News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Wed, Oct 7, 2026 7:00 PM
Hunter Biden denies laptop token is scam, labels it a troll
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Hunter Biden says the laptop memecoin was a troll, not a scam.
Hunter Biden clarified that the laptop token, a recently launched memecoin, was not a scam but a deliberate troll aimed at political figures.
He described the project as a “max extraction” effort, noting that the intent was to poke fun at “every grift” rather than to defraud investors.
The statement follows a brief explanation of the token’s launch and subsequent fallout, with Biden emphasizing that the coin was never designed to deceive.
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Market impact
While the token was declared not to be a rug pull, the clarification could affect how traders view politically themed meme coins. Market participants may watch for any regulatory response or shifts in investor sentiment around such projects. The incident highlights the risks of high-profile memecoin launches.
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