A little-known fintech that reached a valuation above $1 billion after partnering with the Trump family’s crypto platform has sold its core business for about $12 million.
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
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A landmark cryptocurrency bill has stalled in the US Senate, dealing a setback to the industry's effort to secure its top legislative priority. The impasse comes despite a reported $225 million spending push by crypto interests.
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Fintech That Soared on Trump Sells Core Business for $12 Million
Summary
A little-known fintech that reached a valuation above $1 billion after partnering with the Trump family’s crypto platform has sold its core business for about $12 million.
The sale marks a sharp reversal from the company’s headline valuation, showing how quickly politically
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The deal exposes the fragility of valuations built on political access and crypto hype rather than proven fundamentals.
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Landmark crypto bill stalls in US Senate despite $225mn spending push
Summary
A landmark cryptocurrency bill has stalled in the US Senate, dealing a setback to the industry's effort to secure its top legislative priority. The impasse comes despite a reported $225 million spending push by crypto interests.
The spending has not resolved the core dispute among lawmakers, leaving the bill without a
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The setback keeps the US crypto market operating without the durable regulatory framework the industry has spent heavily to secure.
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