The meme coin Franklin has seen over 9,300 transactions in the past hour, with its market capitalization rebounding to $13 million.

On December 8, according to GMGN market data, the meme token Franklin saw 9,310 transactions in the past hour, making it the most actively traded meme coin across the network. In addition, its market cap has rebounded above $13 million, currently reported at $13.17 million, with a 24-hour trading volume of $19.8 million. The Franklin token features the turtle protagonist Franklin from the classic children’s cartoon “Franklin and Friends” as its logo. A political satire meme posted by Pete Hegseth, former Secretary of War under the Trump administration, quickly went viral on X. He spoofed the classic children’s book “Franklin the Turtle” as “Franklin Fights the Cartel,” depicting the little turtle fully armed and firing at drug cartel boats from a helicopter, with the caption “Best Christmas Gift.” As a veteran and staunch hardliner, Hegseth used this meme to signal support for using force against drug cartels, aligning with his longstanding narrative on border security. The post instantly went viral on social media, while opponents in the comments section criticized it as “offensive” and “warmongering,” reflecting the persistent partisan divide in the US over foreign and border issues. BlockBeats reminds users that most meme coins lack real use cases and are highly volatile; invest with caution.