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$TRUMP Is Already Worth Billions. What to Know About the Meme Coin.

Authors :
Huang, Vicky Ge
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 1/23/2025, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

President Trump and his wife, Melania, recently launched meme coins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA, which have gained significant value, drawing criticism for potential conflicts of interest. Meme coins are easy to create and are based on internet memes, with their value tied to the popularity of the memes. These tokens are highly volatile and can be traded on various crypto exchanges, with the $TRUMP coin facing a 45% crash following the launch of $MELANIA. The tokens' market hype has led to Wall Street interest, with an ETF planned for the $TRUMP coin. Critics warn of potential influence-buying through the tokens, and the $TRUMP token's ownership structure has raised concerns about unrealized profits and pump-and-dump schemes. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
182366727