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Trump’s cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial, has caused a stir in the financial and political world. In an effort to attract the cryptocurrency industry and secure votes, former President Donald Trump and his team have launched a new digital currency that promises to spread stablecoins pegged to the US dollar globally. However, controversy and the shadow of potential conflicts of interest threaten to cloud the future of this ambitious project. The question on many people’s minds is whether Trump’s cryptocurrency project will be able to withstand the negative reputation surrounding it.
This report is based on the work of Vicky Ge Huang and Maggie Severns, journalists at The Wall Street Journal. Vicky, based in New York, specializes in cryptocurrencies and retail investments, while Maggie, based in Washington, DC, covers influence and power in the nation’s capital. Together, they have tackled the topic of cryptoassets in an article titled “Cryptocurrency Plan Raises Potential Conflicts for Trump,” published on the newspaper’s website. In their investigation, they highlight how Trump’s efforts to court the cryptocurrency industry are raising serious concerns about ethics and potential conflicts of interest, especially if the former president manages to return to the White House.
Trump's cryptocurrency project
Trump’s cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial, has been described by its promoters as a vehicle to expand the dominance of the US dollar through the adoption of stablecoins. These cryptocurrencies are designed to maintain a constant value relative to currencies issued by governments, such as the dollar. However, the former president’s background and his complex relationship with conflicts of interest raise questions about the transparency and true objectives behind the project. During his first presidency, Trump faced constant criticism due to his personal business dealings being mixed with his political responsibilities, creating concerns about the possible influence of outside interests.
Trump's cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial, has been described by its backers as a vehicle to expand the dominance of the US dollar through the adoption of stablecoins. Illustration MidJourney
Trump’s cryptocurrency plan is not a simple foray into the financial world. It involves the creation of a digital currency pegged to the dollar, which adds an additional layer of complexity. Although the president has no direct control over the value of the dollar, the fiscal and budgetary policies he implements can influence its stability. This opens the door to a potential conflict of interest: if Trump is re-elected, might he be tempted to implement cryptocurrency-friendly regulations to benefit his own financial project? It’s a question that concerns many government ethics experts and financial regulators.
A wounded reputation
Former President Trump’s history is one of controversy and business dealings intertwined with his political career. In his first presidency, he came under scrutiny due to the millions of dollars that foreign dignitaries, lobbyists, and political groups spent on his hotels and other businesses. Even though presidents are exempt from federal conflict-of-interest rules, Trump’s situation tested the limits of these regulations and the system’s ability to uphold presidential ethics. Now, with the possibility of a return to the White House, Trump’s implementation of a cryptocurrency project adds another layer of complexity to this equation.
