Donald Trump's crypto activities spark Congressional scrutiny, as Democrats demand transparency regarding projects like World Liberty Financial and the TRUMP token, amidst growing politicization of Web3. This case underscores the challenges of ethically regulating the crypto space in the face of potential abuses.
The cryptocurrency projects of Donald Trump are raising serious concerns among American Democratic lawmakers. Three members of Congress recently sent a letter to the Treasury, demanding access to all Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) related to World Liberty Financial, the TRUMP token, the WinRed platform, and several pro-Trump crypto personalities.
Indeed, three Democratic lawmakers, including Representative Maxine Waters, sent the letter to the Department of the Treasury on May 10, 2025, demanding access to all Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
Waters stated: “The opacity of these crypto projects raises serious questions about their compliance with anti-money laundering laws and their potential to influence American politics.”
This move comes amid increasing pressure on the former president’s involvement in the cryptocurrency sector. Suspicions of conflicts of interest, financial fraud, and foreign political influence are being raised. The Democrats aim to determine whether legislation is necessary to prevent such abuses.
The intertwining of the crypto world and the political sphere is not a new phenomenon. However, the Trump-crypto affair sheds light on the potential risks, especially during election periods. Memecoins like TRUMP Coin, long seen as insignificant, can thus become instruments of lobbying or irregular financing.
Beyond the United States, this situation also raises concerns among European. The MiCA regulation, set to take effect in 2025, already aims to regulate token issuances by political entities. Similar initiatives to those of American Democrats could prompt authorities to enhance their monitoring of cryptocurrencies used for influencing purposes.
Additionally, concerns have been raised about a Chinese company linked to TikTok that bought $300 million worth of $TRUMP Coin, raising questions about potential influence on American politics, especially regarding TikTok’s status in the United States.
According to a Chainalysis report (2024), cryptocurrency flows related to political campaigns have increased by 300% since 2020, posing challenges to regulators. “Politicized cryptos, like the TRUMP token, blur the lines between financial innovation and propaganda,” notes blockchain analyst Sarah Johnson.
The investigation into Donald Trump’s crypto activities marks a pivotal step in the quest for transparency and integrity in the Web3 ecosystem. Beyond purely political issues, this episode highlights the crucial importance for the industry to self-regulate and comply with regulatory requirements.
The Trump investigation represents a turning point in the transparency quest of Web3. It underscores the urgency for the industry to self-regulate to maintain the trust of investors and authorities. “An ethical blockchain is the only way for sustainable adoption,” affirms Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum. Industry players must adopt transparent and compliant practices to prevent innovation from being tarnished by political or financial misconduct.
Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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