Trump’s Crypto Chaos: Stablecoin Shakes, Hackers Giggle, and Dollars Wobble

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What on Earth Happened? (A Tale of Dollars, Drama, and Digital Shenanigans)

  • USD1, the stablecoin with more drama than a soap opera, dipped to $0.994-because apparently, even digital dollars need a thrill ride.
  • The folks at World Liberty Financial (yes, the Trump-adjacent crypto wizards) claim hackers, influencers, and short-sellers teamed up for a “coordinated attack.” Because nothing says “financial stability” like a cyber heist and paid Twitter rants.
  • Thankfully, their dollar-for-token swap feature saved the day. Because nothing screams “trust me” like a stablecoin that needs a safety net.

Ah, the world of crypto-where a stablecoin is as stable as a Jenga tower after a few glasses of wine. USD1, the brainchild of World Liberty Financial (a group with ties to the Trump family, because why not?), took a little tumble on Monday. Not a big one, mind you-just a 0.6% dip from its $1 peg. But in the land of digital dollars, that’s enough to send everyone into a tizzy.

According to the USD1 team, this wasn’t just a random wobble. Oh no. It was a “coordinated attack,” complete with hacked cofounder accounts, paid influencers spreading FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt-crypto’s favorite acronym), and short positions on their native token, WLFI. Because nothing says “we’re serious about stability” like accusing everyone of trying to tank your coin.

“It didn’t work,” they declared on X (formerly Twitter, because even social media can’t escape rebranding). Apparently, their redemption mechanism-which lets holders swap tokens for actual U.S. dollars-saved the day. Though, let’s be honest, the coin was still trading at $0.998. Close enough, right?

With a $5 billion market cap, USD1 is no small player, though it’s still trailing behind heavyweights like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC. But hey, at least they’ve got drama. And in the crypto world, drama is the only stable thing.

So, what’s the takeaway? Stablecoins are only as stable as the people (and hackers) behind them. And if you’re going to link your coin to a political dynasty, maybe invest in better cybersecurity. Just a thought.

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2026-02-23 18:43