Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders 13 hours ago Share Save João da Silva Business reporter, BBC News Share Save Getty Images The meme coin is one of several crypto-related ventures launched by businesses linked to Trump The price of Donald Trump's cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. The website for the $Trump meme coin says its 220 biggest holders will be invited to a private gala dinner with the president on 22 May, describing it as the "most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the world." According to crypto trading platform Coinbase, $Trump jumped by more than 70% after the announcement. But it remains well below the record high of more than $74 (£42.40) reached shortly after its launch in January. The digital currency is one of several crypto-related ventures launched by businesses linked to Trump, who has called himself the "crypto president". As well as the gala dinner, which will be held at ... Read full article.