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PANAMA CITY, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Transitioning from late 2025 into early 2026, the crypto market saw a recovery in risk appetite despite ongoing volatility. As market liquidity gradually improved, capital rotated from defensive positions toward high-beta, sentiment-driven sectors, thrusting memecoins back into the spotlight.
Over the past week (December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026), multiple newly listed assets on HTX recorded impressive gains. Memecoins across BSC, Solana, Base, Ethereum, and TRON ecosystems rallied, marking one of the most representative market trends of the week.
Memecoin Sector: Multi-Chain Rallies Driven by Accelerating Momentum
This week's top gainers were dominated by memecoin projects, reflecting a sustained capital preference for assets with high consensus and strong virality.
On BNB Smart Chain (BSC), BROCCOLI (CZ's dog) stood out as the top performer, surging 170% over the week. As an active memecoin project within the BSC ecosystem, BROCCOLI rapidly attracted capital through community-driven dissemination and sentiment resonance. Meanwhile, 4 (FOUR) gained 48%, PALU rose 37%, and Binance Life increased 19%, highlighting a broad-based pickup in the BSC memecoin sector.
The Solana ecosystem maintained its strength. PONKE (Ponke) climbed 104% this week, supported by rising community engagement and expanding trading volume, making it a flagship asset within the SOL memecoin space. BONK (Bonk) advanced 44%, while BOME (Book of Meme) gained 37%, signaling continued development potential for Solana-based memecoins.
Other ecosystems also posted notable gains. On Ethereum, leading memecoin PEPE rose 64%. On TRON, memecoin SUNDOG (Sundog) increased 39% over the week. Within the Base ecosystem, BRETT (Brett) recorded a 43% weekly gain. These moves underscore that both the royal public chains and the emerging Layer2 networks continue to attract capital under the memecoin narrative.
AI Sector: Selective Recovery Led by the Base Ecosystem
While memecoins drove short-term retail sentiment, the AI sector experienced a "structural recovery," with strength concentrated primarily within the Base ecosystem.
GAMEBASE (Game by Virtuals) surged 60% during the week. As an AI agent gaming framework supported by Virtuals, GAME attracted attention at the intersection of AI, blockchain gaming, and application-layer narratives. Meanwhile, VIRTUAL (Virtuals Protocol) rose 40%, driven by its positioning as an AI and Metaverse protocol focused on virtual interaction. Overall, AI assets exhibited a structural recovery rather than a sentiment-driven surge. While short-term momentum lagged memecoins, AI assets continue to hold mid-term allocation value within broader narrative cycles.
*Disclaimer: The above content is provided for market information and trend analysis purposes only and does not constitute any investment advice. Digital asset prices are highly volatile. Investors are advised to trade rationally and manage risks accordingly.
HTX Listing Strategy: Multi-Sector Coverage with a Value-Oriented Focus
The market performance this week followed a clear "sentiment-first, memecoin-led" pattern. With strong consensus, rapid dissemination, and high volatility, memecoins became the primary short-term destination for capital. At the same time, assets from the narrative-driven sectors such as AI showed selective recovery across specific chains, offering diversified opportunities.
Through high-frequency listing and multi-chain asset deployment, HTX continues to expand listing coverage across core narratives including memecoin and AI, providing users with a broader range of trading opportunities. In 2026, HTX's asset listing strategy will maintain high sensitivity to market trends while reinforcing a value-focusing philosophy through progressively stricter listing standards. By combining forward-looking deployment in high-growth assets with refined selection, HTX aims to amplify the wealth effect of quality assets and help users capture more deterministic opportunities in the fast-growing crypto market.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of "Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance," HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
To learn more about HTX, please visithttps://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.
PANAMA CITY, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Transitioning from late 2025 into early 2026, the crypto market saw a recovery in risk appetite despite ongoing volatility. As market liquidity gradually improved, capital rotated from defensive positions toward high-beta, sentiment-driven sectors, thrusting memecoins back into the spotlight.
Over the past week (December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026), multiple newly listed assets on HTX recorded impressive gains. Memecoins across BSC, Solana, Base, Ethereum, and TRON ecosystems rallied, marking one of the most representative market trends of the week.
Memecoin Sector: Multi-Chain Rallies Driven by Accelerating Momentum
This week's top gainers were dominated by memecoin projects, reflecting a sustained capital preference for assets with high consensus and strong virality.
On BNB Smart Chain (BSC), BROCCOLI (CZ's dog) stood out as the top performer, surging 170% over the week. As an active memecoin project within the BSC ecosystem, BROCCOLI rapidly attracted capital through community-driven dissemination and sentiment resonance. Meanwhile, 4 (FOUR) gained 48%, PALU rose 37%, and Binance Life increased 19%, highlighting a broad-based pickup in the BSC memecoin sector.
The Solana ecosystem maintained its strength. PONKE (Ponke) climbed 104% this week, supported by rising community engagement and expanding trading volume, making it a flagship asset within the SOL memecoin space. BONK (Bonk) advanced 44%, while BOME (Book of Meme) gained 37%, signaling continued development potential for Solana-based memecoins.
Other ecosystems also posted notable gains. On Ethereum, leading memecoin PEPE rose 64%. On TRON, memecoin SUNDOG (Sundog) increased 39% over the week. Within the Base ecosystem, BRETT (Brett) recorded a 43% weekly gain. These moves underscore that both the royal public chains and the emerging Layer2 networks continue to attract capital under the memecoin narrative.
AI Sector: Selective Recovery Led by the Base Ecosystem
While memecoins drove short-term retail sentiment, the AI sector experienced a "structural recovery," with strength concentrated primarily within the Base ecosystem.
GAMEBASE (Game by Virtuals) surged 60% during the week. As an AI agent gaming framework supported by Virtuals, GAME attracted attention at the intersection of AI, blockchain gaming, and application-layer narratives. Meanwhile, VIRTUAL (Virtuals Protocol) rose 40%, driven by its positioning as an AI and Metaverse protocol focused on virtual interaction. Overall, AI assets exhibited a structural recovery rather than a sentiment-driven surge. While short-term momentum lagged memecoins, AI assets continue to hold mid-term allocation value within broader narrative cycles.
*Disclaimer: The above content is provided for market information and trend analysis purposes only and does not constitute any investment advice. Digital asset prices are highly volatile. Investors are advised to trade rationally and manage risks accordingly.
HTX Listing Strategy: Multi-Sector Coverage with a Value-Oriented Focus
The market performance this week followed a clear "sentiment-first, memecoin-led" pattern. With strong consensus, rapid dissemination, and high volatility, memecoins became the primary short-term destination for capital. At the same time, assets from the narrative-driven sectors such as AI showed selective recovery across specific chains, offering diversified opportunities.
Through high-frequency listing and multi-chain asset deployment, HTX continues to expand listing coverage across core narratives including memecoin and AI, providing users with a broader range of trading opportunities. In 2026, HTX's asset listing strategy will maintain high sensitivity to market trends while reinforcing a value-focusing philosophy through progressively stricter listing standards. By combining forward-looking deployment in high-growth assets with refined selection, HTX aims to amplify the wealth effect of quality assets and help users capture more deterministic opportunities in the fast-growing crypto market.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of "Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance," HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
To learn more about HTX, please visithttps://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.
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HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Dec 29 - Jan 4): PEPE Leads Memecoin Frenzy as Multi-Chain Memecoins Surge
HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Dec 29 - Jan 4): PEPE Leads Memecoin Frenzy as Multi-Chain Memecoins Surge
SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Upbit, a world-class digital asset exchange operated by Dunamu Inc., today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Indonesia Crypto Exchange (ICEx), a licensed digital asset bourse in Indonesia. The MOU establishes a strategic framework for technical and operational collaboration aimed at accelerating the development of Indonesia's regulated crypto ecosystem and supporting the growth of a sustainable, well-governed market.
The partnership was marked by a high-level summit held at Upbit's Seoul headquarters, where CEO Kyoungsuk Oh hosted a senior Indonesian delegation comprising high-ranking government officials, representatives from the Chamber of Commerce Indonesia, and key industry players to discuss the evolution of regulated digital finance.
The inclusion of the Chamber of Commerce underscores the mission to integrate it into the broader Indonesian commercial landscape. During the meetings, Upbit's leadership and Kadin representatives discussed future-forward plans to bridge Korean technological prowess with Indonesian market potential, ensuring that the digital asset roadmap aligns with the country's national economic interests and private sector growth.
Building a Regulated Global Standard
Under this strategic framework, Upbit will support the growth of Indonesia's digital asset ecosystem by providing core platform technology and operational expertise to build and operate a resilient, compliant trading venue, including key exchange infrastructure such as matching, risk management, and market operations.
The partnership will also explore innovation in areas such as custody solutions while strengthening regulatory technology to enhance oversight, compliance, and reporting.
ICEx and Upbit have aligned as strategic partners to leverage Upbit's proven track record as South Korea's leading exchange and its global reputation for maintaining the highest standards in investor protection and regulatory compliance.
Expanding Upbit's Regional Footprint
Upbit is positioning itself as a critical infrastructure partner across Asia, supporting the development of secure, transparent, and trusted digital asset market frameworks.
This collaboration marks another milestone in Upbit's expanding role as a key driver of digital asset development across the region. The company has previously hosted high-level delegations from Vietnam—including senior government and financial leaders such as the Minister of National Defense, Minister of Finance, Chairperson of the State Securities Commission, and the Chairman of Military Bank—to showcase its advanced digital asset exchange infrastructure.
"This partnership reflects our commitment to fostering well-regulated digital asset ecosystems globally," said Kyoungsuk Oh, CEO of Dunamu, operator of Upbit. "By working closely with ICEx, we aim to share the platform technology and operational expertise that have established Upbit as a market leader in Asia and strengthen the foundational infrastructure of Indonesia's digital asset sector."
A New Era for Indonesian Digital Finance
ICEx operates as an important part of Indonesia's regulated digital asset ecosystem under the supervision of the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Established in line with Indonesia's three-layer regulatory framework for digital asset transactions, comprising a licensed bourse, central clearinghouse, and supporting an integrated market structure within the country's regulated framework. Upbit Indonesia is among its founding shareholders, alongside strategic investors including some of Indonesia's largest conglomerates and global exchanges.
"Partnering with Upbit brings invaluable global expertise to our local ecosystem," said Pang Xue Kai, CEO of ICEx Group. "Upbit's leadership in compliance and technology was a decisive factor for us. We believe this collaboration will contribute to the development of a more secure and trusted market environment in Indonesia."
Through this partnership, Upbit aims to support ICEx in laying the groundwork for a next-generation digital asset ecosystem in Indonesia while contributing to the broader evolution of regulated crypto markets across the region.
The parties formally announced the MOU at the Korea–Indonesia Business Partnership for Resilient Growth Forum on April 1st, 2026, a landmark bilateral event, attended by ministers and high-ranking officials from both countries. The forum featured the signing of MOUs by major companies from both countries across a range of sectors. The MOU between Upbit and ICEx underscored the strategic and institutional significance of the bilateral collaboration in digital finance innovation.
About Upbit
Upbit is a leading digital asset exchange headquartered in South Korea and operated by Dunamu Inc., a fintech company focused on building innovative financial services powered by blockchain technology. Since its launch in 2017, Upbit has become one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally by trading volume, offering a wide range of digital assets and trading pairs.
Upbit provides a secure and user-friendly platform for trading, investing, and managing digital assets. The company prioritizes transparency, compliance, and investor protection, adopting industry-leading security practices.
Through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, Upbit aims to drive the adoption of blockchain technology and contribute to a more accessible and efficient financial ecosystem.
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Upbit and ICEx Sign Strategic MOU to Fortify Indonesia's Digital Asset Infrastructure
