From Cointelegraph

May 9, 2025 5:15 PM:

US Vice President JD Vance will be the first sitting VP to speak at a digital asset conference in Las Vegas on May 28. Vance holds $250,000 to $500,001 worth of Bitcoin (BTC). Trump’s sons are also scheduled to speak at the event, raising concerns about the Trump family’s ties to crypto.

Vance’s appearance comes as Democratic lawmakers criticize Trump’s connections to the crypto industry. Representative Maxine Waters halted a discussion on a crypto bill to explore “Trump’s crypto corruption,” while nine Senate Democrats blocked a vote on a stablecoin bill, citing concerns about the Trump family enriching themselves through World Liberty Financial.

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