As the US presidential election is approaching, market trends indicate that Donald Trump's chances of winning are quite high.
However, on October 13, the police reported that they had successfully thwarted the third assassination attempt on the former president, according to The Telegraph.
Nevertheless, he has not wavered in his campaign - particularly in pushing his latest cryptocurrency initiative.
WLF Token Officially Launched
Indeed, on that very day, Trump announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial (WLF), will open its Token Sale on October 15.
Furthermore, to connect with potential investors, the WLF team and advisors will participate in a Twitter Spaces session on October 14, providing in-depth insights into the public Token Sale and the project's vision.
WLF aims to transform the financial landscape by utilizing blockchain technology to provide decentralized lending services, creating a fresh alternative to traditional banking institutions.
With a focus on inclusivity and transparency, WLF seeks to challenge what Trump describes as an "unfair" financial system, empowering users through its innovative approach.
According to recent reports, the project has already started onboarding users, although access is currently limited to accredited investors in the US and non-US citizens, reflecting their commitment to creating a more equitable financial environment.
Trump emphasized:
"While these whitepapers are currently only open to accredited investors in the US and all non-US citizens, we have not turned our backs on the everyday American.
Our mission is to bring financial freedom to all, regardless of their background or account balance."
Community Reactions
However, this announcement seems to have disappointed some crypto leaders, such as Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus, who commented:
"How boring."
Another X user also remarked,
This situation reflects Trump's awareness of the sentiments of crypto voters and the crucial role that cryptocurrency plays in this election cycle.
The Story So Far and the Latest Trends
Looking back, despite facing a first assassination attempt on July 14, Trump remained resolute, expressing his intention to attend an upcoming Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
This also boosted the cryptocurrency market and Trump's electoral prospects on Polymarket.
However, after the second assassination attempt in mid-September, the cryptocurrency market was affected, leading to a decline in Trump's position on Polymarket, where he was temporarily surpassed by Kamala Harris.
Currently, data from Polymarket shows Trump leading with 54% of the vote, compared to 45.4% for Harris.
In the broader market, the global cryptocurrency market capitalization reached $2.24 trillion, reflecting a 2% increase in the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.
Notably, MAGA [TRUMP] has increased by 6.7%, while Kamala Harris [KAMA] has recorded a 2.2% decline, according to CoinGecko.
