The global cryptocurrency market experienced a 0.97% increase, reaching a total valuation of $2.99 trillion over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin led the charge with a 1.35% rise, hitting $88,837.17, while Ethereum followed with a 0.94% gain to $2,967.62. Despite these gains, the Fear & Greed Index remains at a cautious 27. Meme tokens saw significant surges, with $CPM, $FELIS, and $BOME skyrocketing by 4,284.42%, 3,022.83%, and 632.25%, respectively. Meanwhile, the DeFi sector's total value locked (TVL) decreased by 0.43% to $117.797 billion, whereas NFT sales increased by 22.45% to $11.53 million. In regulatory news, Lithuania has mandated crypto licenses for service providers, and Ethereum's next upgrade, 'Hegota,' is scheduled for 2026.