Donald Trump, the elected president of the United States, is causing a stir with 78.5% of his net worth of $29.6 billion being related to cryptocurrencies. This information was revealed by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, and quickly sparked a wave in the crypto community. Is Trump Becoming the Most Prominent Crypto Billionaire? According to Hoskinson, the majority of Trump’s wealth is invested in crypto, especially after he launched the TRUMP memecoin, which reached a $8 billion market cap in just a few hours of its launch. Hoskinson also emphasized that Trump’s significant presence in this field could lead to major policy changes from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), especially in assessing profits and digital asset valuations.
TRUMP Memecoin – The New Phenomenon of the Market TRUMP memecoin not only shocks with its rapidly increasing value, but also praised by Eric Trump, the son of Mr. Trump, as the ‘hottest memecoin on the planet’. This currency has reached a market capitalization of $5 billion within 24 hours and continues to rise rapidly, driving the price of Solana (SOL) to a record high. Trump’s company, CIC Digital LLC, controls 80% of the TRUMP coin supply, leading many to question the project’s true goals. Debate on Ethics and Regulations The launch of the TRUMP memecoin just before the inauguration has sparked controversy over ethics and transparency. Experts warn that this could further complicate the relationship between the crypto industry and regulatory agencies, especially the SEC. Bill Morgan, a famous lawyer in the Ripple lawsuit, believes that Trump’s move could affect legal cases and promote the need for tighter regulations on crypto. He also noted that presidential immunity could help Trump avoid scrutiny from regulatory agencies, but this raises many questions about fairness.