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Cat Meme Coin Claws its Way to Top 10, But Ethical Concerns Cloud Rise

MEW, a meme coin built on the Solana blockchain with a feline theme, has seen a staggering 85% surge in just a week. This kitty currency is rapidly climbing the ranks, currently sitting at #10 in market cap for meme coins with a cool $692 million valuation.

However, whispers of shadiness threaten to derail MEW’s meteoric rise. Accusations of undisclosed promotions by key influencers have cast a shadow of doubt on the coin’s legitimacy.

MEW: Challenging the Canine Kings

MEW’s developers are boldly proclaiming a “global cat season,” a period where they believe cat-themed meme coins will dominate the market. This, combined with strategic partnerships, has fueled MEW’s impressive growth. Trading volume has surpassed $250 million, with the coin itself valued at $0.007781 and experiencing a daily increase of 5.7%.

But Are They Playing Fair?

Critics point to a lack of transparency surrounding promotions, raising ethical concerns. The allegation is that MEW’s growth might be inflated by undisclosed payments to influencers, potentially misleading investors.

A Collaboration Conundrum

While partnerships like the one with Web3 gaming project Pixelverse have boosted MEW’s visibility, accusations of undisclosed influencer endorsements threaten to undermine this progress.

Explosive Growth, Explosive Allegations

On July 22nd, MEW’s trading volume skyrocketed to a staggering $2.07 billion, propelling it to sixth place in overall cryptocurrency trading volume. This surge reflects significant speculative interest, but it’s overshadowed by allegations of unethical practices.

A Twitter account known as “cex offender” has sparked controversy by claiming that insiders offered influencers large sums of money to promote MEW without disclosing the paid nature of their endorsements.

The Future of MEW

Only time will tell if MEW has nine lives or just one. While the coin enjoys a surge in popularity, the cloud of undisclosed promotions hangs heavy. Investors are advised to proceed with caution and conduct thorough research before investing in the MEW frenzy.

July 2024, Cryptoniteuae

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Vaibhavv Ali
Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

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