The tweet was deleted by the author.
But we saved everything 🙂.
Ben Shapiro seeks probe into Kirk murder as crypto traders cash in on tragedy
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro issued a forceful appeal for a full investigation into the shooting while pledging to keep Kirk’s legacy alive.
“We will never stop debating and discussing. We will never stop standing up for what America is and what she should be. And we will never let Charlie’s voice die,” Shapiro said in a statement, emphasizing that Kirk’s advocacy for conservative causes must not be silenced by violence.
Shapiro’s remarks highlighted both grief and defiance, underscoring his view that Kirk’s death represents more than just a personal tragedy—it is an assault on the broader principles of free speech and political engagement. He has called for federal authorities to take up the case, demanding transparency and accountability in the investigation.
Crypto speculation sparks outrage
Even as tributes poured in, a separate controversy unfolded in the digital asset markets. Within hours of Kirk’s death, crypto traders launched at least four meme coins tied to his name and likeness on Solana’s Pump.fun platform. The largest coin surged to a $36 million market capitalization, while token deployers pocketed more than $563,000 in creator royalties in less than 24 hours.
According to DEX Screener, the top five traders of these tokens collectively profited by over $1.6 million.
The trading frenzy has been criticized as opportunistic and deeply unethical. Critics within the crypto community called the profiteering “sickening,” arguing that using violent events as fodder for speculation crosses a moral line. “Death isn’t funny. Memes should be funny—or a joke, something you can get over. Not death and crime,” said one pseudonymous trader.
A split within the crypto community
Still, others in the meme coin sector were less surprised, noting a long history of tokens exploiting controversial or tragic events.
Pump.fun itself stated that the tokens did not breach its guidelines, which prohibit certain uses but do not extend to violent or death-related themes. The platform even benefited from the heightened activity: its decentralized exchange PumpSwap processed $533 million in daily volume, the highest in three months.
The episode has reignited debate about the ethical boundaries of decentralized finance. While Shapiro demands answers from law enforcement, the crypto world faces tough questions about whether self-regulation is enough to prevent trading activity tied to violence and tragedy—or if stronger intervention may be required.
As we wrote Ben Shapiro launches new book on American resilience.
This material may contain third-party opinions, none of the data and information on this webpage constitutes investment advice according to our Disclaimer. While we adhere to strict Editorial Integrity, this post may contain references to products from our partners.
Subscribe to TU news
Did you like the article?
Latest Ben Shapiro News
Weekly Top Bonuses
Top News
Top 5 companies for you
United States
-
Afghanistan
-
Albania
-
Algeria
-
Angola
-
Argentina
-
Armenia
-
Australia
-
Austria
-
Azerbaijan
-
Bahamas
-
Bahrain
-
Bangladesh
-
Belarus
-
Belgium
-
Bolivia
-
Botswana
-
Brazil
-
Brunei
-
Bulgaria
-
Cambodia
-
Cameroon
-
Canada
-
Chile
-
China
-
Colombia
-
Congo
-
Costa Rica
-
Cote d'Ivoire
-
Croatia
-
Cuba
-
Cyprus
-
Czechia
-
DR Congo
-
Denmark
-
Dominican Republic
-
Ecuador
-
Egypt
-
El Salvador
-
Estonia
-
Eswatini
-
Ethiopia
-
Finland
-
France
-
Georgia
-
Germany
-
Ghana
-
Greece
-
Haiti
-
Hong Kong
-
Hungary
-
India
-
Indonesia
-
Iran, Islamic republic
-
Iraq
-
Ireland
-
Israel
-
Italy
-
Jamaica
-
Japan
-
Jordan
-
Kazakhstan
-
Kenya
-
Korea
-
Kuwait
-
Kyrgyzstan
-
Laos
-
Latvia
-
Lebanon
-
Lesotho
-
Libya
-
Lithuania
-
Luxembourg
-
Madagascar
-
Malaysia
-
Malta
-
Mauritius
-
Mexico
-
Moldova
-
Mongolia
-
Montenegro
-
Morocco
-
Mozambique
-
Myanmar
-
Namibia
-
Nepal
-
Netherlands
-
New Zealand
-
Nigeria
-
North Macedonia
-
Norway
-
Oman
-
Pakistan
-
Palestine
-
Panama
-
Papua New Guinea
-
Paraguay
-
Peru
-
Philippines
-
Poland
-
Portugal
-
Puerto Rico
-
Qatar
-
Reunion
-
Romania
-
Rwanda
-
Saudi Arabia
-
Serbia
-
Singapore
-
Slovakia
-
Slovenia
-
Somalia
-
South Africa
-
Spain
-
Sri Lanka
-
Sweden
-
Switzerland
-
Syria
-
Taiwan
-
Tajikistan
-
Tanzania
-
Thailand
-
Trinidad and Tobago
-
Tunisia
-
Turkey
-
UAE
-
Uganda
-
Ukraine
-
United Kingdom
-
United States
-
Uruguay
-
Uzbekistan
-
Venezuela
-
Vietnam
-
Yemen
-
Zambia
-
Zimbabwe
- Forex
- Crypto
Live News
