• Bitcoin, criptovalute e azioni

  La cena a base di monete meme di Trump scatena il putiferio in un momento critico per la regolamentazione delle criptovalute

  Pubblicato da Jonathan V l'23 maggio alle 15:17

  In a bold move that’s generating waves in both political and crypto circles, President Donald Trump hosted a private dinner at his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, for the 220 biggest investors in his meme cryptocurrency, $TRUMP. The event, which took place Thursday night, comes at a pivotal juncture for the digital asset space and has ignited fresh controversy in Washington.

  Trump Courts Crypto at High-Stakes Gala

  The high-profile gathering, reserved for those holding the largest amounts of Trump’s eponymous coin, was both a celebration and a strategic show of support for crypto enthusiasts. “The previous administration did everything they could to hurt crypto innovators,” Trump reportedly told the room, according to reports from Il New York Times e The Wall Street Journal. “We’re bringing them back home to the U.S., where they belong.”

  But outside the Trump National Golf Club, protestors voiced a different opinion one echoed by several lawmakers across the political spectrum.

  A Dinner That Cost Millions

  Invitations to the event were earned through a holding contest that rewarded the top 220 $TRUMP coin investors, measured by average holdings from April 23 to May 12. An analysis by Inca Digital estimated that these attendees collectively spent roughly $148 million to gain entry, with the top 25 shelling out over $111 million alone.

  Those top-tier investors were treated to more than dinner they also received access to an exclusive reception and a private tour with President Trump himself, according to promotional material on the coin’s website. That site is run by Fight Fight Fight LLC, one of two Trump-linked companies along with CIC Digital LLC that reportedly hold 80% of the token’s total supply.

  Serious Money, Serious Scrutiny

  Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis found that the token’s creators have generated over $320 million in trading fees from January through April. In just the short period following the dinner’s announcement, an additional $1.3 million in trading revenue was collected.

  High-profile guests included ex-NBA player Lamar Odom and crypto billionaire Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain. Sun claimed the top spot among investors and publicly celebrated his participation, noting how energizing it was to connect with “everyone in crypto” during the event.

  Sun is no stranger to the Trump orbit. He’s also the leading backer of World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture helmed by CEO Zach Witkoff the son of real estate mogul Steve Witkoff, who currently serves as Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East.

  In a prior event in Dubai, Sun was recognized on stage for investing heavily in World Liberty’s token project a venture he supported with $75 million, including $30 million in early-stage purchases.

  Legal Clouds and Political Fallout

  Sun, who remains under the shadow of a paused SEC fraud lawsuit from 2023, has not been formally charged in connection with this project. Still, the optics of his involvement alongside Trump’s deepening crypto interests have fueled concerns on Capitol Hill.

  Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led the chorus of criticism, calling the dinner “an orgy of corruption” and accusing Trump of leveraging his presidency for personal gain. “There’s a giant ‘For Sale’ sign on the White House lawn,” added Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR).

  Even some Republicans expressed discomfort. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), a noted crypto advocate, said the event gave her pause, despite her general support for the president’s policies.

  The White House, however, pushed back hard. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the president has followed all applicable conflict of interest rules, reiterating that Trump’s assets are managed through a trust controlled by his family, with no operational role for the president himself.

  Crypto’s New Political Power

  Trump’s crypto ventures don’t stop with $TRUMP. His wife, Melania, has also launched her own meme coin, while Trump Media (DJT) has branched into offering crypto ETFs through its Truth.Fi financial arm. Meanwhile, Eric Trump is co-founder of a Bitcoin mining company expected to go public this year.

  In tandem with these developments, World Liberty is preparing to launch a new stablecoin just as the Senate debates a landmark bill on stablecoin regulation. A vote on the legislation could occur as early as next week.

  Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, a prominent crypto investor and Democrat, acknowledged the complex reality. “This administration has been great for crypto,” he said, noting the contrast with the Biden administration’s stricter regulatory posture.

  “Do I wish we didn’t have Trump coin and Melania coin? Sure. But they haven’t broken any laws. And if they’re not breaking the law, they have every right to be in this space,” Novogratz added.

  A Tipping Point for Crypto Policy

  As the lines blur between political influence and digital assets, Trump’s dinner underscores the increasing political clout of the crypto industry. With regulation looming and presidential campaigns heating up, cryptocurrency has become more than a financial product it’s a political force. For financial information check Gruppo Nadlan Capital.

  

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