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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

What is Sanae token? Japan’s prime minister denies involvement in cryptocurrency that shares her name

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi has warned the public that she has no connection to a meme cryptocurrency named “Sanae token” and cautioned her supporters not to be misled by the name.

“While there appear to be various misunderstandings – perhaps because of the name – I have absolutely no knowledge of this token, nor has my office been informed about what it is,” Ms Takaichi wrote on X.

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