Donald Trump Launches Meme Coins Amidst Inauguration Controversy

President Trump's inauguration sees the launch of meme coins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA, raising ethical concerns and sparking market volatility.

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As Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term, he launched meme coins $TRUMP and $MELANIA, with values skyrocketing before experiencing significant drops. The coins, intended as expressions of support rather than investments, sparked concerns among analysts about conflicts of interest and regulatory implications. While $TRUMP reached a market cap of over $10 billion, the subsequent releases and market reactions have raised ethical questions within the crypto community.

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