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Melania Trump offers MELANIA meme coin, instantly worth billions


Published on 2025-01-19 18:00:46 - MSN
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  • Two days after her president-elect husband generated potentially tens of billions of dollars with a new meme coin, first-lady-in-waiting Melania Trump launched her own coin Sunday night: MELANIA. Why it matters: The Trump family became crypto billionaires this weekend,

The article from MSN discusses Melania Trump's involvement with a new cryptocurrency called "Melania Meme Coin," which has rapidly gained value, reaching a market cap of billions shortly after its launch. The coin, which features Melania Trump's image, was introduced as part of a broader trend of celebrity-backed cryptocurrencies. Despite the initial surge in value, experts caution that such meme coins often lack intrinsic value and are highly speculative, with their worth largely driven by social media buzz and celebrity endorsement rather than any underlying technology or business model. The article also touches on the general skepticism surrounding celebrity-endorsed cryptocurrencies, highlighting the potential for volatility and the risk of investment losses.

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