John McAfee's widow launches AIntivirus memecoin amid scam concerns
Janice McAfee, widow of the late John McAfee, has recently launched a memecoin named AIntivirus (CRYPTO:AINT), stirring mixed reactions within the cryptocurrency community.
The announcement was made on January 23 via her late husband's X account, which has remained active since his passing.
“You didn’t think I’d miss this cycle, did you?” Janice stated in her post, referencing the current surge in memecoins.
While initial responses were enthusiastic, scrutiny quickly followed regarding the token's distribution.
Analysis revealed that 90% of AIntivirus's total supply of 100 million tokens had been allocated to numerous wallets before the official launch.
This raised suspicions about the project's transparency and potential insider trading.
“John being resurrected as a dubious AI crypto scam is the most John McAfee thing possible,” commented Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano (CRYPTO:ADA), expressed scepticism.
The project's website claims to honor McAfee's legacy by combating digital surveillance and corporate greed through an AI-driven initiative.
Despite the concerns, AIntivirus reportedly saw a significant price increase of over 2,260% shortly after its launch.
In parallel, Vine (CRYPTO:VINE) co-founder Rus Yusupov also launched a memecoin called Vinecoin on the same day, which experienced a staggering rise of 181,000% within 24 hours.
Amid this frenzy, former President Donald Trump's recent memecoin launch has drawn attention to the growing trend of celebrity-driven cryptocurrencies.
However, legal experts warn that these memecoins could face scrutiny and potential lawsuits due to their speculative nature.
As Janice McAfee continues to promote AIntivirus, the cryptocurrency community remains divided on its legitimacy and potential risks.
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