Former President Donald Trump has announced the upcoming launch of a new cryptocurrency platform called "The DeFiant Ones," aimed at unbanked and underserved communities. The announcement, made through a post on Truth Social, hinted at a platform focused on providing financial alternatives outside traditional banking systems.
Trump's message emphasized the need for financial independence, stating, "For too long, the average American has been squeezed by the big banks and financial elites. It’s time we take a stand—together. #BeDefiant." The platform’s name is a nod to decentralized finance (DeFi), a sector that allows users to engage in financial activities without traditional intermediaries.
Although details are scarce, the platform's official Telegram channel has been active since August 15th, positioning itself as the "only official Telegram channel for the Trump Crypto project." However, the exact nature of the platform—whether it’s a cryptocurrency, a trading platform, or something else—remains unclear.
In recent interviews, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump hinted that the project would cater to the unbanked population, which they claim makes up a significant portion of the country. Eric Trump noted that the platform could enable instant loan approvals based on algorithms, bypassing traditional banking policies that often exclude many Americans.
This isn’t Trump’s first venture into the cryptocurrency world. He recently spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, where he criticized regulatory oversight and pledged to remove SEC Chair Gary Gensler if reelected. Trump also disclosed having between $1 million and $5 million in Ethereum and made $7.2 million from NFT sales. However, the market for his NFTs has seen a sharp decline, with trading volume dropping by 99% since April.
The DeFiant Ones joins the growing list of Trump’s ventures into emerging financial technologies, promising to provide financial solutions for those traditionally excluded by the banking system. As the project unfolds, it will be closely watched to see how it aligns with its lofty goals.
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