Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, has been linked to a cryptocurrency project, DJT, also known as “TrumpCoin.” Martin Shkreli, known as “Pharma Bro,” recently claimed that Barron was the initiator of the DJT token, launched with his father’s knowledge and approval. Shkreli alleged that Barron holds the private keys to the project and was involved in creating the token on the Solana blockchain.

While Shkreli stated he only advised Barron on the technical aspects, he suggested that Barron played a significant role. This involvement has sparked debate and media interest, with some questioning Shkreli’s claims, suggesting they might be a tactic to deflect attention from his own legal issues. The Trump family and Barron himself have not publicly commented on these claims, and details about the project remain largely unverified.

This controversy surfaces amid the Trump family’s broader engagement in the cryptocurrency space, including their recent venture, World Liberty Financial, which aims to promote decentralized finance (DeFi) initiatives as part of Trump’s re-election strategy. These efforts reflect the Trump family’s evolving stance on digital assets, moving from skepticism to active participation in the crypto sector.

For more details, you can review coverage by Cointelegraph, Benzinga, and The Independent.