Trump-Adjacent Crypto Project Faces Accountability Questions
Real Trump Coins, a project associated with the former president, denied authorizing the launch of a GOLD token that has since collapsed. The denial came as scrutiny intensified over control of the project's X account, associated domains, and the concentration of token supply among holders.
The incident underscores ongoing regulatory and reputational risks surrounding political figures' involvement in crypto ventures. Questions over account authorization and token distribution practices reflect persistent tensions between decentralized asset claims and centralized control structures that have drawn regulatory concern.
Congressional Momentum Building on Surveillance and Tech Oversight
Senator Bernie Sanders announced forthcoming legislation targeting mass surveillance technologies, specifically citing concerns over Flock Safety's 120,000-plus AI camera network. Sanders characterized the deployment as pushing the United States toward a "surveillance state," signaling bipartisan concern over unregulated AI and data collection infrastructure.
