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Trump's $TRUMP Coin Sparks $1.1B Controversy and Losses

5/12/2025

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President Trump's $TRUMP meme coin has ignited a firestorm, with 58 wallets raking in over $1.1 billion, while 764,000 investors face losses. The coin's value skyrocketed following a private dinner with elite investors, raising eyebrows and accusations of self-dealing. In response, Senate Democrats are pushing the "End Crypto Corruption Act" to tackle the controversy.

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President Trump's $TRUMP meme coin has ignited a firestorm, with 58 wallets raking in over $1.1 billion, while 764,000 investors face losses. The coin's value skyrocketed following a private dinner with elite investors, raising eyebrows and accusations of self-dealing. In response, Senate Democrats are pushing the "End Crypto Corruption Act" to tackle the controversy.