Nikolas Sargeant
Donald Trump Jr. has officially created a Telegram channel named "The DeFiant Ones," marking the Trump family's anticipated entry into decentralized finance. The channel, which has attracted nearly 13,000 subscribers, serves as the latest preview of the family's upcoming crypto initiative.
Trump Jr. announced on X: "There's a lot of speculation about our crypto project. For accurate information and official updates, join our Telegram channel. Get the facts straight from the source!"
The Telegram channel's admin emphasized its status as the sole authorized communication platform for the project, warning: "Be cautious of impersonators and scams—our team won't initiate private messages."
Trump Jr.'s DeFi Platform Tease Sparks Speculation
Last week, Donald Trump Jr. revealed plans for a new venture aimed at launching a cryptocurrency platform to tackle banking service disparities.
Interest in the project grew when he hinted at a significant DeFi announcement on August 7 via X, leading to widespread conjecture about a potential new meme coin.
His brother Eric Trump added to the excitement by posting on X about an upcoming "big announcement."
Trump Family Embraces Crypto as Donald Pledges Industry Support
The family's growing crypto interest aligns with Donald Trump's recent shift towards the sector. The Republican presidential candidate is working to gain support from the crypto community by promising industry-friendly policies.
Speaking at the recent Bitcoin 2024 Nashville conference, he committed to making the US a global crypto leader if reelected. Trump also vowed to remove SEC Chair Gary Gensler, widely seen as opposing the crypto industry, on his first day in office.
