Crypto President, or the Yuan Shikai of the Industry?
An article titled "Encryption President or Industry's Yuan Shikai?" draws a historical parallel between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Yuan Shikai, a Chinese general who briefly restored imperial rule in 1915, suggesting that both were initially seen as saviors but ultimately betrayed their supporters' trust.
The piece argues that Trump was embraced by the crypto industry during the 2024 election as a pro-crypto leader who would ease regulatory pressures. His administration did take initial friendly steps, such as replacing SEC Chair Gary Gensler and pausing lawsuits against major exchanges, which helped drive Bitcoin to new all-time highs.
However, the article claims this support was superficial and self-serving. It highlights that Trump and his family allegedly engaged in lucrative meme coin schemes, with tokens like TRUMP and MELANIA, which reportedly earned the family over $1 billion before crashing and harming retail investors. This behavior is compared to the corruption of President Ulysses S. Grant's administration.
Furthermore, the author contends that Trump’s trade war and tariff policies, particularly the escalation against China in October 2025, triggered a massive market crash. On October 11, 2025, Bitcoin plummeted from $126,000 to around $102,000, leading to over $19 billion in liquidations and marking the start of a crypto winter.
The article concludes that Trump used crypto for political gain and personal enrichment rather than genuinely supporting technological innovation, ultimately damaging the industry and betraying the trust placed in him. It warns that real progress must come from technological advancement, not political figures.
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