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White House crypto czar David Sacks dismissed questions about President Donald Trump's potential conflicts of interest in crypto ventures, stating that they are "irrelevant" to the administration's policy. Sacks also rebuked inquiries about Trump's personal investment in cryptocurrencies, claiming t...
White House crypto czar David Sacks dismisses questions about President Trump's potential crypto conflicts of interest, deeming Trump's digital asset ventures "irrelevant" to administration policy.
Trump-related crypto projects, including meme coins, NFT collections, and a decentralized finance platform, have profited and benefited from the president's endorsement, sparking concerns about potential conflicts of interest and regulatory impacts.
Federal regulators have adjusted crypto policies in ways that favored Trump's projects, with the head of the SEC's new crypto task force and an official SEC statement indicating favorable treatment towards meme coins, including Trump's.
Prior to his White House return, Trump endorsed various crypto projects, generating significant profits. During his presidency, federal regulators adjusted crypto policies that benefited his projects, including stating that meme coins should generally not be considered securities.
White House crypto czar David Sacks rebuffed questions about President Trump’s potential crypto conflicts of interest, asserting that the president’s own digital asset ventures—like his controversial meme coin—are “irrelevant” to the administration’s policy.
Trump endorsed numerous crypto projects, including an Ethereum decentralized finance platform, a Solana meme coin, and NFT trading cards, which reportedly generated substantial profits.
Trump-related companies earned millions from the initial sale of NFT collections while TRUMP tokens, backed by his companies, are valued above $10 billion. It is unclear how much revenue directly benefits the president.
Federal regulators adjusted crypto policies during Trump’s second term, with the head of the SEC’s new crypto task force stating that the president’s meme coin might not fall under their jurisdiction. The SEC later announced that meme coins should generally not be considered securities.