Kanye West, aka Ye, has sent the crypto world into a frenzy with his latest announcement—he’s launching his own cryptocurrency, YZY Token. This comes just days after he dismissed memecoins as “useless” in a now-deleted tweet. So, is Ye really diving into decentralized finance, or is this just another chaotic chapter in his ever-controversial career?
YZY Token: Ye’s Financial Revolution or Just Another Hype Coin?
Ye claims the YZY Token will serve as an alternative payment system for his brand, free from traditional financial restrictions. His official website, yeezy.com, will reportedly host the currency, allowing him to bypass platforms that cut ties with him after past controversies.
Reports indicate Ye initially aimed to own 80% of YZY Coin but later settled for 70%, leaving:
• 10% for market liquidity
• 20% for investors
The rapper-turned-entrepreneur hasn’t confirmed an official launch date, but he’s teased that the memecoin could be available as soon as next week—despite calling digital assets “fake” just days ago.
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