Fake Grimacecoin Jumps 285,000% After McDonald’s’ Tesla Joke
A token created after a McDonald’s joke tweet surged as much as much 285,641% in a few hours as opportunistic actors jumped at the chance to make cash in a tepid crypto market.“Only if Tesla accepts grimacecoin,” said McDonald’s on Wednesday morning, referencing its purple mascot fashioned after a tastebud. That tweet was in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s tweet on Tuesday, “I will eat a happy meal on TV if Mcdonald’s accepts Dogecoin.”only if @tesla accepts grimacecoin https://t.co/CQrmAFelHR pic.twitter.com/to9HmYJhej— McDonald's (@McDonalds) January 25, 2022While McDonald’s hasn’t pivoted to a crypto token company yet, Wednesday’s tweet spurred the creation…