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Last week, MemeCore (M) surged over 550%, driven by multiple exchange listings and strategic partnerships, while Stellar (XLM) also posted gains exceeding 100%, supported by protocol upgrades and increased ecosystem activity. Sei Network’s native USDC launch helped its token price jump nearly 35% for the week. Meanwhile, Letsbonk.Fun overtook Pump.fun thanks to lower participation thresholds; despite a decline in traffic, Pump.fun still successfully raised $500 million through its PUMP token presale.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 15, Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the 120,000 USDT mark, reaching a peak above 123,000 USDT, significantly setting a new historical high. Ethereum (ETH) also repeatedly crossed the critical 3,000 USDT threshold but failed to hold steady at this level. The PUMP token has been listed on major mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges, with its price soaring over 40% compared to its subscription price. Aave’s net deposits have surpassed $50 billion, making it the first DeFi protocol to reach this scale. Trusta announced a strategic partnership with Solana on the Solana Attestation Service and received infrastructure funding from the Solana Foundation. Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov stated that the country plans to explore investing its gold and foreign exchange reserves, as well as national fund assets, in cryptocurrencies.

Overview In Q2 2025, the global crypto market entered a new phase characterized by intensified competition for existing users, heightened regulatory standards, and a reshaping of user demographics.