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Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention
20.7.2024
Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the country’s growing cryptocurrency sector
Investors lose $1.6M after Doja Cat’s X reportedly hacked to promote scam coin
9.7.2024
A hacker reportedly posted to Doja Cat's X account telling fans to "buy $DOJA or else."
Celebrity crypto tokens will ‘absolutely’ catch SEC’s eye — Lawyers
9.7.2024
Celebrities who have brazenly shilled their memecoins on X in recent months run a high risk of attracting the attention of the SEC and class-action lawsuits
Khamzat Chimaev ‘wasn’t involved’ with SMASH memecoin — Manager
8.7.2024
The UFC fighter’s manager, Majdi Shammas, said his client did not make the decision to promote the coin and the deal only allowed for a single promotional video
Celebrity crypto tokens will ‘absolutely’ catch SEC’s eye: Lawyers
8.7.2024
Celebrities who have brazenly shilled their own memecoins on X in recent months run a high risk of attracting the attention of the SEC and class action lawyers
Sydney Sweeney’s X account hacked to promote crypto memecoin
3.7.2024
The self-proclaimed hacker behind Sydney Sweeney’s X account also claims they were behind similar recent hacks on 50 Cent and Hulk Hogan
Are celebrity tokens good or bad for Web3? Execs weigh in
27.6.2024
Cointelegraph approached professionals across Web3 to get their thoughts on the emergence of celebrity-backed meme tokens in crypto
Celebrity memecoins highlight crypto’s influencer problem
26.6.2024
Celebrity memecoins have become the latest crypto trend in 2024, with a slew of celebrity endorsements
Jason Derulo sold his JASON tokens while saying he won’t, says Bubblemaps
25.6.2024
The analytics firm claims the singer sold tokens despite promises that he wouldn’t, while the controversial figure who apparently helped create the token claims "it’s all orchestrated.”
Boxing Sensation Ryan Garcia Teases the Launch of His Own Meme Coin
16.6.2024
In a series of recent social media posts, American professional boxer Ryan Garcia hinted at the creation of his own meme coin. “Whatever coin I create I will go hard asf,” Garcia stated in one post, indicating his commitment to the project. In a subsequent post, he added, “When...
Lil Pump and dump: Rapper tattoos ‘Solana’ on forehead after selling SOL tokens
14.6.2024
Lil Pump’s new Solana tattoo sparked mixed reactions from fans and the crypto community, with some criticizing and others celebrating the move
Andrew Tate token surpasses MOTHER amid claims of insider activity
13.6.2024
Bubblemaps’ analysis claims a handful of wallets purchased 30% of the supply of the memecoin DADDY before Andrew Tate promoted it online
Social Media Influencer Dan Bilzerian Contemplates Cryptocurrency Venture
10.6.2024
In a recent social media post that garnered over a million views, Dan Bilzerian, the American poker player and businessman known for his high-stakes games and lifestyle brand Ignite International, expressed interest in creating his own cryptocurrency. Bilzerian, who has distanced himself from...
Iggy Azalea’s MOTHER memecoin surges 30% on mobile company announcement
10.6.2024
The memecoin will allow holders to purchase smartphones and mobile phone subscriptions in the newly re-launched company
Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Celebrity Crypto Projects — Offers Blueprint for Respectable Ventures
7.6.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current wave of celebrity crypto projects, emphasizing their lack of meaningful societal contributions. He highlighted projects like Stoner Cats, which actually fund real initiatives, as more commendable. Buterin also...
Ethereum governance, and the downfall of celeb tokens: Finance Redefined
7.6.2024
The rise and fall of celebrity meme tokens: how these celebrity-backed tokens have dumped in the current bull market
Mother Token Celebrity Iggy Azalea Mocks Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin in Breastfeeding Meme
7.6.2024
Iggy Azalea, the female rapper and composer behind the MOTHER token issued on Solana, mocked Vitalik Buterin, an Ethereum co-founder, using a meme that shows her carrying a baby with Buterin’s face after being breastfed. Besides posting the described meme, Azalea stated that “he...
Hulk Hogan denies memecoin shilling posts on X — ‘not from me’
7.6.2024
The former pro wrestler said the now-deleted posts promoting a token that dumped within hours of launching weren't from him
Celebrity crypto projects: A Vitalik Buterin critique
6.6.2024
Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum founder, recently talked about celebrity involvement in the crypto market. Several personalities have launched their crypto projects, but Buterin is not cheering them on. The founder went on to X/Twitter to express dissatisfaction with the star experimentation....
Most celeb tokens are down 66%+ since Jenner’s bizarre crypto debut
6.6.2024
The Iggy Azalea-launched “MOTHER” is the only token launched by celebrities last week still hitting new all-time highs. It has now amassed a market cap of $130 million