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VC declines Trump crypto venture over founder's crypto ignorance

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A venture capitalist declined to advise the Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), after discovering co-founder Steve Witkoff's lack of understanding about cryptocurrencies and memecoins. The venture, which launched in 2024, has been linked to crypto billionaire Justin Sun, who invested $45 million but later sued WLFI for fraud. The WLFI token has since plummeted in value, causing significant losses for investors. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operators; highlights challenges in understanding nascent crypto markets.

RANK_REASON The story focuses on a specific instance of a VC declining to join a venture due to founder knowledge gaps, rather than a broader industry trend or a significant market event.

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VC declines Trump crypto venture over founder's crypto ignorance

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Camila Grigera Naón ·

    A VC says he declined to join the Trump family’s crypto venture after cofounder Steve Witkoff couldn’t pronounce ‘memecoin’

    Longtime venture capitalist Nic Carter said Steve Witkoff’s limited crypto knowledge dissuaded him from investing in World Liberty Financial.

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