The crypto sphere is buzzing with the latest on Justin Sun, the high-profile founder of TRON blockchain. Alleged ties between Sun and US President Donald Trump have sparked concerns at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now headed by crypto advocate Paul Atkins. It was brought to SEC’s attention by Congressman Glenn Ivey regarding Sun’s involvement in initiatives supported by the Trump circle.
This surveillance follows a series of events over the past two years. In April 2024, Sun was accused by the SEC of issuing unregistered securities through his ICOs. However, just a month after Trump’s inauguration in 2025, the SEC and Sun jointly requested a halt to the legal proceedings. This suspension was granted by the federal court.
More recently, in March 2025, Sun invested $30 million in the WLFI project, a crypto initiative supported by the Trump family. This investment was only available to accredited investors, further fuelling concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
To add to the controversy, Justin Sun proudly announced on social media that he had been invited to attend a gala hosted by the Trump team for top holders of the memecoin TRUMP.
As a self-proclaimed largest holder of $TRUMP, Sun’s participation in this event raised eyebrows. Congressman Ivey states:
“Frankly, this seems very suspicious to me. I hope the SEC will investigate this matter.”
While SEC Chairman Atkins remains cautious, noting that the Sun case is still “active” and the commission has not officially classified memecoins as securities yet, the crypto community eagerly awaits upcoming developments.
The alleged political influence in the crypto sector extends beyond the Sun-Trump affair. Recently, the U.S. Senate rejected the bipartisan GENIUS Act, a proposed legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins at the federal level.
This rejection came as Trump openly expressed his support for the crypto industry. This raises concerns about the potential role of private interests in shaping public policies related to blockchain and digital currencies.
The Justin Sun saga and his alleged ties with Donald Trump illustrate the gray areas that persist between crypto regulation, political lobbying, and blockchain projects.
For the crypto community, this episode highlights several crucial issues:
While Europe implements its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. paints a volatile and potentially explosive landscape for digital assets and platforms seeking to operate globally.
Gaston has been a writer for over 7 years and a passionate cryptocurrency enthusiast since 2020. He loves exploring the crypto ecosystem and is now dedicated to sharing his insights and discoveries through InvestX.
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