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After the 'Golden Finger' Points to IBM, the Stock God Trump's Next Target Emerges

The White House occupant is being called a "stock god." Financial disclosures show former President Trump executed 3,642 stock trades in Q1 2026, averaging 58 per trading day. More significantly, a pattern has emerged where companies he publicly praises often see their stock prices rise and frequently overlap with his personal portfolio holdings, government industrial policy, and federal funding. Since a high-profile Tesla event in March 2025, Trump has publicly endorsed at least nine companies, including Intel, Dell, Micron, Palantir, IBM, Apple, Thermo Fisher, Nvidia, and AMD. These "Trump concept stocks" share key traits: they are tied to AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, or "Made in America" narratives; they often receive government contracts, subsidies (like CHIPS Act funding), or regulatory favors; and their CEOs typically have strong personal or political ties to Trump. Timing raises questions. In several instances, such as with Palantir and Dell, Trump's personal account established or increased positions weeks before his public endorsements, which were followed by significant stock price jumps. While his assets are reportedly held in a blind trust managed by his children, the correlation is notable. Based on this pattern, analysis suggests the next companies likely to be endorsed are those where the US government has already taken a strategic equity stake but which haven't yet received a high-profile "call-out." Prime candidates include MP Materials (rare earths, 15% DoD interest), Lithium Americas (lithium, DoE-backed), and quantum computing firms like IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave, which are reportedly in talks for government equity-for-funding deals. Other potential names are Oracle (deep political ties) and GlobalFoundries (semiconductors and quantum funding). These stocks carry high political premium, meaning their valuations are highly sensitive to political favor, which can be volatile.

marsbit06/02 08:07

After the 'Golden Finger' Points to IBM, the Stock God Trump's Next Target Emerges

marsbit06/02 08:07

Score a Premium World Cup Hospitality Experience! ZOOMEX World Cup Carnival Opens With a $300,000 Prize Pool

ZOOMEX, a global cryptocurrency trading platform, has launched the "Win a Trip to the World Cup!" campaign from May 28 to June 28, 2026. The campaign features a total prize pool of $300,000. Users who complete designated contract trading tasks can qualify to share the prize pool and unlock rewards including USDT bonuses, trial funds, BTC position-opening vouchers, and travel subsidies. The top-tier rewards offer premium hospitality experiences for select 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including group-stage, semi-final, and final games, covering viewing seats and travel support. Specific reward tiers correspond to different trading volumes, with potential cash redemptions ranging from 1,500 to 8,000 USDT alongside travel benefits. The campaign also includes exclusive deposit rewards for new users. ZOOMEX emphasizes that this is an independent promotion and is not affiliated with any official World Cup organizers or rights holders.

TheNewsCrypto06/01 08:19

Score a Premium World Cup Hospitality Experience! ZOOMEX World Cup Carnival Opens With a $300,000 Prize Pool

TheNewsCrypto06/01 08:19

Tether and Bybit Launch $1M Golden Month Giveaway With XAUT Rewards

Tether, the largest company in the digital assets sector, and Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by volume, have jointly launched the Golden Month Giveaway. This month-long promotion features a $1 million total prize pool and focuses on gold-backed digital assets. Users can earn up to $30 for each eligible referral and receive entries into a Lucky Draw for a chance to win up to one ounce of gold paid in XAUT, Tether's gold-backed token. The campaign, running until March 25, 2026, also offers a limited-time 12% APR XAUT earn product. It aims to provide stability-focused rewards and fixed-income options during periods of market volatility, encouraging user participation through trading and referrals.

TheNewsCrypto03/11 12:50

Tether and Bybit Launch $1M Golden Month Giveaway With XAUT Rewards

TheNewsCrypto03/11 12:50

BingX Launches Zero-Fee Carnival for Spot Trading on Crypto & TradFi Assets

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a limited-time Zero-Fee Carnival for spot trading. The campaign removes trading fees for selected markets, including newly listed tokens, major trading pairs like BTC and ETH, and TradFi assets such as spot stocks and tokenized commodities. Key offers include zero fees on TradFi assets for 30 days, popular tokens for 10 days, and all new tokens for their first 7 days after listing. The zero-fee promotion for new tokens will continue as a long-term feature. Additionally, BingX is running a Spin-the-Wheel promotion where users can earn rewards by completing tasks like registration and trading.

TheNewsCrypto03/03 10:12

BingX Launches Zero-Fee Carnival for Spot Trading on Crypto & TradFi Assets

TheNewsCrypto03/03 10:12

MEXC Supports VND and PHP QR Code Purchases With Zero Fees

MEXC, a leading digital asset exchange, has announced support for crypto purchases using the VietQR and QRPh payment systems in Vietnam and the Philippines, respectively. This integration allows users to buy digital assets with zero fees through familiar, government-backed local payment methods. The promotion, running from February 25 to March 25, 2026, waives all platform fees for VND and PHP transactions. This move aligns with MEXC's goal to enhance digital asset accessibility by removing cost barriers and leveraging local infrastructure, catering to the region's strong crypto adoption trends.

TheNewsCrypto02/25 10:16

MEXC Supports VND and PHP QR Code Purchases With Zero Fees

TheNewsCrypto02/25 10:16

Zoomex Launches “February Rapid Sprint” Growth Season: Redefining New Standards for Contract Trading with Asset Sovereignty and Rule Transparency

Zoomex has launched its "February Rapid Sprint" Growth Season, featuring a $100,000 prize pool, to promote asset sovereignty and rule transparency in contract trading. The campaign, running from February 12 to 28, offers new users a $10 bonus, deposit-based rewards up to $1,000, and trading incentives including XAUT airdrops backed by physical gold. Zoomex emphasizes its dual liquidity pool for low slippage and transparent execution, alongside its commitment to fairness and user trust. The platform, which holds multiple regulatory licenses and partners with Haas F1 Team and Emiliano Martínez, aims to provide a secure, accessible trading environment for its global user base.

TheNewsCrypto02/14 11:42

Zoomex Launches “February Rapid Sprint” Growth Season: Redefining New Standards for Contract Trading with Asset Sovereignty and Rule Transparency

TheNewsCrypto02/14 11:42

Bithumb Blames System Flaws For $40 Billion Bitcoin Giveaway

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed 620,000 Bitcoin (worth over $40 billion) instead of 620,000 Won ($426) due to a system flaw during a promotional event. The exchange halted trading and withdrawals within 35 minutes, recovering most of the funds, though 1,786 BTC were sold by users before action could be taken. Regulators have stated those users must return the funds. Bithumb, which held only 40,000 BTC at the time, cited a 24-hour transaction processing lag as a key factor. The error caused a 17% drop in Bitcoin's price on the exchange. Bithumb will compensate affected users and waive trading fees.

bitcoinist02/11 20:03

Bithumb Blames System Flaws For $40 Billion Bitcoin Giveaway

bitcoinist02/11 20:03

Epic Blunder: South Korean Exchange "Slip-up" Sends Out $44 Billion in Error

In a major operational error, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed Bitcoin worth over $44 billion to users, causing a sharp drop in the platform’s Bitcoin price and triggering a regulatory review. The incident occurred when Bithumb intended to issue a promotional cash payment of 2,000 won (approx. $1.4) per user. Due to a system error, 695 users each received at least 2,000 Bitcoin instead. The exchange restricted trading and withdrawals within 35 minutes and has since recovered 99.7% of the wrongly distributed Bitcoin. As a result, Bitcoin prices on Bithumb temporarily plunged by 17% before partially recovering. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission described the incident as exposing "the vulnerability and risks of virtual assets" and announced plans to examine internal controls and operations at Bithumb and other exchanges. If violations are found, on-site inspections will follow. Bithumb attributed the mistake to an internal operational error and emphasized that it was not caused by external hacking or security breaches. Approximately 0.3% of the Bitcoin, worth around $132 million, remains unrecovered. The error occurred when the system incorrectly substituted "Bitcoin" for "Korean won," amplifying the reward amount by billions of times. As South Korea’s second-largest crypto exchange, Bithumb’s incident may lead to stricter industry-wide risk management and technical reliability standards.

华尔街日报02/08 00:59

Epic Blunder: South Korean Exchange "Slip-up" Sends Out $44 Billion in Error

华尔街日报02/08 00:59

Bithumb Issues Statement Over Reward Payment Error – Details

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has addressed a significant internal error that resulted in the accidental distribution of 620,000 BTC (worth billions) to 695 users during a promotional event, instead of the intended 2,000 KRW reward. The mistake caused a flash crash of approximately 10% on the exchange as some recipients immediately sold the Bitcoin. Bithumb responded by freezing affected accounts within 35 minutes and has since recovered 99.7% of the overpaid BTC. The exchange confirmed the incident was an operational error, not a security breach, and assured users that all customer assets remain safe. The broader crypto market is also noted to have recovered slightly, with its total capitalization rising to $2.34 trillion.

bitcoinist02/07 17:32

Bithumb Issues Statement Over Reward Payment Error – Details

bitcoinist02/07 17:32

New York's "Egg Giveaway" Battle: Polymarket Opens a Store, Kalshi Issues Coupons, What Are the Giants Up To?

Two prediction market giants, Kalshi and Polymarket, are launching offline promotional campaigns in New York to attract users and influence regulatory perception. Ahead of the Super Bowl, Kalshi offered $50 worth of free groceries at a local market through a limited-time pop-up event, encouraging participation in low-stakes predictions like local gas price changes. Polymarket went further, announcing the opening of a “free grocery store” in New York and donating $1 million to a food bank, while distributing free produce like tomatoes and eggs—a tactic reminiscent of classic user-acquisition strategies in China. The $50 offer holds significant value in New York: it can buy about 1.5 pounds of beef, five McDonald’s meals, or cover two days of food for an average person. Both campaigns drew considerable public attention, with long queues reported. Beyond user growth, these moves appear strategically timed amid regulatory scrutiny. New York state lawmakers are considering bills to restrict prediction markets, likening them to unregulated gambling. By addressing food affordability—a key issue aligned with local political discourse—Kalshi and Polymarket may be attempting to shape a more favorable regulatory environment, even though direct oversight falls to state and federal authorities.

marsbit02/04 07:52

New York's "Egg Giveaway" Battle: Polymarket Opens a Store, Kalshi Issues Coupons, What Are the Giants Up To?

marsbit02/04 07:52

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