The crypto industry has hailed President Trump as a savior. But shortly before his inauguration, Trump made a surprise move that shook the crypto world. WSJ’s Vicky Ge Huang explains the president’s new cryptocurrency and why it has ruffled feathers.

Further Reading:

-$TRUMP Is Already Worth Billions. What to Know About the Meme Coin. 

-Crypto Thought Trump Would Bring It Legitimacy. Then He Launched a Meme Coin. 

Further Listening:

-Bitcoin Hit $100k. What's Next? 

-Inside the Trump Crypto Bromance 

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