BusinessAugust 21, 2026

memecoin

MEM-koyn

Definition

A type of cryptocurrency that originates from an internet meme, a joke, or is promoted through viral social media marketing rather than fundamental utility.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of 'meme,' originating from Richard Dawkins' 1976 book 'The Selfish Gene,' and 'coin,' referring to digital currency.

In the news

The article uses the term to categorize PEPE, describing how these assets thrive on viral market sentiment and high-risk speculation within the crypto ecosystem.

PEPE Rides the Wave of Speculation

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