Melania Trump launched the $MELANIA cryptocurrency just before her husband's inauguration. BBC


January 20, 2025 Tags:

As the United States prepared for Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, his wife, Melania Trump, made a headline-grabbing move by launching her very own cryptocurrency. The new digital coin, known as "$MELANIA," was announced just a day after her husband introduced his own $Trump cryptocurrency.

On Sunday, Melania took to social media platform X to share the news: "The Official Melania Meme is live! You can buy $MELANIA now." This coin is a part of the growing trend of celebrity-backed cryptocurrencies, offering a way for fans and investors to engage with their favorite public figures through digital assets.

According to the website promoting the $MELANIA coin, it is a cryptocurrency tracked on the Solana blockchain. However, it is important to note that both the $Trump and $Melania coins come with disclaimers stating they are “not intended to be, or the subject of” an investment opportunity or a security. This message clarifies that these coins are primarily for fan engagement and not financial investments.

In terms of market value, the $Trump coin has made waves with a reported market valuation of approximately $12 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. On the other hand, the $MELANIA coin stands at around $1.7 billion. Although both coins have seen fluctuations in their trading prices, they continue to capture attention in the world of cryptocurrency.

It’s worth noting that Donald Trump has had a complex relationship with the world of crypto. Previously, he referred to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a “scam,” but during his 2024 election campaign, he made history by becoming the first presidential candidate to accept digital assets as political donations. His stance on cryptocurrencies became more favorable, with plans to create a strategic stockpile of Bitcoin and appoint regulators who support digital assets.

This shift in perspective has likely contributed to the surge in interest surrounding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which reached a record high of $140,000 following Trump’s election win. Other cryptocurrencies, such as Dogecoin, promoted by Elon Musk, have also seen significant gains this year.

In contrast, the current U.S. administration under President Joe Biden has been more cautious about cryptocurrencies. The Biden administration has taken steps to regulate the digital asset industry, citing concerns over issues like fraud and money laundering. As part of these efforts, regulators have filed lawsuits against crypto exchanges and are scrutinizing digital asset practices more closely.

Despite the mixed reactions from regulators and politicians, the launch of $MELANIA shows how the cryptocurrency world is continuing to evolve. It also highlights the growing trend of public figures and celebrities getting involved in the digital asset space, offering their fans a chance to support them in a new and unique way.

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