Hamster Kombat Announced HamsterVerse Amid DAO Support for Layer-2 Network
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hamster-kombat-announced-hamsterverse-amid-dao-support-for-layer-2-network
MediaHamster Kombat, a tap-to-earn game developed by Telegram, has announced the creation of HamsterVerse, an entertainment ecosystem that will expand the franchise beyond traditional gaming.
Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 for First Time in 2025 as Market Reacts to Fed’s December Moves and Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Proposal
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-surpasses-dollar100000-for-first-time-in-2025-as-market-reacts-to-feds-december-moves-and-trumps-bitcoin-reserve-proposal
MediaBitcoin surged above the $100,000 mark for the first time in 2025, reaching a high of $101,192 before pulling back slightly.
CoinShares Reports $585M Inflows Into Crypto ETPs in Early 2025 Following Record $44.2B in 2024
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinshares-reports-dollar585m-inflows-into-crypto-etps-in-early-2025-following-record-dollar442b-in-2024
MediaCrypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw $585 million in inflows in the first three days of 2025, according to CoinShares data.
CryptoQuant Signals Late Stages of Bitcoin Bull Run, Analysts Warn of Potential Correction
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cryptoquant-signals-late-stages-of-bitcoin-bull-run-analysts-warn-of-potential-correction
MediaThe cryptocurrency market appears to be nearing the later stages of its current bull cycle, according to data analytics provider CryptoQuant.
Bernstein Analysts Set $200,000 Bitcoin Price Target for 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bernstein-analysts-set-dollar200000-bitcoin-price-target-for-2025
MediaAnalysts at Bernstein are projecting a $200,000 price target for Bitcoin by the end of 2025.
Hamster Kombat Moves To Establish Partnership With TYCHO Blockchain
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hamster-kombat-moves-to-establish-partnership-with-tycho-blockchain
MediaHamster Kombat has initiated a proposal for a partnership with TYCHO, a blockchain protocol recognized for its high-performance capabilities.
Phantom Crypto Wallet Denies Token Airdrop Rumors Following Launch of Social Features and Sui Blockchain Support
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/phantom-crypto-wallet-denies-token-airdrop-rumors-following-launch-of-social-features-and-sui-blockchain-support
MediaPhantom, the digital asset wallet, has refuted rumors about a possible token airdrop after the launch of its new social discovery feature.
Pudgy Penguins Token PENGU Surges 13%, While NFT Sales Decline by 52%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pudgy-penguins-token-pengu-surges-13percent-while-nft-sales-decline-by-52percent
MediaPudgy Penguins’ native token, PENGU, has risen 13%, trading at $0.040 as of Jan. 5.
75% of Ripple’s Jobs Now Based in the U.S. as Crypto Sector Prepares for Trump Administration
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/75percent-of-ripples-jobs-now-based-in-the-us-as-crypto-sector-prepares-for-trump-administration
MediaRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has announced that 75% of Ripple’s current job openings are now based in the United States.
MARA CEO Advocates Bitcoin Investment Strategy for Retail Investors
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mara-ceo-advocates-bitcoin-investment-strategy-for-retail-investors
MediaFred Thiel, CEO of Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), has suggested that retail investors consider a long-term investment strategy in Bitcoin.
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Pump.fun Revenue Approaches $400 Million Despite $40 Billion Drop in Meme Coin Market Cap
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pumpfun-revenue-approaches-dollar400-million-despite-dollar40-billion-drop-in-meme-coin-market-cap
Solana-based meme coin generator Pump(.)fun is on track to reach nearly $400 million in revenue, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain.
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Solana Surges 10% to Over $200 After $55 Million Transfer, ETF Approval Speculation Grows
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Solana's price surged over 10% to exceed $200 following a $55 million SOL transfer by Pump(.)fun to the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange.
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Elon Musk's Name Change Triggers Meme Coin Surge, Trader Reaps $3M from $66 Investment
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/elon-musks-name-change-triggers-meme-coin-surge-trader-reaps-dollar3m-from-dollar66-investment
MediaOn Jan. 1, the Ethereum-based meme coin Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS) experienced a market surge, reaching a peak market capitalization of $380 million.
Pump.fun's Deposits to Kraken Exceed $300 Million Amid Declining Activity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pumpfuns-deposits-to-kraken-exceed-dollar300-million-amid-declining-activity
MediaOn Jan. 1, 2025, Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin launchpad, transferred an additional 120,000 SOL to crypto exchange Kraken, bringing its total deposits to 1,500,893 SOL.
Solana Outpaces Ethereum and Base in 24-Hour DEX Trading Volume
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-outpaces-ethereum-and-base-in-24-hour-dex-trading-volume
MediaThe Solana network recorded nearly $3.8 billion in 24-hour trading volume across its decentralized exchanges (DEXs) on Jan. 6, according to data from DefiLlama.
Pump.fun Dominates Solana Network, Responsible for 70% of Token Launches and 56% of Transactions
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pumpfun-dominates-solana-network-responsible-for-70percent-of-token-launches-and-56percent-of-transactions
MediaPump.fun has recently been responsible for more than 70% of all token launches on the Solana network.
MicroStrategy Purchases 1,070 Bitcoin for $101 Million, Bringing Total Holdings to 447,470 BTC
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/microstrategy-purchases-1070-bitcoin-for-dollar101-million-bringing-total-holdings-to-447470-btc
MediaMicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, made a significant move to start 2025 by announcing the purchase of 1,070 BTC for approximately $101 million.
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Potential Decline in Bitcoin Rally Anticipated Before January FOMC Meeting: 10x Research
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/potential-decline-in-bitcoin-rally-anticipated-before-january-fomc-meeting-10x-research
MediaWith Bitcoin approaching a potential rally fueled by Donald Trump's upcoming presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.
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Bitcoin Drops Over 10% From $108,000 High as Exchange Inflows and Miner Outflows Decline
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-drops-over-10percent-from-dollar108000-high-as-exchange-inflows-and-miner-outflows-decline
MediaBitcoin reached an all-time high of $108,000 on Dec. 17, 2024, but has since dropped by over 10%.
Dogecoin Rises 21% in a Week as Whales Buy Over 1 Billion DOGE and Analysts Predict $1 by 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dogecoin-rises-21percent-in-a-week-as-whales-buy-over-1-billion-doge-and-analysts-predict-dollar1-by-2025
MediaDogecoin surged 21% over the past week, outperforming other major meme coins such as Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Bonk, which rose by 7%, 10%, and 14%, respectively.
New Anonymous Social Platform Launched on Farcaster: Anon World
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/new-anonymous-social-platform-launched-on-farcaster-anon-world
MediaKartik Patel has announced the launch of Anon World, a new social platform built on the Farcaster protocol, designed for anonymous user interactions.
BitFuFu Secures 80,000 Miner Agreement With Bitmain, Shares Rise 13%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitfufu-secures-80000-miner-agreement-with-bitmain-shares-rise-13percent
MediaBitFuFu, a Singapore-based cloud Bitcoin mining firm, announced on Jan. 2 a significant two-year agreement with mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain to acquire up to 80,000 Bitcoin miners.
Do Kwon Pleads Not Guilty to U.S. Charges for $40 Billion TerraUSD Collapse, Faces Multiple Fraud Counts
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/do-kwon-pleads-not-guilty-to-us-charges-for-dollar40-billion-terrausd-collapse-faces-multiple-fraud-counts
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, appeared in a U.S. court on Jan. 2, 2025, where he pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the collapse of the Terra ecosystem.
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Meme Coins Will Lose Market Share to AI Agent Coins in 2025, According to Dragonfly VC Predictions
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The crypto landscape in 2025 is shifting, as AI agent tokens and meme coins both make headlines for their growth and challenges.
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Bitcoin ETFs Near $110 Billion as Analysts Predict $200,000 BTC by 2025
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U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs are making significant progress, nearing $110 billion in cumulative holdings and accounting for over 5.7% of the total Bitcoin supply.
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Spot Ether ETFs Attract Over $2 Billion in December
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/spot-ether-etfs-attract-over-dollar2-billion-in-december
MediaDecember marked a significant milestone for spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., as they recorded net inflows exceeding $2 billion, according to data from SoSoValue.
China Introduces New Forex Rules To Tighten Crypto Oversight and Target Illegal Cross-Border Transactions
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/china-introduces-new-forex-rules-to-tighten-crypto-oversight-and-target-illegal-cross-border-transactions
MediaOn Dec. 31, 2024, China’s foreign exchange regulator announced new rules aimed at tightening oversight of cryptocurrency activities.