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Trump's crypto interests (Two Indicators)

Jun 4, 2025 · 18m
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  • Trump and his business partners launched the $TRUMP memecoin before his second administration, which quickly generated hundreds of millions of dollars with significant earning potential remaining
  • The episode examines the legality of Trump profiting from the cryptocurrency scheme and raises questions about conflicts of interest
  • Also covers stablecoins: how they function, generate revenue, and who benefits from them in Trump's pro-crypto regulatory environment

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