Trump, Who Has Amassed Enormous Wealth in Crypto, Hosts Industry Leaders

NYT Business Wednesday 19 August 2026, 21:49 UTC By David Yaffe-Bellany and Sharon LaFraniere 1 min read

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President Trump at the White House with crypto executives on Wednesday. A onetime crypto skeptic, Mr. Trump embraced the technology on the campaign trail in 2024.

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