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Extremist streamer Sneako declared New York City an 'Islamic Republic' during a live broadcast following Egypt's World Cup victory, chanting 'Mamdani’s New York' and vowing Islam's dominance. The incident sparked widespread backlash, with figures like Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones condemning the streamer, while X owner Elon Musk briefly agreed to deport him.

A streamer named 'thebuilder' was banned from Kick for toxic behavior but launched a memecoin on a blockchain platform, earning more than his previous career. This trend highlights challenges in regulating memecoins, as creators exploit permissionless blockchains to sustain provocative content while attracting investor funding. Regulators face difficulty controlling these dynamics due to the financial alignment between creators and token holders.