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    Fact Check: Is Cristiano Ronaldo Launching His Meme Coin “CR7” on Binance?

    Rumors about football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo launching his own memecoin called “CR7” have flooded social media and crypto forums in recent days. This story has caught the attention of Ronaldo fans, crypto traders, and celebrity token speculators worldwide. 

    Where Did This Claim Come From?

    The claim that Ronaldo is directly launching a CR7 memecoin started with a flurry of social media posts, and some popular accounts on X featuring eye-catching announcements claiming “Breaking: Cristiano Ronaldo launching his own memecoin $CR7,” with Binance. 

    But how much truth is there behind the claims of an official CR7 cryptocurrency being launched by the famous athlete?

    Fact Check: What’s Actually Going On?

    1. No Official Ronaldo-Created Cryptocurrency Yet

    There is no verified evidence that Cristiano Ronaldo himself, or his official management, has announced or created a cryptocurrency memecoin called “CR7”. Existing CR7, “CR7Token,” and “CR7Meme” projects that appear on DEX trackers and fan sites are not officially endorsed or promoted by Ronaldo.

    2. Binance Collaboration Is About NFTs, Not a Crypto Launch

    Ronaldo has partnered with Binance to launch multiple NFT collections called “Forever To The Moon” and similar, but these are limited digital collectibles, not user-tradable cryptocurrencies or memecoins.

    3. Widespread Hype and Imitation

    Some projects have ridden the wave of Ronaldo’s popularity by launching “CR7” tokens on chains like Solana and BNB Smart Chain, but these are community-led, speculative efforts, not official releases. Celebrity token rumors spread rapidly, leading many to mistake community “meme tokens” created by outsiders for celebrity-backed launches.

    Summary Table: Coinpedia’s Fact Check

    Claim Made by TheoryCoinpedia’s Counter-Evidence
    Ronaldo is launching an official CR7 memecoin❌ No—no verified or official announcement from Ronaldo or his team
    Binance is launching a Ronaldo coin❌ No—Binance’s collaboration is for NFTs/collectibles, not an official memecoin
    CR7 tokens are on exchanges and listing platforms✅ Yes—but these are fan-made/community efforts, not officially affiliated with Ronaldo

    Conclusion

    ClaimCristiano Ronaldo’s memecoin, CR7, is launching soon.
    Verdict❌ False
    Fact-Check by CoinpediaAs per Coinpedia’s research and review of official sources, there is no reliable evidence that Tom Lee ever made this statement. Ronaldo-endorsed CR7 memecoin or crypto token is soon to be launched.

    The only confirmed crypto activity involving Ronaldo is his partnership with Binance to launch special digital collectibles and NFT drops, not a tradeable memecoin.
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