Trump's Memecoin Launch Drives Google Search Interest for "Crypto" to Highest Level Since 2021

01/27 12:04

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The release of United States President Donald Trump's official memecoin project, as well as First Lady Melania Trump's self-titled memecoin, caused a surge in search interest for the term "crypto" on Google. This surge was the highest since November 2021, when Bitcoin reached an all-time high. The release of the Trump memecoin also led to a surge in interest in crypto-related apps, with crypto-focused applications dominating the finance category of Apple's App Store in the US. However, the memecoin launch also comes with its own risks, as some believe it could potentially pose a risk to national security and community members have reported losses.

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