Dogecoin mascot Kabosu’s died: the meme that broke finance

Kabosu — the Shiba Inu who rose to global fame as the face of the “Doge” meme and inspired the creation of the popular memecoin known as Dogecoin (DOGE) — passed away peacefully on May 24 at the age of 17.

Atsuko Sato, Kabosu’s owner, shared the heartbreaking news on her official blog, expressing her gratitude for the outpouring of love and support for Kabosu over the years. Sato announced that a farewell party for “Kabo-chan” will be held at Flower Kaori in Kotsu no Mori, Narita City, on May 26.