Trump’s meme coin sparks outrage, fuelling Crypto corruption fears

Key points:

• Trump's meme coin sale ignites outrage over corruption and pump-and-dump tactics.
• Bitcoin rallies 160% in a year, but speculative fervor raises sustainability fears.
• Concerns grow over systemic risks and conflicts in Trump's crypto-friendly policies.

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By Lionel Laurent

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