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Kaustubh Bagalkote

Kanye West Launches Solana-Based 'YZY Money'—Token Surges Over 800% Despite Rapper's February Claim That 'Coins Prey On Fans With Hype'

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Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, announced the launch of YZY Money on Wednesday, marking a dramatic reversal from his February stance against celebrity meme coins.

The rapper posted on X: “YEEZY MONEY IS HERE. A NEW ECONOMY, BUILT ON CHAIN.”

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