- Hunter Biden is launching a memecoin called $LAPTOP on Sept. 9 — a tongue-in-cheek nod to his long-running "laptop" controversy.
- The token will trade on Coinbase’s Base with a 1 billion supply; founders (including Biden) hold 30% locked for six months and 20% will be distributed via giveaways to select groups.
- The rollout drew quick backlash and comparisons to prior political memecoins that plunged, with critics warning of “rug pull” risk and some platforms pulling promotional posts.
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