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Trump Memecoin Crash Wipes $3.8B from Investors, President Nets $636M

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Nearly one million investors lost a combined $3.8 billion on the $TRUMP memecoin, while President Trump personally earned $636 million from the token's launch. The collapse highlights the risks of celebrity-endorsed cryptocurrencies and regulatory gaps. The token's value plummeted after an initial surge, leaving retail holders with massive losses.

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The story underscores how political figures can profit from unregulated crypto schemes at the expense of retail investors, raising questions about ethics and oversight.
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