# Pump.fun X Handle Suspended in Memecoin Account Purge

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Jun 17, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/pump-fun-x-handle-suspended-in-memecoin-account-purge*

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X banned Pump.fun and other accounts tied to memecoins, fueling speculation over regulatory involvement and anti-scam enforcement.

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Platform Suspensions**: X suspended the accounts of memecoin launchpad Pump.fun and its founder Alon, alongside other crypto-linked profiles.
- **Speculation Abounds**: The abrupt bans triggered concerns about regulatory involvement and allegations of pump-and-dump schemes tied to the platforms.
- **Wider Crackdown**: Other suspended accounts include GMGN, Bloom Trading, and BullX, suggesting a broader memecoin-focused enforcement action.
- **Platform Operational**: Despite the bans on X, Pump.fun’s platform continues to operate as usual.