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Article Feb 27, 2025

Not Like Us: Have Shady Political Memecoins Killed The Crypto Bull Run?

Another crypto boom, another rug pull. Political meme coins may have done more than just scam investors—they might have killed the bull run.

Werner Vermaak 6 min read

Article Feb 21, 2025

Argentina’s $4 billion Libra Token Scam: Another Presidential Crypto Rug-Pull

Argentina’s President Javier Milei backed a crypto project that soared to $4 billion—only to collapse in hours. Political fallout, insider trading, and a nation left reeling. What happened to Libra?

Werner Vermaak 6 min read

Article Mar 4, 2025

Degens Part 2: The Mainstreaming of Crypto & the Madness of the Memes

Is crypto still the rebel’s playground, or has it been tamed by the mainstream? Gordon Grant unpacks the madness of memes, state-backed coins, and the shifting crypto ethos.

RU Sirius

Mindbytes May 28, 2025

Trump’s Meme Coin Windfall: How $TRUMP Boosted His Net Worth While Retail Investors Took a Hit

Donald Trump didn’t just invest in crypto—he created it. While his meme coin padded his net worth, hundreds of thousands of everyday investors reportedly lost money.

Linsey Smith 2 min read

Mindbytes May 18, 2025

Foreign Investors Dominate Trump's $TRUMP Coin Dinner, Raising Ethical Concerns

An exclusive dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for top $TRUMP coin holders is drawing scrutiny due to the significant presence of foreign investors among the attendees.

Linsey Smith 2 min read