cryptonews 2025-05-07 04:32:47

US Panel to Review Trump’s Crypto Engagements for Possible Conflicts of Interest

A US Senate investigative panel is preparing to investigate potential conflicts of interest linked to President Donald Trump’s growing involvement in cryptocurrency, a recent letter shows. This inquiry focuses on Trump’s financial ties to the $TRUMP meme coin and his family’s World Liberty Financial (WLF), both of which have raised concerns about foreign influence and ethical breaches. On May 6, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, the ranking member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent letters to executives associated with Trump’s crypto ventures, including Bill Zanker of Fight Fight Fight LLC, the entity behind the $TRUMP coin, and Zach Witkoff of WLF, a decentralized finance platform supported by Trump and his sons. The subcommittee aims to examine how these ventures intersect with Trump’s presidential role and whether his financial interests are affecting his policy decisions. With his cryptocurrency schemes, Trump is putting a for sale sign in front of the White House. That’s why, as Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, I’m launching an inquiry into this brazen corruption whose scope & scale is staggering. pic.twitter.com/3SiaCrthN8 — Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) May 6, 2025 From Skepticism to Launching WLF and Backing $TRUMP Coin Trump’s foray into the crypto world marks a notable shift, as he once dismissed digital currencies as a “scam.” Since 2024, however, he has embraced the sector, launching WLF alongside his sons and crypto entrepreneurs. The platform has raised over $550m through token sales, with the Trump family standing to gain a significant share. Meanwhile, the $TRUMP coin surged to a $7.7b valuation shortly after its launch, reinforcing Trump’s brand association with the digital asset market. In response to the growing scrutiny, Trump refuted allegations regarding his involvement in the profitability of the $TRUMP coin. Speaking on Meet The Press on May 4, he denied that he had made any profit from the memecoin, which he launched just days before his inauguration in January. Trump’s Crypto Ventures Face Growing Criticism Over Foreign Government Ties and Conflicts The investigation also scrutinizes foreign investments in WLF, particularly a $2b deal involving an Abu Dhabi-backed firm, MGX, and crypto exchange Binance. Critics, including Senator Jeff Merkley, argue that such deals could be a conduit for foreign governments to funnel money to the Trump family, raising alarms about potential conflicts of interest and national security risks. Blumenthal’s inquiry comes after growing concerns over Trump’s deregulation efforts in the crypto sector, including his decision to dismantle the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team at the Justice Department. These actions have sparked criticism, with figures like Sen. Elizabeth Warren accusing Trump of using his position to benefit his business interests, particularly in the crypto space. The investigation will likely delve deeper into the mechanics of these ventures, particularly concerning foreign influence and transparency. With Republicans controlling Congress, the investigation’s trajectory remains uncertain, but it marks a critical moment for Trump’s crypto ambitions. In response to these concerns, a White House spokesperson stated that Trump’s assets are managed by his children in a trust , asserting that there are no conflicts of interest. The post US Panel to Review Trump’s Crypto Engagements for Possible Conflicts of Interest appeared first on Cryptonews .

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