Meme Coin

TikTok has strongly refuted claims that it purchased $300 million worth of Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP), the meme coin, to influence U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened: The social media company responded publicly on June 19 via X (formerly Twitter), stating that the accusation was "false...

Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS) meme coin woke up from slumber, skyrocketing over 70% Thursday, after tech mogul Elon Musk posted a photo referencing the cartoon character. What happened: The Ethereum (CRYPTO)-based cryptocurrency jumped 75% in the last 24 hours, while its trading volume soared 197% to $18...

The cryptocurrency landscape is experiencing an unprecedented surge in token creation, with January 2024 marking a new high of over 600,000 new tokens launched in a single month. This record-breaking figure, highlighted by CoinGecko co-founder and COO Bobby Ong, is raising concerns about market...

LIBRA, the controversial meme coin initially promoted by Argentina President Javier Milei, dramatically surged Monday in response to the leader reposting the token's purchase tutorial on X. What happened: Milei reposted a message by one of his key economic advisors, Dario Epstein, who attempted to...

Argentina President Javier Milei is facing calls for impeachment for promoting a controversial meme coin that first pumped and then dumped in value, destroying millions of dollars in investors' wealth. What happened: An opposition bloc, led by Esteban Paulon from the Socialist Party, initiated a...

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance (CRYPTO: BNB),  said he will consider a community suggestion of creating a meme coin based on his pet dog, calling the idea “pretty interesting.” What Happened:...

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is doubling down on his commitment to the meme coin Stool Prisondente (CRYPTO: JAILSTOOL), even as traders question its future. What Happened: Portnoy, who initially invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in the token, insists he remains committed, despite...

As Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president on Monday, his meme coin (CRYPTO: TRUMP) plummeted in value, while Melania Trump's (CRYPTO: MELANIA) surged by nearly 40% within 24 hours, igniting discussions about the growing power of crypto, and the potential for wider adoption. What Happened:...

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) creator Vitalik Buterin said Thursday that he has adopted baby hippo “Moo Deng,” donating a significant amount for the adorable creature and her family. What happened: In an X post, Buterin called himself the "adoptive father" of Moo Deng and vowed to provide...

Fartcoin (CRYPTO: FARTCOIN), a meme coin that has often been dismissed as a joke, has surged to a new all-time high, sparking a wave of discussion among crypto enthusiasts. What Happened: X user ‘tflo__’ captured the sentiment, stating, “Fartcoin mindshare is undefeated,”...

Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous lead of the Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) ecosystem, on Thursday, distanced themselves from the controversial meme coin launched by influencer Haliey Welch of the “Hawk Tuah” fame. What Happened: Kusama came to X to clear the air over...

A widely-followed cryptocurrency analyst reiterated his bullish forecast for Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) on Tuesday, calling the $1.30-$1.50 range a “point of interest.” What Happened: Kevin, known for sharing insights and forecasting price movements of the world’s largest meme coin,...

Mixed martial arts legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has thrown his support behind a ‘satirical’ meme coin that is raising funds to help the victims of Conor McGregor, a fellow Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter found guilty of sexual assault. What Happened: In an X post on Thursday...

A whale investor offloaded millions worth of Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) as the frog-themed cryptocurrency corrected sharply over the weekend. What Happened: On-chain tracking platform Spot on Chain reported a massive sale of PEPE by a trader with huge cryptocurrency holdings. The trader, dubbed...

Goatseus Maximus (GOAT), an artificial intelligence (AI)-created meme coin, rallied sharply Tuesday ahead of the third-quarter earnings of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA). What happened: The Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based cryptocurrency pumped over 12% in the last 24 hours to a market capitalization of $1....