In a bold blend of political theater and financial innovation, former President Donald Trump is diving deeper into the crypto world—this time by wooing the top investors of his namesake meme coin, $TRUMP, with the promise of an exclusive dinner and more.
The cryptocurrency, launched just ahead of Trump’s January return to public office, saw a 30% price spike following a Wednesday announcement: a high-profile gala, set for May 22, will welcome the top 220 holders of the token to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.
But that’s not all. For the ultra-loyal—the top 25 coin holders—a “special tour” awaits, capped off with a private VIP reception featuring the former president himself. That is, if he shows.
Yes, there’s a catch or two.
According to the coin’s website, guests must lock in their loyalty by holding as much $TRUMP as possible through May 12. Attendance is contingent on registering online—and even then, fine print warns the gala may be rescheduled or relocated. In the event Trump can’t attend? Guests will be compensated with a “limited edition Trump NFT.” Naturally.
This isn’t Trump’s first foray into crypto—not by a long shot. Earlier this week, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) announced a partnership with Crypto.com to launch a lineup of ETFs under the Truth.Fi banner, promising investments in “Made in America” cryptocurrencies and domestic stocks.
He’s also signed two executive orders since January that could reshape the crypto regulatory landscape in the United States. The first, issued just after inauguration, sought tighter coordination between the executive branch and Congress while shutting down the idea of a U.S. central bank digital currency altogether. The second, in March, was even more unorthodox: the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve, along with a broader cache of digital assets under federal stewardship.
Meanwhile, Trump has hosted a high-powered crypto summit at the White House, drawing industry titans into the fold. Regulatory tides seem to be turning too—the Securities and Exchange Commission has recently dropped several lawsuits targeting prominent crypto firms, a move that hasn't gone unnoticed.
But Trump’s involvement in the digital asset space doesn’t end there.
He and his sons are backers of World Liberty Financial, a separate crypto venture. The firm recently unveiled plans to launch a stablecoin pegged to short-term U.S. Treasurys, traditional dollar deposits, and other cash equivalents. The coin is slated to operate on the Ethereum and Binance blockchains—yes, the same Binance once sued by the SEC under Biden, a case now shelved under Trump’s watch.
All of this is unfolding as Congress considers sweeping legislation to regulate stablecoins, potentially setting the stage for broader adoption across mainstream financial systems.
And so, Trump’s crypto crusade continues—part populist campaign, part digital gold rush. Whether the May 22 dinner becomes a defining moment or a glorified photo op, one thing is clear: Donald Trump is betting big on blockchain, and he’s bringing his base—and their wallets—along for the ride.
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