$BTC Senator Chris Murphy recently introduced the MEME Act (Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement Act), which prohibits presidents, members of Congress, and their immediate family members from creating, promoting, or profiting from cryptocurrencies, including the so-called 'meme coins.' The proposal arose after the launch of the $TRUMP coin, linked to former President Donald Trump, used to offer access to events and even private dinners in exchange for tokens. For Murphy, this represents an ethical risk and could constitute indirect bribery by allowing people with large amounts of the coin to have political advantages. The MEME Act aims to preserve the integrity of public service at a time when politics is increasingly intertwined with the digital and speculative world of cryptocurrencies. The debate now revolves around the need to regulate the sector without hindering legitimate innovations. The proposal is already mobilizing Congress and could mark a new chapter in the relationship between politics and technology.
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