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Burwick Law Firm Prepares Lawsuit Against Pump.fun

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

New York-based law firm Burwick announced its intention to sue the meme coin platform Pump.fun due to investor losses.

Allegations Against Pump.fun

The Burwick law firm claims that the Pump.fun platform generated 'hundreds of millions' through fees while facilitating illegal activities including racism and drug use. The platform's creator remains anonymous despite the importance of transparency, according to the firm.

Counterarguments

On-chain sleuth ZachXBT replied that those investing in low-cap meme coins are not victims. Max Burwick, the firm's founder, compared meme coins to regulated gambling, highlighting their differences.

Reaction and Impact

Pump.fun has been popular among developers seeking to profit from meme coin hype. Last month, the platform collected $80.3 million, down from November's $93.8 million, according to DefiLlama data.

The situation around Pump.fun highlights the risks of investing in meme coins, raising questions about the responsibilities of platforms and investors in the crypto space.

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