Trump faces crypto world backlash after launch of meme coin
President-elect Donald Trump has launched a new cryptocurrency token that is soaring in value – and potentially boosting his net worth – just before his inauguration.

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4 developments- Jan 18, 2025Trump Launches Meme Coin $TRUMP and Valuation Jumps Billions Overnight, Raising Ethical Concerns
- Jan 19, 2025Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency meme coin after President-elect Trump launches his own
- Jan 20, 2025Trump promotes new meme coin before taking office on pro-crypto agenda - The Daily Reporter
- Jan 21, 2025Trump’s embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry
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9 viewpointsTrump Dodges Question About Raking in Billions From Meme Coin While President
Trump's new meme coin is part of his 'whole enchilada' and will hurt crypto's progress, says Anthony Scaramucci
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13 viewpointsTrump meme coin gives greenlight for crypto industry to return to days of new tokens and NFT bubble
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7 viewpointsTrump’s embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry
Trump’s meme coin starts to recover after SEC unveils ‘crypto task force’
Crypto Industry Reacts To Trump Meme Coins, New Bitcoin High
Trump meme coin surges to nearly $11B in value as president-elect prepares to take oath of office
Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency ahead of Inauguration
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3 articlesExperts alarmed by Trumps’ crypto meme coins: ‘America voted for corruption’
Donald Trump meme coin price tanks after wife Melania also launches token
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