Fame and failure: 7 celebrity-endorsed crypto scams that went wrong
The memecoin craze is luring investors to chase quick profits, while some celebrities are capitalizing on the trend, launching or promoting tokens and often veering into scams.
The memecoin craze is luring investors to chase quick profits, while some celebrities are capitalizing on the trend, launching or promoting tokens and often veering into scams.
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