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When Trump met crypto

Jun 27, 2025 · 31m
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  • Trump transformed from 2019 Bitcoin critic to major crypto entrepreneur, owning memecoins, stablecoins, and mining operations
  • Trump's media group announced raising $2.5 billion to buy Bitcoin while White House advisors and appointees participated in industry conferences
  • Raises questions about conflicts of interest when a sitting president becomes a crypto entrepreneur while also regulating the industry

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