Charles Hoskinson’s Pig Refusal Sparks Viral Memecoin Frenzy

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson turned down a $3 million offer to sell his pet pig, Nike, sparking an unlikely memecoin creation and a wave of online interest. The incident highlighted the influence of social media on cryptocurrency markets, with the NIKE memecoin rapidly amassing a market capitalization of nearly $1 million within hours. Hoskinson’s decision underscores how seemingly mundane personal anecdotes can drive rapid price movements in the volatile world of cryptocurrencies.