Make Me Smart

The mainstreaming of meme coins


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President Donald Trump drew scrutiny after he and First Lady Melania Trump launched namesake meme coins ahead of his inauguration, triggering a speculative boom and bust. But one exchange-traded fund firm wants to take the meme coins mainstream. We’ll get into the potential risks of incorporating volatile crypto tokens like these into traditional financial markets. And, a public service announcement: It’s OK to take a break from the news. Plus, guest host Matt Levin tells us about a new potential water source for the thirsty American West.


Here’s everything we talked about today:


  • “Trump Memecoin Frenzy Spawns ETF Bid in Test of SEC Boundaries” from Bloomberg
  • “Sign up for The Logoff newsletter” from Vox
  • “Scientists just found 21 trillion gallons of water north of the Calif. border” from SF Gate
  • “Musk undercuts Trump on Stargate AI investment announcement” from CNBC


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