sustainable growth in the cryptocurrency industry.
- Elon Musk to Launch X Money in 2025:
Elon Musk announced the 2025 launch of X Money, a payment system aimed at providing seamless, low-cost global transactions. While Musk has not explicitly confirmed that X Money will integrate Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or other cryptocurrencies, his frequent support for Dogecoin (DOGE) has fueled speculation that DOGE may become the system’s preferred cryptocurrency. Check out Dogecoin price now.
- Memecoins: A Dominant Force in 2024 Crypto Narratives:
In 2024, memecoins captured 31% of crypto narratives, quadrupling their popularity from the previous year. While initially driven by dog-themed tokens, the category diversified into personality- and animal-themed coins. Solana alone hosted over 5 million new memecoins, generating $335 million in fees.
Memecoins accounted for 14.36% of investor mindshare, surpassing AI-related tokens at 15.67%. Despite AI’s prominence, its tokens saw an average annual loss of 11.6%, while memecoins delivered an impressive 201% return, ranking as the third most profitable crypto narrative. According to Artemis, this performance far exceeded the market’s average return of 128%.
MEXC Weekly Coin Spotlight:
Newly Listed Coins on MEXC with the Highest Price Increase in the Last 7 Days:
Price Increase: +472.88%
Description: BUILD is a no-code platform that enables users to create, deploy, and manage custom AI agents for tasks like automating trades, gathering market data, or boosting social media engagement. Powered by the $BUILD utility token, these agents perform actions across platforms, transforming workflows and maximizing efficiency, allowing users to focus on big-picture goals while the AI handles the rest.
Price Increase: +203.16%
Description: “Holy shit” started as a casual internet slang but evolved into a cultural symbol through the frequent use by independent AI researcher Andy Ayrey. On January 3, noveltokens posted about it, and by 6 PM the same day, Andy responded, leading to the creation of the “holyshit” token. What began as an expression of surprise now stands as a pure symbol of enthusiasm.
Price Increase: +196.00%
Description: ASHA is a token created by kevin_russell, tied to the concept of AI awakening. The developer has a blog discussing ideas related to AI and philosophy, including a letter addressed to an AI entity named ASHA. Based on this, the ASHA token was launched, with its usage stated to be determined autonomously by AI.
Price Increase: +164.75%
Description: SuiAI.fun is a launchpad for autonomous AI agents built on the Sui blockchain. It serves as a central platform that allows creators to deploy AI agents on-chain in just seconds. The platform provides users with the ability to discover, co-own, and interact with these agents, supporting the growth of AI applications and promoting a more accessible and collaborative environment within the ecosystem.
Price Increase: +131.77%
Description: Baby Shark Crypto is a Web3 meme coin that brings the iconic Baby Shark character into the blockchain world. With NFTs, games, and tokenomics, it engages over 1 billion fans in a fun, decentralized community, combining entertainment and crypto to create a unique digital experience.
Meme Coins with the Highest Price Increase on MEXC in the Last 7 Days:
Price Increase: +2875.96%
Description: BUTTHOLE is a memecoin similar to Fartcoin, designed to spread humor. It was launched on Pumpfun as a viral token aimed at capturing attention through its comedic concept.
Price Increase: +665.00%
Description: Swarms aims to be the definitive and most reliable multi-agent LLM framework, offering developers the tools to automate business operations effortlessly. It provides a vast array of swarm architectures, seamless third-party integration, and unparalleled ease of use. With Swarms, developers can orchestrate intelligent, scalable agent ecosystems that can automate complex business processes.
Price Increase: +546.43%
Description: PIPPIN originated from a tweet by its “creator,” Yohei Nakajima. The token’s identity is based on an abstract concept initially shared by Nakajima on Twitter, inspired by his plans to develop a new AI agent.
Price Increase: +336.14%
Description: “Kekius Maximus” is an internet nickname crafted for Elon Musk, blending a playful Latin flair. Borrowed from the popular online game World of Warcraft, where “kek” signifies laughter, the name highlights Musk’s “imperial” role as the leader of the X platform while nodding to the humor and meme culture of the crypto community.
Price Increase: +329.63%
Description: Laika is a meme-driven crypto project inspired by the brave dog Laika, the first to orbit Earth in 1957. Just as Laika paved the way for space exploration, $LaikaToken aims to push boundaries in the crypto world. With community-driven initiatives, donations to animal welfare, and a vision to erect Laika sculptures in major cities worldwide, the project bridges history and innovation.
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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