But meme coins are suddenly more serious. Spurred on by Donald Trump's new embrace of cryptocurrency, meme coins are attracting more fans and fresh scrutiny. Days before he took office for a second term,

Meme coins keep ripping off investors. Are celebrities in on the scam?

Now that there's both Official Trump (with the ticker TRUMP) and Official Melania Meme (with the ticker MELANIA) meme coins, both of which were launched recently on the Solana blockchain, people might be wondering which of the pair is the better bet.

Trump’s meme coin, $TRUMP, and Melania Trump’s coin, $MELANIA, plunged as the news agitated markets worldwide, according to Axios. $TRUMP — unveiled days before his inauguration — saw its value drop by 18% just over the last day. It's now down to $17.50 per token, compared to a peak of $72.62 the day before his swearing-in.

Meme coins have revolutionized cryptocurrency, transforming viral internet humor into lucrative financial ventures. These quirky tokens thrive on community engagement and innovative features, making them one of the most dynamic corners of the crypto market.