Donald Trump has significantly influenced the cryptocurrency landscape since his inauguration in January 2025. His ventures include launching the $TRUMP meme coin, which saw its value soar to over $27 billion, and establishing World Liberty Financial, a company co-owned by his family, which introduced the $WLFI stablecoin backed by U.S. treasuries

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These initiatives have sparked ethical concerns and political tensions. Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Maxine Waters and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, have criticized the potential conflicts of interest, leading to the cancellation of a bipartisan crypto regulation hearing

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In response to these controversies, legislation like the End Crypto Corruption Act has been introduced to prevent public officials from endorsing or issuing cryptocurrencies #TrumpCrypto $