The $TRUMP memecoin launched three days before the inauguration, with 80% of supply held by Trump-affiliated entities
The financial upside of the token accrues to entities tied to the president during his term.
Trump launches cryptocurrency days before his inauguration
Reuters · Secondary report
- Link
- https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-launches-cryptocurrency-days-before-his-inauguration-2025-01-18
- Publication date
- 2025-01-18
- Accessed
- 2026-07-21
- Last verified
- 2026-07-21
- Type
- news_report
- Notes
- Documents the January 17, 2025 launch of the $TRUMP token.