Access Restricted for EU Residents
You are attempting to access a website operated by an entity not regulated in the EU. Products and services on this website do not comply with EU laws or ESMA investor-protection standards.
As an EU resident, you cannot proceed to the offshore website.
Please continue on the EU-regulated website to ensure full regulatory protection.
Wednesday Nov 26 2025 22:10
2 min
UFC star Conor McGregor has ignited a controversy by criticizing his former rival Khabib Nurmagomedov for his non-fungible token (NFT) drop on Telegram. The NFT collection featured digital representations of "papakhas," traditional hats worn in Nurmagomedov's native Dagestan.
In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), McGregor wrote, "There is just no way good guy Khabib used his late father’s name, as well as Dagestan’s culture, to scam his fans and fire sell a bunch of digital NFTs online."
Onchain sleuth ZachXBT swiftly responded to McGregor, pointing out McGregor's own failed attempt to launch a celebrity memecoin called REAL in April. ZachXBT sarcastically retorted, "There is just no way good guy McGregor used his reputation, as well as Irish culture, to scam his fans and fire sell a bunch of digital tokens online and then delete all of the posts after they were sold, leaving his fans robbed of their money?"
McGregor's REAL token was offered to prospective buyers in a sealed-bid auction to prevent algorithmic trading bots from manipulating prices upon launch. It featured staking rewards for holders, but only managed to raise 39% of its target launch goal. According to McGregor, the funds raised were refunded to participants following the unsuccessful launch. The token's failure has been attributed to multiple factors, including a general downturn in the crypto market and a prevailing memecoin bear market.
Memecoins were a dominant narrative and top-performing sector in the cryptocurrency market during 2024. However, the exponential growth experienced by memecoins came to an abrupt halt in 2025.
The decline in memecoins followed several high-profile launches that plummeted in value almost immediately after launch or were flagged as fraudulent schemes, including projects endorsed by figures such as former U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentinian President Javier Milei.
The total market capitalization of memecoins dropped to $39.4 billion on Friday, reaching a record low for 2025 and shedding as much as $5 billion in a single day, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
Risk Warning: This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment research, or a recommendation to trade. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Markets.com. When considering shares, indices, forex (foreign exchange), and commodities for trading and price predictions, remember that trading CFDs involves a significant degree of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leveraged products can result in capital loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Before trading, ensure you fully understand the risks involved and consider your investment objectives and level of experience. Cryptocurrency CFD trading restrictions may apply depending on jurisdiction.
Latest
View all
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
10 min
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
5 min
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
7 min
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Indices
Spot Gold Rebounds Above $4,000 as US Manufacturing Slows and Fed Shifts Messaging
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Indices
Crude Oil Prices Extend Post-War Slump as Supply Risks Fade and Hormuz Traffic Rebounds
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Indices
Bitcoin Price Outlook: Could BTC Fall Toward $53,000 After Losing $60,000 Support?
EN
