GOP Rep’s $30K Ski Mask Dog Meme Coin Bet Sends Token Price Soaring

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  • U.S. Representative Mike Collins invested up to $30,000 in Ski Mask Dog meme coin
  • SKI token price doubled to $0.24, reaching $200M market cap after disclosure
  • Collins has filed six cryptocurrency transaction reports in 2024
  • Representative also holds positions in Ethereum, Aerodrome, and other digital assets
  • Previous political meme coin involvement led to $15,237 fine for former Rep. Madison Cawthorn

U.S. Representative Mike Collins (R-GA) disclosed purchasing up to $30,000 of the Ski Mask Dog (SKI) meme cryptocurrency, triggering a price surge that doubled the token’s value to $0.24 and pushed its market capitalization beyond $200 million.

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Congressional Crypto Portfolio Expansion

The purchase, identified by financial platform Unusual Whales, represents part of Collins’ broader cryptocurrency investment strategy. In a statement to Decrypt, Collins said: "I liked the coins, so I bought them. Washington and Wall Street have stigmatized emerging technology in the crypto ecosystem for far too long."

Investment Timeline and Holdings

Collins’ cryptocurrency investments in 2024 include:

Ski Mask Dog Token Analysis

Ski Mask Dog, launched in May 2023, operates on the Base Network, a layer-2 scaling solution developed by Coinbase. The project’s website describes it as a "representation of freedom to express ourselves without judgment." According to CoinGecko, the token primarily trades on Aerodrome’s decentralized finance platform.

Regulatory Compliance and Precedent

Under the Ethics in Government Act, House members must file Periodic Transaction Reports for securities transactions exceeding $1,000. The precedent for meme coin investments by politicians includes former Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s involvement with "Let’s Go Brandon" token, which resulted in a $15,237 fine for disclosure violations.

Collins maintains that meme coins deserve equal treatment: "Meme coins should certainly be treated as any other asset, digital or otherwise." His consistent filing of transaction reports aligns with regulatory requirements, marking a contrast to previous congressional cryptocurrency controversies.

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