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Trump's Self-Dealing Scandal: Crypto Bank Approval

Trump's Self-Dealing Scandal: Crypto Bank Approval

Trump's crypto company World Liberty Financial received OCC approval to operate a national trust bank, with Trump owning 38% and net worth up $2B. This is unprecedented self-dealing as a Trump-appointed regulator now oversees his bank, raising corruption risks and politicized finance concerns.

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Updated Aug 25, 2026