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Trump’s "Monopoly" Game: After NFTs, Presidential Coins, and Blockchain Games, What’s Next? Deep Tide TechFlow
The Final Cut: Will the Rate-Cycle End in Another Bitcoin Crash?
A 25-bp Gift from the Fed The FOMC just trimmed rates by 25 basis points—historic only in the sense that it may turbo-charge a bull run that is already on borrowed time. With the 2024 halving now 17 months behind us, history says a cyclical top is due around December 2025. Chair Powell’s cut—and the hint of two more before year-end—gives the ≈ US-$ 7.4 trn parked in money-market funds a powerful incentive to reach for yield. Spot-Bitcoin ETFs, BTC-treasury companies and zero-friction broker a...
Robinhood vs. Coinbase: A $160-Billion Duel
Baihua Blockchain • August 11, 2025 Author: Thejaswini MA | Translated & edited by Baihua --- A Quiet War in Your Pocket A silent battle is unfolding on your phone screen, and most people still haven’t noticed. America’s two flagship finance apps—Robinhood and Coinbase—are running diametrically opposed experiments on millions of users. Robinhood sits at No. 14 in the App Store’s Finance category; Coinbase is at No. 20. Both are worth roughly $80 billion. Both chase the same young investors, y...
$500 Million Bet on Anthropic: SBF Almost Made the Most Successful Investment in AI History
In 2021, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, invested $500 million in AI company Anthropic through his hedge fund Alameda Research, acquiring approximately 8% equity. At that time, the AI boom had not yet begun, and this investment was regarded as a highly forward-looking high-stakes bet. However, in 2022, SBF’s empire collapsed due to the FTX crisis, and his assets were liquidated. FTX eventually sold its Anthropic stake in two installments, reclaiming approx...
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Unpredictable rules, obsession with wealth accumulation, and no moral boundaries. At the start of 2025, the TRUMP token exploded onto the scene like a thunderclap just days before Trump’s inauguration. Its price surged from 0.18to75.35 before plummeting by 90% from its peak.
On April 18, the TRUMP token entered its first unlock period. By April 23, the official website announced that the top 220 holders of the meme coin would be invited to a private dinner, sparking another price spike. While this offered a glimmer of hope, it felt more like dangling an unreachable carrot to retain holders.
Now, insiders reveal Trump’s latest venture: a crypto game branded under his name, designed like Monopoly Go! and set to launch by late April. Just as the crypto world recovers from tariff-induced turbulence, Trump’s new game is poised to stir the pot again.
From reality to crypto, the businessman-turned-politician thrives. “Buy land, collect rent, bankrupt opponents…”—a recurring theme for Trump, who once declared, “I’ve always thought Monopoly was a great game.”
NFTs, presidential coins, blockchain games… What’s Next? For the crypto world, Trump remains one of its most unpredictable variables. In 2025 alone, he’s made waves:
On January 18, days before his inauguration, Trump announced a meme coin bearing his name on social media. The asset skyrocketed to $75.35, briefly becoming the 19th most valuable cryptocurrency globally.
The token’s initial offering released 200 million coins, with Trump-linked entities holding 80%. On April 18, 40 million tokens (20% of circulation) worth 300ℎ,300millionwereunlocked.Despitefearsofacrash,TRUMP held steady. The April 23 dinner announcement then fueled a 50% price jump to $14.71.
Trump’s Crypto Game Ambitions According to Fortune (April 15), Trump plans to launch a crypto game where players build virtual empires and earn tokens via “play-to-earn” mechanics. This would mark the latest addition to his family’s growing crypto portfolio.
Though Trump’s longtime associate Zanker denied similarities to Monopoly Go!, the late-April game launch was confirmed.
This isn’t Trump’s first crypto foray. Between 2022–2024, he released three NFT collections featuring his cartoon personas (e.g., superhero, presidential portraits). Buyers of 47+ “Mugshot Edition” NFTs received exclusive perks, like dinner invitations. “I own some crypto,” said attendee Jordan, “but this was really about meeting Trump.”
Despite claims that NFT sales were unrelated to his campaign, critics accuse Trump of exploiting crypto for profit, calling it “the worst conflict of interest in modern history.”
Monopoly-Inspired Moves, From Board Games to Crypto A lifelong Monopoly fan, Trump launched Trump: The Game in 1989. Whether in real estate or crypto, his playbook remains: “Buy land, build, dominate.”
From Bitcoin Skeptic to Crypto Champion Once a Bitcoin critic, Trump reversed course during his 2024 campaign, pledging to make the U.S. a crypto innovation hub while slamming Biden’s “overregulation.”
On January 23, three days into his second term, Trump signed Executive Order 14178, establishing a “National Digital Asset Reserve.” By March 6, he greenlit a strategic Bitcoin reserve, declaring, “Our nation must lead in crypto.”
That same day, the White House hosted its first crypto summit. Attendees—CEOs and investors marginalized under Biden—lavished praise on Trump, though no concrete policies emerged. The official livestream mysteriously cut off after 20 minutes.
The Trump Family’s Crypto Empire Trump’s clan has fully embraced crypto:
September 2024: Launched crypto lending platform World Liberty Financial (WLF), granting the family 75% of profits with zero liability.
November 2024: Filed trademarks for crypto payment service TruthFi and hinted at acquiring Bakkt.
February 2025: Applied for metaverse and NFT trademarks under DTTM.
March 2025: Sons Eric and Don Jr. invested in a Bitcoin mining firm to expand the family’s crypto footprint.
These ventures, including meme coins, have generated billions. Ethics experts call it “the most glaring conflict of interest in U.S. presidential history.” As biographer Timothy L. O’Brien noted, “Trump’s policy is always opportunistic—if you walk into his office with an easy way to make money, he’ll listen.”
Dismantling Crypto Regulation On April 7, the Justice Department dissolved its National Crypto Enforcement Team (NCET) under Trump’s directive to “end regulatory weaponization.” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the DOJ would halt “enforcement actions imposing regulatory frameworks on digital assets.”
Trump’s flair for self-mythology is legendary. Biographer Gwenda Blair wrote, “His most original creation was his own hype.” Even his 1987 memoir The Art of the Deal was later exposed by co-author Tony Schwartz as “putting lipstick on a pig.”
From 4,000+ lawsuits to 3,700 unresolved conflict-of-interest claims during his first term, Trump’s controversies never cease. Yet in January 2025, despite a felony conviction, he became the first U.S. president elected as a felon—proving his mantra: “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s whether you win!”
Sound familiar? The rules of his game remain unchanged: chaotic, wealth-obsessed, and morally unbound. Just like his 1989 board game flop, rebranded with a Trump twist
Unpredictable rules, obsession with wealth accumulation, and no moral boundaries. At the start of 2025, the TRUMP token exploded onto the scene like a thunderclap just days before Trump’s inauguration. Its price surged from 0.18to75.35 before plummeting by 90% from its peak.
On April 18, the TRUMP token entered its first unlock period. By April 23, the official website announced that the top 220 holders of the meme coin would be invited to a private dinner, sparking another price spike. While this offered a glimmer of hope, it felt more like dangling an unreachable carrot to retain holders.
Now, insiders reveal Trump’s latest venture: a crypto game branded under his name, designed like Monopoly Go! and set to launch by late April. Just as the crypto world recovers from tariff-induced turbulence, Trump’s new game is poised to stir the pot again.
From reality to crypto, the businessman-turned-politician thrives. “Buy land, collect rent, bankrupt opponents…”—a recurring theme for Trump, who once declared, “I’ve always thought Monopoly was a great game.”
NFTs, presidential coins, blockchain games… What’s Next? For the crypto world, Trump remains one of its most unpredictable variables. In 2025 alone, he’s made waves:
On January 18, days before his inauguration, Trump announced a meme coin bearing his name on social media. The asset skyrocketed to $75.35, briefly becoming the 19th most valuable cryptocurrency globally.
The token’s initial offering released 200 million coins, with Trump-linked entities holding 80%. On April 18, 40 million tokens (20% of circulation) worth 300ℎ,300millionwereunlocked.Despitefearsofacrash,TRUMP held steady. The April 23 dinner announcement then fueled a 50% price jump to $14.71.
Trump’s Crypto Game Ambitions According to Fortune (April 15), Trump plans to launch a crypto game where players build virtual empires and earn tokens via “play-to-earn” mechanics. This would mark the latest addition to his family’s growing crypto portfolio.
Though Trump’s longtime associate Zanker denied similarities to Monopoly Go!, the late-April game launch was confirmed.
This isn’t Trump’s first crypto foray. Between 2022–2024, he released three NFT collections featuring his cartoon personas (e.g., superhero, presidential portraits). Buyers of 47+ “Mugshot Edition” NFTs received exclusive perks, like dinner invitations. “I own some crypto,” said attendee Jordan, “but this was really about meeting Trump.”
Despite claims that NFT sales were unrelated to his campaign, critics accuse Trump of exploiting crypto for profit, calling it “the worst conflict of interest in modern history.”
Monopoly-Inspired Moves, From Board Games to Crypto A lifelong Monopoly fan, Trump launched Trump: The Game in 1989. Whether in real estate or crypto, his playbook remains: “Buy land, build, dominate.”
From Bitcoin Skeptic to Crypto Champion Once a Bitcoin critic, Trump reversed course during his 2024 campaign, pledging to make the U.S. a crypto innovation hub while slamming Biden’s “overregulation.”
On January 23, three days into his second term, Trump signed Executive Order 14178, establishing a “National Digital Asset Reserve.” By March 6, he greenlit a strategic Bitcoin reserve, declaring, “Our nation must lead in crypto.”
That same day, the White House hosted its first crypto summit. Attendees—CEOs and investors marginalized under Biden—lavished praise on Trump, though no concrete policies emerged. The official livestream mysteriously cut off after 20 minutes.
The Trump Family’s Crypto Empire Trump’s clan has fully embraced crypto:
September 2024: Launched crypto lending platform World Liberty Financial (WLF), granting the family 75% of profits with zero liability.
November 2024: Filed trademarks for crypto payment service TruthFi and hinted at acquiring Bakkt.
February 2025: Applied for metaverse and NFT trademarks under DTTM.
March 2025: Sons Eric and Don Jr. invested in a Bitcoin mining firm to expand the family’s crypto footprint.
These ventures, including meme coins, have generated billions. Ethics experts call it “the most glaring conflict of interest in U.S. presidential history.” As biographer Timothy L. O’Brien noted, “Trump’s policy is always opportunistic—if you walk into his office with an easy way to make money, he’ll listen.”
Dismantling Crypto Regulation On April 7, the Justice Department dissolved its National Crypto Enforcement Team (NCET) under Trump’s directive to “end regulatory weaponization.” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the DOJ would halt “enforcement actions imposing regulatory frameworks on digital assets.”
Trump’s flair for self-mythology is legendary. Biographer Gwenda Blair wrote, “His most original creation was his own hype.” Even his 1987 memoir The Art of the Deal was later exposed by co-author Tony Schwartz as “putting lipstick on a pig.”
From 4,000+ lawsuits to 3,700 unresolved conflict-of-interest claims during his first term, Trump’s controversies never cease. Yet in January 2025, despite a felony conviction, he became the first U.S. president elected as a felon—proving his mantra: “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s whether you win!”
Sound familiar? The rules of his game remain unchanged: chaotic, wealth-obsessed, and morally unbound. Just like his 1989 board game flop, rebranded with a Trump twist
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