Meme coins like the ones recently launched by United States President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are a hot trend in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The rise of these digital tokens reflects the influence of internet culture and community-driven hype on the market,

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Within hours, TRUMP skyrocketed in value, climbing from pennies to over $50, with a market cap over $10 billion. The coin now ranks among the world’s top 20 digital assets, attracting both investors and critics. Trump’s business arm holds 80% of the tokens, set to release gradually during his presidency.

The launch of $TRUMP and $MELANIA crypto coins has disappointed some in the crypto industry, who fear they amplify the sector’s sillier and scammier side.

Days ahead of Trump's inauguration as President of the United States, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, Trump launched the $TRUMP memecoin on crypto platform Solana. The President-elect posted the news from his official X account, making it as official as can be.

Major exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, and Robinhood, have listed TRUMP. Crypto exchanges, including Kraken and Bitmex, have listed MELANIA

Two days after Donald Trump launched a memecoin that soared to $6.5 billion overnight, Melania Trump announced her own memecoin, adding to concerns the pro-crypto president is crossing ethical boundaries in an industry his administration will regulate.

In a market often dominated by hype-driven meme coins like $TRUMP and $MELANIA, savvy investors are seeking projects with real-world utility and long-term potential. Lightchain AI stands out as a beacon of stability,