Author Alexander Stefanov

2025 has just begun and the crypto market seems to be recovering from its recent decline. 

The start of 2025 delivered an unexpected windfall to some memecoin enthusiasts.

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has started 2025 with the announcement of new altcoin listings, further expanding its trading offerings.

The financial markets wrapped up 2024 with a mix of achievements and caution. The S&P 500 posted a stellar 24.1% gain, adding $10 trillion in market cap and marking a rare second consecutive year of over 20% growth, a milestone not seen since 1998.

In 2024, Shiba Inu (SHIB) underperformed compared to newer meme coins like Popcat and Pepe, which saw massive surges.

XRP has seen an unprecedented surge in trading activity on South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, surpassing Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) with over $1 billion in 24-hour trading volume.

A New York judge has moved the CFTC vs. Gemini trial from January 13 to January 21, 2025, stating that no additional delays will be allowed.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly expressed support for adding Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) payments on X, formerly Twitter.

A renowned crypto expert believes Polygon (MATIC) could see a massive 2,400% price surge based on a multi-year chart pattern.

Some cryptocurrencies defy market trends and generate extraordinary returns for those investors with a risk apetite.