Push for Ban on Elected Officials Launching Meme Coins Amid Market Decline
Blockchain analytics firm Nansen reports nearly $3.8 billion in losses from President Trump’s meme coin, with over a million investors affected. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing to ban elected officials and their spouses from launching or endorsing digital assets like the Trump Meme Coin as part of the Clarity Act. Despite this proposed legislation, the broader meme coin market remains active but has significantly declined in value since its 2024 peak.
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