Official Trump memecoin launch breaks records, as Solana (SOL) rallies to new all-time high – Cointelegraph

Cryptocurrency markets were in for a surprise on January 18 when the “Official Trump” (TRUMP) meme coin, backed by President-elect Donald Trump, was launched without prior notice. The announcement was made through Mr. Trump's social media accounts, directing users to purchase Solana tokens through designated centralized intermediaries and providing contract addresses. The meme coin launch […]

Trump launches first official cryptocurrency

President-elect Trump launched the first official cryptocurrency, and its value rose rapidly as the inauguration weekend began. “My new official Trump meme is here! It's time to celebrate everything we stand for: victory! Join my special Trump community. Get Trump now,” the president-elect said. society of truth Friday night. $TRUMP's price had risen 550 percent […]

Trump, Vance official portraits released ahead of Inauguration Day

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday released his official inaugural portrait with a villainous look that has been compared to his 2023 headshot. The portrait shows the soon-to-be commander-in-chief looking coldly into the camera with a furrowed brow. Trump's 2025 presidential portrait bears a striking resemblance to his iconic headshot. trump vance administration President Trump is […]

Chicago official slams Brandon Johnson’s new ICE guidelines: ‘Who is the mayor trying to protect?’

Chicago officials have criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson for announcing new guidelines for dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. friday johnson Guidelines released As for how to handle ICE visits on city property, it reaffirmed the administration's “commitment to the Welcoming City Ordinance.” The mayor's office has prepared for […]

Meta official blasts CEO Mark Zuckerberg for ‘buckling to political pressure’

Meta executives condemn CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to stop fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, saying the social media mogul has criticized President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. He previously said he was “succumbing to political pressure.'' The comments from Michael McConnell, co-chair of Meta's Oversight Committee, come after Zuckerberg's sudden shift in policy to loosen content […]