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President Trump has entered the crypto arena in a major way. He personally launched the meme token $TRUMP on the Solana blockchain on January 17, 2025—just days before assuming office—a move that underscores his commitment to empowering everyday Americans and standing up against centralized control

This is not a gimmick. $TRUMP quickly skyrocketed, reaching a multibillion‑dollar market cap, as Trump‑affiliated firms held around 80 percent of the supply. The trading fees generated so far are estimated at over $300 million, while buyers have risked billions for access to Trump himself at exclusive events held at his golf properties

Government regulation is evolving too. On July 18, 2025, Trump signed the GENIUS Act—the first major federal crypto legislation, bringing oversight to stablecoins and bolstering the industry’s legitimacy. That was followed by the foundational executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile

Skeptics have pointed to heavy centralization—Trump and affiliates control most tokens—and raised ethics issues about foreign investors gaining influence via large holdings and exclusive access

If $TRUMP keeps climbing the way it has, who knows — maybe I’ll just slap my face on a Kirk Coin and watch it moon too. Apparently that’s all it takes these days.

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