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Trump Hosts Gala for Crypto Winners Amid Ethics Concerns

5/17/2025

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Donald Trump is set to host an exclusive gala for 220 cryptocurrency contest winners at his Washington DC golf club, sparking alarm over possible conflicts of interest. Critics warn that foreign investors could sway Trump’s decisions, given that many top buyers utilized overseas exchanges. An ethics inquiry is underway, raising serious concerns about political corruption and the future of crypto regulation.

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Donald Trump is set to host an exclusive gala for 220 cryptocurrency contest winners at his Washington DC golf club, sparking alarm over possible conflicts of interest. Critics warn that foreign investors could sway Trump’s decisions, given that many top buyers utilized overseas exchanges. An ethics inquiry is underway, raising serious concerns about political corruption and the future of crypto regulation.