Why meme Is Trending Today?

Explore key developments that caused meme to trend — updated as the story unfolds.

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October 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author known for his apocalyptic literary style, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy praised his "convincing and visionary" work, which often explores themes of terror and the apocalypse. Krasznahorkai, who was previously Béla Tarr's right-hand man, has written several notable works, including 'Sátántangó', which is known for its single-paragraph chapters. The author, who once stated that he did not want to be a writer but also did not want to be "nobody", has had his works translated into multiple languages and has been celebrated by various literary communities.
October 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
FORM, a rival of Pump.Fun, is expected to surge by 40% following Changpeng Zhao's, also known as CZ, declaration of the 'BNB meme szn'. The cryptocurrency community is skeptical about the sustainability of the recent 2000% price increase in BNB meme coins, despite CZ's optimism about the 'Meme Coin SZN'. Meanwhile, 'BNB meme szn' has been profitable for traders, raising questions about the longevity of the rally.
July 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Kohl's stock surges due to Reddit-driven meme stock frenzy, up over 37% in a single day, challenging short sellers.
July 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) stock surged over 100% in a matter of days, driven by social media-fueled investor enthusiasm, becoming the latest "meme stock" following the trend set by GameStop and AMC Entertainment. The retail giant's stock price volatility led to trading halts and caught the attention of financial analysts and media outlets alike, with some likening the phenomenon to a "mini-bubble." Jim Cramer advised short sellers to "cover and move on," while investors and analysts debated how to play the stock.