Vitalik Buterin, founder of $ETH , has spoken out against politicians issuing cryptocurrency, stating that this could become the "perfect bribery medium," especially with the risk of interference from other countries.

The sophisticated method of bribery through cryptocurrency

#Buterin explains that if a politician issues a coin, supporters do not need to directly send money to them. Instead, simply buying and holding this coin is enough to indirectly increase the politician's asset value. This creates the possibility of "denial" when questioned, as buyers can justify that they are merely "investing" or "betting" on the market.

Political and national risks

Buterin emphasizes that cryptocurrency from politicians is not just an ordinary speculative game but also poses the risk of becoming an "unlimited bribery tool," especially from foreign countries. He warns that such projects could undermine transparency and fairness in the political system.

Community reaction

Buterin's criticism comes after President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched the meme coins $TRUMP and #Melania based on the Solana blockchain. Just hours after their release, these coins attracted billions of dollars in investment but also faced strong opposition:

  • Senator Elizabeth Warren and Jake Auchincloss are calling for an investigation into the impact of these two coins on national security.

  • Mark Cuban, billionaire investor, compares Trump's coin issuance to financial fraud.

  • Caitlin Long, CEO of Custodia Bank, believes the emergence of these meme coins could drive changes in cryptocurrency tax laws in the U.S.

A controversial future

Currently, the TRUMP coin is priced at $33.87, down nearly 9.7% in the past day (data from CoinGecko). However, the personal asset value of Trump from this coin has not yet been disclosed.

Conclusion: Vitalik Buterin calls on politicians not to use cryptocurrency for personal or political gain. At the same time, he emphasizes the importance of transparency and long-term strategies in building real value for the cryptocurrency community.

Note: The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile and carries many risks. Please be cautious before participating in investments. #anhbacong