These initiatives have sparked debates among policymakers. On May 8, 2025, Senate Democrats blocked a bill intended to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, halting one of President Trump’s major . Despite prior bipartisan support, the bill failed a procedural vote 49-48, as Democrats expressed concerns about insufficient protections in the legislation and Trump’s potential to profit from crypto ventures.
Critics argue that the intertwining of political influence and cryptocurrency ventures raises ethical concerns. For instance, GD Culture Group, a small Nasdaq-listed tech firm with operations in China and a market value of approximately $26 million, announced plans to raise up to $300 million to invest in cryptocurrencies, including $TRUMP, a meme coin associated with President Donald Trump. This move has raised questions about potential foreign influence and ethical transparency.