Emmanuel OchayiRepublican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, recently announced the launch of his new cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial. Trump claimed that this DeFi (Decentralised Finance) platform would revolutionise financial access for everyone. However, the project has already encountered significant issues, raising concerns among experts and potential investors.
“Trump’s project is facing some serious questions,” said an unnamed source familiar with the project’s development. “The use of previously hacked platform codes in this new venture is a major red flag.”
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAccording to the project’s Whitepaper, 70per cent of the platform’s native token, WLFI, will be allocated to insiders, including the founders, team members, and service providers. This allocation strategy has sparked criticism, especially when compared to other major cryptocurrencies. For instance, Ethereum’s founders initially held only 16.6per cent of the tokens, and Cardano’s team held about 20 per cent.
“This is a concerning start,” said one financial analyst. “If this information holds, Trump’s project could be facing an uphill battle.”
The remaining 30 per cent of the tokens will be available to the public through a sale. However, a portion of the funds raised will also be directed to insiders, which has further fuelled skepticism.
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One consulting firm involved in the project reportedly responded to the allocation plan by asking, “Is this a joke?” The project team has yet to confirm or deny the details circulating in the media.
US Election Polls Reflect Shifting Dynamics
As Trump’s cryptocurrency project faces scrutiny, his presidential campaign is also experiencing challenges. The latest polls indicate a shift in voter sentiment following an assassination attempt on Trump earlier this year.
According to a report from USA Today, support for Vice President Kamala Harris has surged, with her supporters showing more enthusiasm for voting compared to Trump’s base. This marks a significant change from the immediate aftermath of the assassination attempt, which had initially galvanized Trump’s supporters.
A Suffolk University poll now shows Harris leading Trump by a margin of 48 per cent to 43 per cent. This surge in support for Harris is largely attributed to her replacing President Joe Biden, who has faced criticism over his health and age during the campaign.
“Kamala Harris has energized the Democratic base,” said a political analyst. “Her emergence as the candidate has shifted the dynamics of the race, and Trump’s campaign is feeling the impact.”
As the US election approaches, Trump’s campaign will need to address both the concerns surrounding his cryptocurrency project and the changing political landscape. Whether Trump can regain momentum remains to be seen, but his campaign is undoubtedly entering a critical phase.
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
