Trump Buys Goods with Bitcoin, Making History as First US President to Use Crypto

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The case underscores the growing regulatory and reputational risk of crypto projects tied to political figures, reinforcing a broader market shift toward institutional‑grade, compliance‑first tokens. In a market already under macro‑fear (Fear & Greed 26), any new legal drama further fuels risk‑off sentiment and strengthens Bitcoin's dominance.

Billionaire investor Justin Sun sued the Trump family's World Liberty crypto venture, alleging extortion after spending $45 million on its tokens.