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Hunter Biden launches LAPTOP meme coin Sept 9

Published 7 September 2026

Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, is set to launch a meme cryptocurrency named LAPTOP on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The token, which will operate on Coinbase's Base network, draws its name and branding from the controversy surrounding a laptop associated with Biden, a political flashpoint during the 2020 presidential election. The launch positions the LAPTOP coin in direct contrast to cryptocurrency ventures linked to former President Donald Trump, particularly the TRUMP meme coin. A significant portion of LAPTOP's supply is earmarked for airdrops, including distributions to wallets that incurred losses trading the TRUMP token. This strategy aims to attract holders of a rival political meme coin and leverage their trading experiences. The LAPTOP token will have a total supply of 1 billion. According to project details, 30% of the supply is allocated to the founding team, including Biden, with tokens subject to a six-month lockup period followed by a gradual vesting schedule.

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