Tag: politics

Trump's Crypto Ties Under Fire: Will New Bill Curb Presidential Coin?

Trump's Crypto Ties Under Fire: Will New Bill Curb Presidential Coin?

The intersection of cryptocurrency and politics has become much more complicated. Former President Donald Trump has garnered significant attention for his recent foray into the digital asset space. This article explores the potential impact of the COIN Act on future presidential involvement in cryptocurrency, examining the ethical and legal implications...

Schiff Aims to Curb Trump's Crypto Ties with COIN Act

Schiff Aims to Curb Trump's Crypto Ties with COIN Act

To stop this practice, Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) has introduced the Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act. The proposed legislation comes amid growing concerns over former US President Donald Trump’s ties to the cryptocurrency industry. Schiff, joined by nine other Democratic lawmakers, aims to prevent the "financial exploitation of...

Trump's Crypto Ties Expose a Crisis of Trust – Here's How to Fix It

Trump's Crypto Ties Expose a Crisis of Trust – Here's How to Fix It

The blatant conflict of interest is staggering. Underneath a presidency rife with conspiracy and insurrection, Donald Trump built a financial empire based on cryptocurrency. This fortune directly resulted from his connections to World Liberty Financial (WLF). This is not an anti-crypto hit-piece, nor is it anti-Trump. It's about the loss...

Trump's Crypto Millions Expose the Hypocrisy of Populist Politics

Trump's Crypto Millions Expose the Hypocrisy of Populist Politics

The facts may be stubborn, but at least they’re hard to not bleed hypocrisy. Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures paint a picture that clashes violently with the image he carefully cultivated – that of a champion for the forgotten man and woman. Millions from crypto, NFTs, and branded merchandise? It’s...

Trump's $57M Crypto Fortune: What It Means for 2024 & Beyond

Trump's $57M Crypto Fortune: What It Means for 2024 & Beyond

Donald Trump just revealed his huge crypto investments. This unprecedented move deposits important questions regarding his own political future, possible conflicts of interest and the effect on the overall cryptocurrency market. According to reports, Trump earned more than $57 million from crypto ventures in 2024 alone. Much of this money...

Trump's Financial Disclosure Reveals Significant Earnings from Crypto, Merchandise

Trump's Financial Disclosure Reveals Significant Earnings from Crypto, Merchandise

Former President Donald Trump made news recently by revealing unprecedented fortunes from various undertakings. His earnings are largely through a cryptocurrency platform, merchandise and books. The 234-page report, which itemizes his income and debts, provides the deepest dive into his financial dealings so far. Our Digital Producer Lawrence Banton played...

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Genius Move or Fool's Gold? A Bullish Take

Trump's Crypto Gamble: Genius Move or Fool's Gold? A Bullish Take

Trump jumping into Bitcoin mining? Let's be honest, your knee-jerk reaction probably wasn't positive. Mine wasn't either, at first. Visions of smoke-belching fossil plants and regulatory nightmares likely danced in your head. Before we write this off as another Trumpian distraction, let's consider a wild, almost unthinkable possibility: what if...

Trump's Crypto Dinner: Is $1.5M Access Buying Influence?

Trump's Crypto Dinner: Is $1.5M Access Buying Influence?

Has American democracy officially gone on the auction block, one $1.5 million crypto dinner at a time? It’s a question that raises the hackles, evoking visions of smoke-filled rooms and backroom deals. While the right to political expression, including financial contributions, is a cornerstone of a free society, we can't...

Trump's $1.5M Crypto Dinner Sparks Ethics Debate

Trump's $1.5M Crypto Dinner Sparks Ethics Debate

Donald Trump’s recent NYC fundraiser, which costs a shocking $1.5 million per person. This lavish party has ignited a national conversation on political ethics and the increasing role of cryptocurrency in American politics. The event, backed by venture capitalist David Sacks, offers access and tokens rather than just a meal,...

Trump's Fed Fight: 5 Ways It Hurts Your Freedom and Future

Trump's Fed Fight: 5 Ways It Hurts Your Freedom and Future

Trump's ongoing battle with the Federal Reserve isn't just about economics. It's a direct assault on your financial freedom and the stability of the future you're trying to build. It's easy to get lost in the jargon of interest rates and quantitative easing, but strip it all away, and you're...