Memecoins

Within hours of the tragic death of American political commentator Charlie Kirk, opportunistic actors in the crypto space launched multiple meme coins tied to the incident. The move drew sharp criticism, raising fresh ethical concerns over profiteering from real-world tragedies.

Dogecoin has officially debuted its first ETF with the launch of the Rex-Osprey Doge EFT (ticker:DOJE), making it the third digital asset after Bitcoin and Ethereum to have its own ETF.

The Trump family has once again ignited headlines in the crypto world, with Bloomberg reporting that their latest ventures in American Bitcoin (ABTC) and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) have swelled their wealth by more than $1.3 billion in just days. The spectacular rise underscores how deeply the family has tied its fortune—and its public image—to digital assets.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum have soared to new price peaks this year, Dogecoin—the market’s leading meme coin—remains over 70% below its 2021 all-time high, with analysts questioning whether DOGE will ever recapture its former glory.

Justin Sun, the Tron founder and high-profile crypto investor closely linked to the Trump family, has found himself at the center of a storm after his wallet was blacklisted by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) following a severe 61% plunge in the token’s price since its September launch.

REX Shares and Osprey Funds may launch the first US-listed Dogecoin ETF as soon as next week. The fund will use a regulatory shortcut under the 40 Act, giving investors direct exposure to Dogecoin while avoiding some usual delays.

Crypto streamer Gainzy accidentally sold his own token, causing its value to crash by 99 percent within seconds. The token dropped from $4.6 million to $12,000 before partly recovering to about $2.2 million.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump-affiliated crypto project, has initiated its first token burn just days after launch, aiming to stabilize prices and restore investor confidence following steep post-debut volatility.

The Trump family has managed to add another $6 billion to their family wealth after the World Liberty Financial Token started its trading debut on major exchanges this week.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is making headlines after announcing plans for a politically charged memecoin aimed squarely at former President Donald Trump’s expanding crypto ventures.