Is bundling memecoins illegal?
Bundling is a way of sending transactions, and we found no rule that bans it as such. The legal risk comes from how it is used, above all if it misleads buyers about demand or who owns a coin. This is not legal advice.
Where does the risk come from?
The risk comes from misleading people. Market-abuse rules target false or misleading signals about supply, demand or price. Buying your own coin through many wallets can raise that question. Wash trading, which is trading with yourself to fake volume, is the clearest case. Your country and your conduct decide the answer.
Has anyone been charged?
Yes. In October 2024, US prosecutors and the SEC charged Gotbit and other firms over crypto wash trading, after an FBI token sting. Gotbit’s founder later pleaded guilty. In 2026, US prosecutors charged 10 people tied to crypto firms over wash trading and pump-and-dump schemes.
What does the EU say?
The EU’s MiCA rules ban market manipulation in crypto-assets, and Article 91 covers attempts as well as completed acts. How far MiCA reaches in this market is still argued, so get local advice.
What should you do?
Speak to a lawyer in your country before you launch with real money or a real audience. Unison is a software tool. It does not give legal advice, and you are responsible for how you use it.
Questions
Is pump.fun legal?
It depends on where you are. Check your local rules before you use it.
Is bundling the same as wash trading?
No. Bundling is buying at launch. Wash trading is trading with yourself to fake volume.
Can you get in trouble for launching a memecoin?
Yes. Fraud, market manipulation and securities rules can all apply, depending on where you are and what you do.
Does Unison check whether my launch is legal?
No. That is your responsibility.