The nascent “Political Finance” (PoliFi) token sector has experienced a significant rebound following a series of controversies and denials surrounding the TrumpCoin DJT/USD token, allegedly associated with former President Donald Trump.
What Happened: According to data from CoinGecko, several politically-themed tokens have seen substantial gains in the past 24 hours.
The Maga Memecoin TRUMP/USD, the first major politically themed meme coin, has surged 24%, while its Solana SOL/USD based counterpart, TREMP, has increased by 20% over the past 24 hours. Joe Biden-themed Boden BODEN/USD token has skyrocketed by over 45%.
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Why It Matters: This resurgence comes in the wake of multiple denials from individuals within Trump’s circle regarding any official connection between the DJT token and the former president’s campaign.
Notably, the Trump campaign itself has remained silent on the matter.
The controversy deepened when an investigation by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT pointed to Martin Shkreli, infamously known as “Pharma Bro,” as the mastermind behind the DJT token.
Shkreli confirmed his involvement but continues to insist on the participation of Trump’s son, Barron, a claim that has been widely disputed.
Roger Stone, a long-time Trump ally, weighed in on the situation, stating, “There is no official involvement, and Barron is not involved.”
This denial adds to the growing list of rebuttals from Trump’s associates.
Despite the ongoing controversy, the DJT token itself has seen a remarkable 30% increase in the last 24 hours, reflecting the complex and often unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market.
The PoliFi sector as a whole has risen by 14%, indicating a broader market trend that seems to be capitalizing on the attention generated by the controversy.
What’s Next: As the dust settles on this latest cryptocurrency drama, industry observers are keen to understand the implications for the broader digital asset landscape.
The intersection of politics and finance in the blockchain space is likely to be a hot topic at the upcoming Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19.
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