HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - Caught on Camera

‘Roadmap for corruption’: Trump dive into cryptocurrency raises ethics alarm

The president’s hawking of $Trump memecoin has sparked a firestorm of criticism over potential influence buying

The Guardian - US · May 25, 2025

Inside Trump’s big-spender meme coin dinner: Presidential seal and food that looked ‘worse than Spirit Airlines’

A black-tie dinner for the top buyers of Donald Trump’s meme coin featured him speaking at a lectern emblazoned with the presidential seal, despite the White House arguing it was a “private” event on “personal time.” But it was the entree that drew gasps.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

‘America is not for sale:’ Protesters mob Trump golf course guests ahead of exclusive crypto dinner

Demonstrators held signs reading ‘Stop Crypto Corruption,’ ‘America is not for sale,’ as well as brandishing a large gold coin featuring a large image of the president’s scowling face

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Trump’s cryptocurrency endeavor caps a political career filled with conflicts of interest

Trump’s foray into cryptocurrency involves him leveraging his presidency for personal gain and operating in an industry he has power over

The Guardian - US · May 14, 2025

Trump is hosting a dinner for the biggest buyers of his memecoin. The guest list is now set—and many of the winners are foreign nationals

Democratic lawmakers have said the crypto confab is a clear case of corruption.

Fortune · May 12, 2025

Critics slam deregulation of crypto as Trump family expands its footprint in industry

Watchdogs say cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement has plummeted while Trump family invests heavily in it

The Guardian - US · Apr 14, 2025

Trump family has held deal talks with Binance as crypto exchange’s founder pushes for a pardon, says report

White House has looked to ally with crypto sector with president and first lady both launching crypto projects before inauguration

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

SEC To Reconsider Definition Of 'Exchange' That A Coinbase Executive Previously Criticized

The SEC's previous leadership has been criticized many times by the industry, but new leaders have taken over, and they are moving fast toward positive changes for crypto, including on the definition of the term "exchange."

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025

Musk calls social security a ‘Ponzi scheme’. The real con is what Trump’s peddling

Social security is a highly efficient safety net. But the president’s crypto plans and job cuts leave Americans holding the bag

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2025

SEC pauses crypto boss' fraud case

The Securities and Exchange Commission wants "to allow the parties to explore a potential resolution”

Salon · Mar 4, 2025