Trump version of "Monopoly" is about to debut? It is rumored that the Trump family is entering the Blockchain gaming industry to create a Crypto Assets empire.

President Donald Trump isn't just a politician, a real estate mogul and a television personality, he's a Monopoly fan. From launching his own version of the board game Trump: The Game in 1989 to experimenting with a Monopoly-style live-action show in 2006, he's now planning to extend that passion to the virtual world — rumored to be an online game similar to Monopoly Go! that combines elements of cryptocurrency.

Trump Game is about to go live, is the encryption version of Monopoly here?

According to two informed sources who spoke to Fortune, this game is inspired by the popular mobile game Monopoly Go!, where players can move game pieces in a digital city, earn virtual cash, and build real estate. The sources indicated that although this game has not been officially named, it focuses on combining the Trump brand with blockchain elements for a digital real estate management experience.

One of the sources said that the game design does have a shadow of Monopoly; Another independent source made a similar description. Since the plans have not been made public, both people spoke on condition of anonymity.

The mastermind behind the scenes is an old friend, Bill Zank is once again taking action.

The main driving force behind this game is Trump’s longtime friend Bill Zanker. He is not only a key partner in the Trump NFT and meme coin projects, but also plays a crucial role in this new game.

Zynga's spokesperson Kevin Mercuri denied that the game is a copy of "Monopoly Go!", but confirmed that Zynga is preparing a game expected to launch at the end of April. He stated that the comparison of this game to Monopoly by outsiders is "pure speculation."

Hasbro: We have not authorized Trump to use Monopoly.

It is worth mentioning that Hasbro, the original company behind Monopoly, stated that it has not authorized any development of crypto games related to its brand to the Trump camp. According to sources, as early as May 2024, Zank attempted to contact Hasbro to repurchase the license for "Trump: The Game," but the other party responded that it no longer owns the rights to the game.

Mercury has not further responded regarding the progress and details of the game.

The Trump family's Crypto Assets empire continues to expand.

This crypto game is just the latest link in the Trump family's chain of blockchain layouts. Chuan and his sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have been intensively involved in the cryptocurrency market in recent years, including NFT collectibles, meme coins, decentralized finance projects World Liberty Financial, stablecoin projects, and even bitcoin mining companies.

According to a report by Fortune, at the end of February this year, Trump's trademark management company DTTM Operations also filed new trademark applications related to NFTs associated with virtual apparel and virtual goods stores, further expanding his brand presence in the virtual world.

Policy shift raises questions of conflict of interest.

Trump's return to politics has also seen a marked shift in his attitude towards the crypto industry. He not only appointed AI and cryptocurrency policy advisors, but also promoted the establishment of a strategic reserve for bitcoin and digital assets and supported related legislation. These policy moves and his family's business interests in the industry have attracted some attention.

In this regard, Eric Trump stated in an interview with Fortune that these Crypto Assets projects come from the family's genuine passion, "This is something our family truly believes in, and it's what we are wholeheartedly dedicated to."

Zank: From Adult Courses to Meme Coin Godfather

Zank is also a legendary entrepreneur. In the 1980s, he founded the "Learning Annex" with the $5,000 he received during the Barmitzvah ceremony, offering alternative courses such as "How to Cheat Without Getting Caught," "Hot Air Ballooning," and "Walking Barefoot on Hot Coals."

In 2001, Zank invited Trump to be a speaker, and the two began a business collaboration, even co-publishing a success book. Although their collaboration was interrupted before Trump's presidential run in 2015, they joined forces again years later to launch an NFT series, portraying Trump as a superhero, astronaut, and cowboy among other digital images.

Zank is currently one of the key figures behind Trump's meme coin "FIGHT". According to documents obtained by Fortune, his name also appears in the registration documents of the company related to the Crypto Assets "FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT LLC".

Despite the curiosity from the outside world, Zank himself has not yet accepted media interviews.

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