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489 Memecoin Degens Raise Millions for Rare Cancer Research After a Father’s Plea

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · today 02:56 EDT

Memecoin Degens Raise Millions for Rare Cancer Research After a Father’s Plea

A profit opportunity led to nearly $100 million in trading volumes for a charity-themed memecoin. And although some speculators lost money — the effort still bore fruit for the original cause.

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