Trump-linked crypto firms build legal defenses ahead of possible Democratic probes
- —Democrats requested information from World Liberty Financial and 1789 Capital
- —Focus is on government contracts, policy favors and conflicts of interest
- —The firms and the Trump family insist their business is lawful
- —Probes could be hampered by inability to compel foreign witnesses
Why it matters: The outcome of the US midterms will shape how closely Trump-family crypto ventures are scrutinized.
Source: PANews
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