QAA Podcast Crypto Crime Season Has Begun feat Molly White (E309)
Jan 29, 2025
Molly White, a journalist and expert in cryptocurrency, joins the conversation to explore the chaotic world of meme coins. They dive into the absurdity of speculative investments, highlighting bizarre tokens like $TRUMP and $MELANIA. Molly critiques the rise of celebrity-branded cryptocurrencies and discusses their impact on market dynamics and politics. Legal challenges facing platforms like Pump.Fun are examined, alongside the intersection of crypto and gambling trends. The discussion wraps up on a playful note about youth entrepreneurship in the crypto space.
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13-Year-Old Rug Puller
- A 13-year-old live-streamed rug pulls on Pump.Fun, making $50,000.
- The victims doxxed him and harassed his mother.
Meme Coin Definition
- Meme coins are cryptocurrencies with no real purpose beyond speculation.
- They are often themed around memes but can be based on any idea.
Degen Appeal
- Meme coins attract mostly young men due to their gambling potential.
- These "degens" (degenerate gamblers) hope to get rich quick.