Democratic lawmakers ask regulators to look into Donald and Melania Trump meme coins
Publishing timestamp: 2025-01-23 21:00:18
Summary
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Jake Auchincloss raised concerns about President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launching meme coins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA, which have generated billions on paper. They raised issues of conflicts of interest, potential scams, and enrichment. The tokens are highly volatile and lack intrinsic value, leading to concerns about financial risks, conflicts of interest, and national security implications. Warren and Auchincloss have asked regulators to investigate the propriety of these meme coins.
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