Memecoins leveraging the name and image of Jesús de Miguel have faced severe backlash from the crypto community following the tragic death of the CD Tenerife striker on Nov. 3. The 30-year-old athlete passed away after an on-field collision the night before, confirmed by the football club.
Crypto traders criticized the insensitive use of De Miguel’s likeness in memecoins, calling for more respect and ethical considerations in the blockchain space.