Just days ahead of his return to the White House, President Trump and his wife, Melania, launched a pair of meme coins that have skyrocketed in value and earned them billions of dollars, at least on paper.

Trump's crypto tokens are raising ethical and geopolitical concerns--and are worrying even Trump's staunchest pro-crypto supporters

Just before assuming office as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump introduced his meme coin – $Trump. The digital token attracted lots of attention, and a couple of days after its launch the combined value of the coins was nearly US$8.5 billion (£6.9 billion).

Official Trump and Melania meme coins embarked on a massive rally this weekend before plunging. Here's what to know about the President's crypto.

Industry players are concerned that the success of the president’s meme coin will undermine the credibility they have worked hard to cultivate.

Ivanka Trump, President Trump’s eldest daughter, warned Thursday that a cryptocurrency token bearing her name is fake. “It has come to my attention that a fake crypto coin called ‘Ivanka Trump’ or ‘$IVANKA’ is being promoted without my consent or approval,

Ivanka Trump warns of a fraudulent cryptocurrency, '$IVANKA', being promoted without her consent. She emphasises her lack of involvement and highlights the risks of consumer deception and legal violations due to the unauthorized use of her name.