Tokenomics

Donald Trump’s family is set to launch a Monopoly-inspired crypto game this month, aiming to capitalise on their public profile to attract attention. The game adds to Trump’s expanding digital asset ventures, which include a meme coin, NFT collections, and the DeFi project World Liberty Financial. However, the crypto community remains sceptical, citing vague tokenomics and possible legal challenges. Is Trump’s rapid expansion into Web3 moving too fast?

Mantra CEO John Mullin has denied insider dumping after OM’s collapse and outlined recovery plans, including possible buybacks.

A token by Real World Gaming DAO and MMA star Conor McGregor raised only $392,000 in its 28-hour presale—far short of its $1 million goal. Critics cited a short unlock window and misleading marketing, calling the tokenomics flawed. The flop may reflect waning interest in celebrity crypto. Did McGregor miss the wave?

Crypto.com faces backlash for reissuing 70 billion CRO tokens once declared permanently burned, sparking allegations of manipulation. Analyst ZachXBT claims the exchange misled users and controls most of CRO’s supply, raising trust concerns. Is this profit-driven or truly community-driven, as the CEO insists?

Arkham’s KOL Label tracks influencers' wallets to reveal genuine support or deceptive promotions. With 76% of influencer-backed tokens failing, the tool exposes pump-and-dump schemes, pushing influencers to choose between transparency and scrutiny.

Ronaldinho’s STAR10 token jumped 150% after he renounced ownership and locked tokens to boost security. Despite scam-related challenges, he acted swiftly to protect its legitimacy. However, under scrutiny over tokenomics and cybersecurity, STAR10 has since plunged 55%. Was it destined for success or failure?

Hackers breached the Saudi Law Conference’s X account to promote scam meme coins linked to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, leading to a swift rug pull that wiped out over 90% of the tokens' value.

Berachain users allege a lead developer is secretly selling BERA tokens, contributing to the token's sharp decline. The project’s opaque staking model and private investors holding over 35% of the supply have heightened fears of centralisation.

Solana-based Pump.fun denied rumours of an upcoming token launch. Co-founder Alon Cohen rejected claims of leaked tokenomics as false, despite documents suggesting a planned issuance of 420 million tokens, with 210 million for public sale through Dutch auctions on centralised exchanges.

Parody X account Richard E. Ptardio, gifted meme coins in his likeness, donated a significant portion to charity after his holdings peaked at $1 million, turning a viral moment into a meaningful gesture.