the crypto market surged, fueled by optimism around president donald trump's inauguration and the anticipation of pro-crypto policies. the launch of the $trump meme coin ignited a frenzy, briefly reaching a $10 billion market cap before a sharp decline, showcasing the volatility of meme coins. similarly, melania trump introduced the $melania meme coin on january 19, 2025, which briefly hit a $1.5 billion market cap before encountering significant volatility. at the same time, the sec established a new task force to develop clear regulations for digital assets, marking a shift in the regulatory landscape under the new administration.
DeFi highlights:
DeFi maintained resilience with a total value locked (tvl) of $124.388 billion, demonstrating robust user engagement. stablecoins remained integral to liquidity, with a market cap of $210.133 billion and daily trading volumes of $43.08 billion. key innovations like tokenized assets and adaptive strategies continued to drive growth and interest within the ecosystem.
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