Donald Trump has not yet woken up America as he would like. His repeated calls to conquer the crypto industry resonate like a global alarm signal. But an ethical question remains: does this vaunted leadership really serve national interests? Or rather a personal fortune that the president is raking in with all his might?
In brief
- Trump says the United States must dominate crypto before China takes over.
- The president earned $1.4 billion from his own crypto ventures in 2025.
- The TRUMP memecoin fell 80%, ruining thousands of enthusiastic small investors.
- The Clarity Act has still not been voted on, leaving American crypto policy fragile and uncertain.
China in the sights: Trump's geopolitical rhetoric
On July 6, 2026, Donald Trump repeated his credo on X and in the media. If the United States backs down on crypto, China will immediately move forward to occupy all the ground. “ Crypto is the same thing. If we don't do it, China will. It's a massive industry “, he declares.
This strategic antithesis serves a clear political objective. Trump claims to have garnered the support of “100 million people” in the crypto community. He has been hammering home this message since 2024, notably in front of Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business.
China, however, bans private trading while developing its e-CNY. This contradiction allows the president to justify an approach based on clear rules.
The GENIUS Act, signed in July 2025, and the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve embody this vision of digital sovereignty. Behind this patriotic speech, a completely different reality is silently woven.
$1.4 billion: Trump's crypto empire and its paradox
Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals estimated crypto revenues of $1.4 billion. World Liberty Financial brought him nearly 500 million. The TRUMP memecoin generated approximately another 636 million.
Faced with these astronomical figures, the president justifies his gains by attributing them to the rise in financial markets. This defense, as clever as it appears, does not stand up to careful examination of the concrete facts.
The TRUMP token has fallen 80% since its launch, now trading around $1.67. Small investors have lost considerable sums, while the president pockets hundreds of millions.
On reactions are as sharp as a scalpel. “ He got 100 million votes and crypto money, then he rugpull 2 billion from his memecoin and hasn't done anything since » (@JosephEd27). Others welcome the presidential commitment: “ Finally something positive from the government » (@eightlends).
Richard Painter, former White House ethicist under George W. Bush, describes this situation as “ extraordinary conflict of interest “. The unease deepens when we examine the links between this policy and foreign interests, particularly Emirati ones.
Emirates, Clarity Act and gray zone: crypto policy on a thread
The New York Times reveals that a company linked to the United Arab Emirates bought 49% of World Liberty Financial. Shortly after, the Trump administration authorized the export of AI chips to this same strategic partner. A disturbing coincidence, which the White House brushes aside, although it is not very convincing.
“ Neither the president nor his family has ever had – and never will have – a conflict of interest », Says spokesperson Anna Kelly. However, the Clarity Act, which should regulate digital asset markets, has still not been passed by the American Congress.
Crypto policy therefore relies on fragile decrees and presidential declarations. A vulnerability that critics do not fail to highlight with biting irony. On X, a trader sums up the general atmosphere: “ Whether you are bullish or bearish, crypto is now part of the economic debate in Washington » (quoted by Grok).
The contradiction is striking: Trump is raising the Chinese threat, but his own camp has not secured the essential legislative framework. Meanwhile, the Trump family is getting richer, the Emirates are watching, and small holders are mourning their devalued memecoin.
Key figures to remember:
- Trump's crypto income in 2025: $1.4 billion;
- Fall of the TRUMP memecoin: 80% in one year;
- TRUMP token price at time of writing: $1.66;
- Emirati stake in World Liberty: 49%;
- Fairshake spending: 170 million for pro-crypto candidates.
The leadership war between China and the United States has never really stopped, or even weakened. While Trump hammers home his desire to dominate cryptos, Beijing is increasing its maneuvers in the world of AI. Recently, Alibaba banned its employees from using Claude, Anthropic's model. A spectacle revealing the technological tensions that cross the globe, where each side attempts its own battle.
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