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From Trump to Melania, we now have the Ivanka Trump coin. The crypto industry is going full Trump Mania, but at least one family member isn’t happy with the latest development, especially the release of the $ Ivanka coin.
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In a message on Twitter/X, Ivanka Trump Blasted the news of the new crypto project, calling it a “fake crypto coin” that is currently being promoted without her consent. The presidential daughter stated that she is not affiliated with the project and is currently working with her legal team on the unauthorized use of her name in the marketing of the crypto.
This isn’t the first time a Trump-themed coin became available in the market. Just days before taking office, Trump advertised a meme coin, followed by the launch of the $Melania Coin.
Ivanka publicly denies any link to $Ivanka Crypto Project
On Thursday, the presidential daughter publicly denied any links to a new crypto-meme coin being marketed under her name. In a Twitter/X post that has generated more than 1.2 million impressions, Ivanka gave a Strong warning and reminder to consumers against this suspicious crypto project.
It has come to my attention that a fake crypto coin called “Ivanka Trump” or “$Ivanka” is being promoted without my permission or approval.
To be clear, I am not involved in this coin. This fake coin threatens to deceive consumers and cheat them out of their hard-earned money,…
– Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump) January 23, 2025
Ivanka shared that she had no connection with the project and criticized the developers for using her likeness and name without approval, calling it a violation of her rights. She added that her legal team is taking this issue seriously and plans to sue for misuse of identity.
The presidential daughter added that the crypto project is not only unacceptable, but also misleading and exploitative. Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, held important positions in the first Trump administration. However, the pair seem to be enjoying their time on the sidelines.
Controversy swirls around the new coin releases
Trump themed meme coins are some of the most popularly traded tokens on the market today. However, their release and marketing were controversial. On January 17, US President Donald Trump launched the official Trump token on the Solana Blockchain. Then, after two days, the First Lady also announced her coin, the “Melania Coin,” backed by the Solana Blockchain.
President Trump used Truth Social to announce his crypto coin and encourage the community to join the celebration and the special Trump community. Days after launch, the Trump token hit an all-time high of $75, pushing the project’s market cap to $15 billion.
However, enthusiasm on Trump’s coin immediately fizzled, trading at the $37 level, reflecting a 50% decline. Also, the Melania Meme Coin suffered the same fate, falling 80%, and it is now trading at $2.8.
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Trump Continues Pro-Crypto Stance
Before the November election, Trump signaled his intention to support Bitcoin and crypto projects. He promised a favorable crypto environment and outlined specific plans, including replacing SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and supporting a Bitcoin Reserve.
On January 23, Trump issued his first crypto regulation, banning the creation and issuance of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
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