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Trump family stablecoin used for UFC prize money at White House

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UFC fighters at a White House event were paid prize money in USD1, a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a company linked to the Trump family. This arrangement has raised ethical concerns, as while most federal employees are prohibited from participating in matters affecting their financial interests, the President is exempt from this law. World Liberty Financial, founded by Trump family members, has generated significant revenue from its stablecoin, USD1, which is backed by cash and U.S. Treasuries. AI

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Trump family stablecoin used for UFC prize money at White House

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

    UFC fighters at the White House got paid with Trump family stablecoins—but an ethics expert says a gap in the law allows this

    The use of USD1 for UFC bonuses exposes how presidential exemptions from key ethics rules blur the line between public duty and private profit.

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