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CZ’s Dog ‘Broccoli’ Sparks Meme Coin Frenzy—But He’s Not In

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It’s official—CZ’s dog Broccoli has gone viral. After the former Binance CEO shared photos of his pup, the crypto community rushed to mint dozens of Broccoli-inspired meme coins.

No, CZ’s dog is not a meme coin signal. The Binance founder clarified that his puppy, gifted 18 months ago, was given a “B” name purely as a tribute to blockchain culture. After sharing the pet’s name and photos to satisfy community curiosity, he shut down speculation about launching a meme coin but encouraged others to build their own.

The reaction was swift—within hours, meme coins inspired by Broccoli flooded the market. Crypto analyst Byzantine General observed that the market naturally incentivizes the creation of more such coins, likening the process to a high-risk bet, though acknowledging that some may find lasting value.

CZ addressed the trend directly, noting that if a meme coin built on BNB Chain has a strong community and an engaging backstory, he might personally invest in it. He also suggested that the BNB Foundation could potentially offer liquidity or grant funding to support developers.

Now there are thousands of Tokens named Broccoli which one do we choose?

user Ghazi quipped in CZ’s comment section.

This situation is a testament to how quickly the crypto space can transform everyday occurrences into investment trends. However, financial analysts warn that despite their entertainment value, meme coins remain some of the most volatile and risky assets—or worse, cleverly disguised scams.

Read on:CZ Addresses TST Listing: ‘Memes Are Fun,’ He Says

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