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Marvie Basilan

Ski Mask Dog – The Memecoin A US Congressman Spent Up To $15K On

United States Crypto Michael Collins Republican Party Donald Trump Republican the Republican Party
The Ski Mask Dog memecoin is a community-owned token. (Credit: Ski Mask Dog Website / Screenshot)

KEY POINTS

  • $SKI increased by nearly 70% overnight after news that Rep. Collins snapped up the memecoin
  • Trading volume around the meme token surged above $26.1 million in the past day
  • Collins Jr. said he likes $SKI and another token, $AERO
  • He said it's time to start treating the crypto sector 'with the respect it deserves'

The 2024 U.S. campaign period shone the spotlight on which politicians support cryptocurrency, but as the year ends with alternative coins (altcoins) rising to the challenge of a bull run, Ski Mask Dog (SKI) has taken the crypto space by storm overnight.

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