Memecoins have long traded in crypto markets, with Dogecoin perhaps the best-known example. Launched as a joke, the crypto has exploded in popularity over the years, with its price often riding on the whims of its backers — the best known of which is Elon Musk.

The crypto industry has high hopes that United States President-elect Donald Trump will bolster crypto adoption both in the US and globally. However, only time will tell if his newly launched Solana-based memecoin is a step in the right direction.

Two days after Donald Trump launched a memecoin that soared to $6.5 billion overnight, Melania Trump announced her own memecoin, adding to concerns the pro-crypto president is crossing ethical boundaries in an industry his administration will regulate.

The launch of the Trump token, which hit a $15 billion valuation, rides the trend and raises questions. Axios reporter Brady Dale explains what a meme coin is and what owners can actually do with them.

President Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency on Jan. 17, just a few days before the fascist leader took office for a second time. And while the memecoin, known as $TRUMP, is clearly a way for the president to profit from the presidency,

The Official Trump (TRUMP.X) token – created by CIC Digital LLC, a subsidiary of the Trump Organization – fell more than 6% in the past 24 hours despite efforts to boost its adoption. Several websites selling Trump-branded products have started to accept the Trump memecoin for payment,