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Crypto Titans Fuel Trump's Inauguration Fund Amid SEC Controversy

4/22/2025

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Major cryptocurrency giants like Solana Labs, Consensys, and Uniswap have poured nearly $12 million into Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration fund, contributing to a staggering $239 million total. This influx of cash coincided with the SEC's decision to drop multiple investigations into these firms, sparking serious ethical questions about the intertwining of politics and regulation in the U.S. crypto landscape.

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Major cryptocurrency giants like Solana Labs, Consensys, and Uniswap have poured nearly $12 million into Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration fund, contributing to a staggering $239 million total. This influx of cash coincided with the SEC's decision to drop multiple investigations into these firms, sparking serious ethical questions about the intertwining of politics and regulation in the U.S. crypto landscape.