Days before his inauguration, President Donald Trump unveiled his own cryptocurrency called $TRUMP. The move raised eyebrows among experts in the field as it may entail a conflict of interest or undermine the adoption of the emerging technology.

The launch of the Trump token, which hit a $15 billion valuation, rides the trend and raises questions. Axios reporter Brady Dale explains what a meme coin is and what owners can actually do with them.

Trump's crypto tokens are raising ethical and geopolitical concerns--and are worrying even Trump's staunchest pro-crypto supporters

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.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump both launched meme coins on Monday, but experts say they may not be reliable investments.

Crypto analysts report 6,800 fraudulent tokens and 91 fake dApps since $TRUMP made its $72 billion debut, as reported by Crypto News. The coin, which President Trump admitted himself that he “didn’t know much about,” was launched to great success, achieving a market cap of $72 billion 48 hours before its launch.

President Donald Trump’s goodwill in the cryptocurrency industry has taken a hit after he and his wife launched meme coins — a move critics say looks like an unseemly cash grab that undermines an effort to legitimize digital assets.