From Meme to Money: How Trump’s $TRUMP Token Changed the Crypto Game
Inside the explosive rise of Trump's meme coin—and why it matters for our economy and democracy.
In January 2025, a cryptocurrency called $TRUMP launched into the world with a bang. Within just 60 hours, it reached a jaw-dropping $70 billion valuation—climbing to become the 15th largest crypto asset globally.
A meme coin, yes. But one supercharged by something no other crypto ever had: the full weight of Donald Trump's brand.
This wasn’t a joke. It was a signal. A warning. A test balloon.
And for progressives watching the fusion of political power and digital finance, it rang every alarm bell in the book.
🧭 This is the second article in my series on Trump and cryptocurrency. If you missed the first one, you can read it here: Trump's Crypto Gamble: What is a Stable Coin, Anyway?
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