Are meme coins back? Over 200% Growth in 3 Months for Shiba Inu

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[{"selector":"#anim-8335d0e5-1e73-46ae-9d3a-b2c07a6d4972","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Bitcoin isn't alone in success. Investors are generally positive on crypto. The meme coins Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) have been performing well recently. Are meme coins back in the spotlight, and are they safer bets for your portfolio today?

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