The Department of Government Efficiency, under the Trump administration, has made some notable strides in reducing bureaucratic red tape. For instance, it’s now easier to identify potential favor-trading and self-dealing by the President, as it appears to be happening more openly. This increased transparency is quite efficient.

Cryptocurrency analysis platform Nansen AI revealed that World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance protocol operated primarily by President Trump’s three sons, invested $25 million in various cryptocurrencies, including $10 million in Ethereum, $10 million in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), and $1.5 million in MOVE. This investment came just a day before the White House Crypto Summit, which is scheduled to take place on Friday. Additionally, the company announced a “strategic reserve deal” with layer-1 blockchain project SUI on Thursday, resulting in a significant increase in the coin’s value.

To put this into perspective, it doesn’t require exceptional foresight to predict that the cryptocurrency market may experience a surge in response to the hype generated by the White House Crypto Summit. This is similar to what happened when Trump announced a “Crypto Strategic Reserve,” which led to a short-lived surge in crypto prices. The crypto market is highly predictable in its reaction to hype.

However, it’s essential to consider that Trump’s children are involved in the company, and World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff, the son of billionaire Trump associate Steve Witkoff, is one of the “industry leaders” invited to the summit. This raises questions about the potential for favoritism and manipulation. With the summit likely to generate significant hype, if not actual policy announcements that could impact the crypto market, it’s crucial to be aware of these connections.

Furthermore, it would be naive to overlook the fact that World Liberty Financial has apparently served as a means for individuals to curry favor with the President by benefiting his children financially.

For example, Justin Sun, the founder of the cryptocurrency TRON, was sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission in 2023 for allegedly committing fraud and manipulating the price of his cryptocurrency. Shortly after Sun purchased $75 million worth of tokens from World Liberty Financial and joined the company as an advisor, the SEC requested a stay in the case. This sequence of events raises eyebrows. Earlier this year, Reuters reported that several individuals who bought significant holdings of World Liberty tokens did so primarily to establish a connection with Trump. Additionally, World Liberty Financial is structured in a way that allows the Trump family to claim 75% of the net revenue, which is noteworthy.

Nancy Pelosi has faced criticism for her successful stock trading history, which has been so consistent that you can now track her trades and potentially benefit from her investment decisions. Perhaps it’s time to apply the same scrutiny to the crypto activities of World Liberty Financial, as they seem to have insider knowledge that could be profitable.