The Rise and Fall of Meme Coins: A Case Study

This chapter delves into the controversial launch of a Trump meme coin that quickly rose to popularity, examining the dynamics of early investor profits contrasted with the losses faced by later entrants. It further highlights the speculative landscape of meme coins and the inherent risks involved in crypto investments.

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We consider the incongruency of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the latest crypto exchange hack, and how most participants lost money on the Trump meme coin. Given all that, we review some areas where cryptocurrency is helping individuals and businesses.

Topics Covered

What is the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Why it makes little sense for the U.S. and individual states to create and participate in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
What led to the latest and largest cryptocurrency exchange hack in history
How financial and other data breaches impacted over 1 billion people last year, costing over $15 billion
How quantum computers could disrupt the security of cryptocurrency and traditional financial systems
Why most speculators lose money on meme coins
What are some current ways cryptocurrency is helping individuals and businesses achieve greater financial stability and lower costs

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All Information (Except Text) for S.4912 - BITCOIN Act of 2024—Congress.gov

House Bill No. 4087—Michigan Legislature

2025 South Dakota Legislature House Bill 1202—South Dakota Legislature