September 14, 2026 · Corruption, Ethics & Self-Dealing

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Trump Agrees to Meme-Coin Ban, Blind Trust to Push Crypto Bill Through Senate

Trump agreed to new ethics provisions in the Senate's crypto bill to secure votes for passage: barring himself, Melania Trump, other elected officials and spouses, and federal judges from issuing meme coins; requiring...

February 27, 2025 · Economy, Trade & Fiscal Policy

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SEC Clears Meme Coins, and Trump's Crypto Era Gets Official Blessing

On February 27, 2025, the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued a staff statement concluding that meme coins, crypto assets built around internet trends or celebrity branding rather than any underlying business...