We asked our experts whether Trump’s embrace of crypto is a high political gamble, genius move, or pioneer of disaster. The answer is complicated. Bitcoin’s explosive rally over the past few weeks, briefly exceeding $107,000 before a recent pullback, further highlights a high-stakes but irresistible story being told. Unfolding drama...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
