Donald Trump, meme and cryptocurrency

Crypto fans hoped Trump would make them legit. Then came the meme coins.
The launch of $TRUMP and $MELANIA crypto coins has disappointed some in the crypto industry, who fear they amplify the sector’s sillier and scammier side.
Trump meme coins get mixed response from the crypto industry
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump both launched meme coins on Monday, but experts say they may not be reliable investments.
Donald Trump's meme token has made him a crypto billionaire
Donald Trump's new meme token will make him the first US President to become a crypto billionaire, with his current holdings now over $58 billion, according to Axios.
Trump’s $7 billion meme coin hasn’t made him richer, Forbes and Bloomberg say
While Donald Trump’s newly launched meme coin has garnered extensive interests, especially from retail traders, it has yet to contribute to the president’s net worth.
'A mockery': Trump's new meme-coin sparks anger in crypto world
US President Donald Trump has been criticised for launching a meme-coin while saying he "doesn't know much" about the cryptocurrency. The digital coin called TRUMP appeared on his social media accounts ahead of his inauguration on Monday and quickly became one of the most valuable crypto coins.
Everyone’s Talking About Trump’s Meme Coin. That’s Bad News for Crypto.
Cryptocurrency fans may have gotten more than they bargained for when the president and his wife launched a pair of tokens last week.
Donald Trump’s Memecoin Brought Hype, Not Cash to the Crypto Industry
Trump’s memecoin launch created billions in new wealth but didn’t generate substantial capital inflows into the crypto market. The token attracted 400,000 new crypto users,
Meme Coins Started as a Joke. Trump Thinks They’re the Entire Point of Crypto
Crypto leaders are aghast that President Trump is launching meme coins as he enters office, undermining their industry with cheap gimmicks.
Crypto, TikTok, tariffs: How Trump’s whirlwind first week hit your wallet and your phone
President Donald Trump issued a barrage of executive orders that were aimed squarely at markets and your money — but what ...
Trump’s Crypto Venture Divides the Industry He Aims to Support
The president’s promotion of a speculative digital coin left some crypto investors feeling blindsided, while others saw it as ...
Crypto industry gets quick return on Trump investment after pouring millions into campaign
Trump’s first week in office included executive orders, rule changes and pardons that pleased the crypto industry.
Trump signs crypto-friendly executive order, opens door for national digital asset stockpile
President Donald Trump took another step toward his promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet” on Thursday, ...
Crypto markets steady after Trump's first policy move
By Tom Westbrook and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/SINGAPORE/PARIS (Reuters) -Crypto markets crept up on Friday, still holding ...
Trump, America’s First ‘Crypto President,’ Sets U.S. on Path to Bitcoin Reserve
During 2024’s presidential election, the crypto industry gave generously to Donald Trump, lobbying hard for him to win. Now ...
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State of Crypto: Trump's Second First Week
The House Financial Services Committee has already scheduled two hearings on crypto next month. The first, on Feb. 6, 2025, ...
Trump orders crypto task force to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile
On the campaign trail, Trump courted crypto cash by pledging to be a "crypto president" and promote the adoption of digital ...
Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the creation of a cryptocurrency working group tasked with proposing new ...
Trump week one: Bank of America diss; AI, crypto boost; and stock records
Trump hit the ground running in the first few days of his term, lighting up the energy, crypto and artificial intelligence ...