Exclusive: Trump's meme coin made nearly $100 million in trading fees, as small traders lost money
Entities behind President Donald Trump’s crypto coin have accumulated close to $100 million in trading fees in less than two weeks, according to estimates from three blockchain analysis firms, a large windfall from a venture that has seen tens of thousands of small traders lose money.
Crypto fans hoped Trump would make them legit. Then came the meme coins.
The launch of $TRUMP and $MELANIA crypto coins has disappointed some in the crypto industry, who fear they amplify the sector’s sillier and scammier side.
Trump's Meme Coin Just Got Another Potential Catalyst. Is It a Buy?
As you've probably heard by now, President Donald Trump recently launched the Official Trump meme coin with the ticker $TRUMP, which is hosted on the Solana ( SOL -14.27%) blockchain. With a market cap of about $7 billion, the coin is already one of the most-valuable meme coins.
Why President Trump's meme coin is raising alarm bells
The launch of President Trump's meme token was met with mixed reactions among the crypto community. On one hand, Trump allied with crypto backers on the campaign trail, promising to cut back on legal challenges brought against crypto businesses and promote innovation in the United States.
Meme coins: What to know about Trump's new side hustle
But meme coins are suddenly more serious. Spurred on by Donald Trump's new embrace of cryptocurrency, meme coins are attracting more fans and fresh scrutiny. Days before he took office for a second term,
Better Meme Coin to Buy: Dogecoin vs. Official Trump
Both Dogecoin ( DOGE -7.06%) and the Official Trump meme coin, with the ticker TRUMP, are among the most well-known meme plays out there at the moment. But, contrary to what you may have heard, not all meme coins are the same in terms of their balance of risk to reward. And, in this particular matchup, there's a lot to discuss. So let's dive in.
Trump’s $9 billion crypto coin is a windfall—and a new forum for influence buying, ethics expert warns
Before taking office, Jimmy Carter famously Trump's new memecoin.
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Trump renews interest in crypto “meme coins”
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