US EditionThe Future of Sports and Cryptocurrency: A New Playing Field
- The individual known as "SUN," recognized by regulators and law enforcement, secured a spot at a crypto-themed gala dinner with President Trump in January 2025 by purchasing the largest amount of $TRUMP meme coins.
- Sun's win follows his $30 million purchase of crypto tokens from World Liberty Financial, a Trump-backed venture that funnels 75% of token sales proceeds to the Trump family as fees.
- Sun faces a 2023 SEC lawsuit for market manipulation and offering unregistered securities, though the suit is paused as the Trump administration eases crypto enforcement under Trump-appointed SEC leadership.
- The $TRUMP coin launched in January 2025 showed volatile prices, peaking near $75 before falling below $8, with buyers spending over $140 million hoping to attend the event, raising corruption and constitutional concerns.
- The dinner at Trump's D.C.-area club for the top 220 $TRUMP holders and the Trump family's crypto ties have attracted watchdog and lawmaker criticism, while the White House denies conflicts of interest.
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The Future of Sports and Cryptocurrency: A New Playing Field
The sports world has always been quick to embrace innovation, from high-tech equipment to advanced analytics. Now, a digital revolution is transforming how fans interact with their favorite teams and athletes. Cryptocurrency has entered the arena, creating new economic models…
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Meet the man — once sued by the SEC — who won the crypto contest to have dinner with the president
We now know who won the contest to attend an intimate dinner with President Donald Trump by buying his cryptocurrency — and he’s a familiar face to Securities and Exchange Commission regulators and law enforcement officials. Justin Sun, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, confirmed in an X post Tuesday that he was behind the account, labeled “SUN,” that purchased the most $TRUMP meme coin to sit at the president’s table at a crypto-focused gala…
Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Says He's Headed to Trump Dinner as Top Meme Coin Holder - WorldNL Magazine
In brief Tron founder Justin Sun confirmed he was the top TRUMP meme coin holder ranked on the official leaderboard. Due to his placement, Sun will attend the President's upcoming gala dinner alongside an exclusive reception and private tour. Scrutiny has surrounded the gala dinner, along with Sun's previous support of Trump's family crypto endeavors. A list of 220 of the top holders of President Donald Trump’s official Solana-based meme coin (T…
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