The Trump family is expanding its involvement in the cryptocurrency industry, building a broad crypto empire that includes memecoins and mining operations. This expansion coincides with efforts by Congress to promote deregulation in the crypto sector, despite ongoing market instability. Critics have accused the Trump family of leveraging political power to profit from the crypto industry, describing these activities as a financial grift. Reports highlight concerns that the Trump administration is undermining regulatory oversight while increasing its financial footprint in cryptocurrency.