US-based crypto exchange Coinbase’s “hate symbol” post about the popular meme coin Pepe (PEPE) was met with reaction from the community.
by Coinbase 10 May In a newsletter shared Wednesday Pepe about reactionary statements were included. PEPE, which was discussed in the bulletin that included the meme coin rises in the past weeks, symbol of hatred of far-right groups described as. Coinbase’s stance drew a great reaction from the PEPE community.
Token first appeared on the internet as a comic book character about 20 years ago. Pepe the Frog based on drawings. According to the Anti-Defamation League, this symbol was chosen and used as a symbol of hatred by far-right groups over time.
In this statement made by Borsa İstanbul, there are people who fight against racism against many ethnic origins. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of civil society organization 2016 a dated decision was made. In those days, the frog cartoon named Pepe in databases of racist groups adopted and adopted by these groups. symbol of hate was stated.
The PEPE community, which took action after the share made by the exchange, made Coinbase a to post an apology while squeezing users on the stock market their accounts deletions about a protest he called. While this call was supported by many Twitter phenomena, #deletecoinbase hashtag became the agenda.