Pump.fun and Other Memecoin Accounts Suspended From X in Apparent Crackdown

X suspended Pump.fun’s official account and co-founder Alon Cohen’s handle on June 16, alongside other memecoin-related platforms, without providing a reason. The bans have spurred speculation around API abuse, pump-and-dump mechanics or possible early-stage SEC scrutiny, even as Pump.fun’s website continues to operate.

June 17, 2025