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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Josh Marcus

Value of Luigi Mangione ‘meme coins’ soar as he faces murder charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are spending millions of dollars trading “meme coins” themed around Luigi Mangione’s alleged fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week.

Many of the coins listed on crypto sites like pump.fun sport supportive names including “Free Luigi Mangione” and “Justice for Luigi Mangione.”

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