Mark Cuban Announces Unique Meme Coin for U.S. Treasury
- Mark Cuban plans to launch a meme coin to address the U.S. national debt transparently.
- Cuban’s token will mimic $TRUMP, with 20% circulation and proceeds going to the U.S. Treasury.
- He raises concerns about meme coins harming the credibility of the crypto industry.
Businessman and Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban has made known his intentions to launch a new meme coin with the goal of reducing the U.S. national debt. Cuban announced the news on X, stating that his token will follow the structure of the recently launched $TRUMP token. This will allow 20% of the coin supply for circulation similar to what was in the $TRUMP initiative. However, Cuban’s coin will include a unique twist—all proceeds from the sale will go directly to the U.S. Treasury.
Cuban stated that the wallet address for the U.S. Treasury would be publicly available. This would enable users to track the funds generated from the project. He emphasized the goal of leveraging the popularity of meme coins to address a real-world issue, the mounting national debt. Cuban wrote, “If you want to gamble, gamble. But at least use it to make a dent in the U.S. debt.”
The announcement comes at a time when meme coins are becoming an area of interest, especially, after the success of $TRUMP token. Simultaneously, Cuban also noted that meme coins can have negative effects on the reputation of the digital asset market. He questioned whether such projects, including the $TRUMP token, might harm efforts to create proper regulations for cryptocurrencies. Cuban added that speculative coins like $TRUMP could undermine the ongoing legislative efforts to clarify the status of digital assets, referencing the FIT21 Act.
Cuban’s criticism of $TRUMP extended to its broader implications for the crypto industry. He argued that projects like $TRUMP encourage users to invest without understanding the risks or purpose of the tokens. That could harm the market’s image when US regulators are seeking to clearly differentiate between legal and unlawful forms of the crypto industry.
Related: Bernstein: Trump Token Marks New Era for Crypto Development
The creation of $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens by President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has already sparked controversy. Released shortly before Trump’s inauguration, the tokens have raised ethical concerns. Critics questioned potential conflicts of interest, even though Trump has stated that his children will manage his assets after the inauguration. The companies behind the tokens claim that they are not securities or investments but rather “expressions of support.”
While Cuban criticized $TRUMP, his announcement is an indication that meme coins are quickly gaining prominence in the crypto world. As big players join the market, the discussion about these speculative assets and their place in the financial environment gains momentum.
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