Hunter Biden Launches $LAPTOP Memecoin on Base Blockchain
Hunter Biden, son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, has entered the cryptocurrency market, reviving the laptop controversy that dominated U.S. political discourse ahead of the 2020 presidential election. On September 9, 2026, Biden launched a memecoin named $LAPTOP on the Base blockchain.
Token Price Surges Then Crashes Within Minutes
The token experienced an extremely rapid price surge in its first few minutes, briefly exceeding $200. However, the rally proved short-lived, and the price crashed severely soon after.
X Account Suspended Amid Controversy
Following the price collapse, the project’s X account was suspended. The platform has not publicly provided a clear reason for the suspension.
Hunter Biden Appeals Directly to Elon Musk
Addressing the suspension five days after the launch, Hunter Biden made a direct appeal to Elon Musk via X. In his post, Biden referenced warnings from Musk and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei regarding the potential threat artificial intelligence could pose to humanity by 2030. Biden jokingly asked if his $LAPTOP account could be reinstated, stating, “Is there any chance we can lift the ban on the laptop token?”
The request, which tagged Musk directly, sparked debate on social media regarding whether Musk would support the $LAPTOKEN project. However, there is currently no verified evidence that Musk has supported, purchased, or taken any action to influence the token’s price. Additionally, there is no confirmed information indicating that Musk has responded to Biden’s request. At this stage, the connection between Musk and $LAPTOP appears limited to Biden’s public appeal to restore the suspended account.
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