Key Takeaways:
- Martin Shkreli revealed his involvement in creating the DJT token, a Solana-based cryptocurrency, and claimed connections to Donald Trump’s family.
- Shkreli mentioned Barron Trump among those associated with the token during a June 18 X Spaces discussion.
- Ongoing bets on Polymarket regarding the token’s legitimacy total nearly $1.9 million, with few bettors believing in the Trump connection.
Martin Shkreli, known as “Pharma Bro,” has claimed involvement in creating the DJT token, a Solana-based cryptocurrency that has stirred speculation about links to Donald Trump’s family.
Shkreli disclosed his role during a June 18 X Spaces, noting that about 10 people were directly involved in its creation, and mentioned Barron Trump among those connected.
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli claims he co-created the DJT token: ZachXBT https://t.co/Ig7jHL2GS7
— The Block (@TheBlock__) June 19, 2024
This revelation came after Arkham Intelligence offered a $150,000 bounty to identify the DJT token’s creator, in response to Shkreli accepting a $100 million bet on its legitimacy.
MARTIN SHKRELI CONFIRMS HE IS THE CREATOR OF THE $DJT TOKEN
— BSCN (@BSCNews) June 19, 2024
– Controversial entrepreneur Martin Shkreli claims to have co-created the $DJT token, a Solana token themed after Donald Trump.
– The revelation came through a private message and a public announcement on X (formerly… https://t.co/G3qsT48k0b pic.twitter.com/DYiNM26bvo
Despite the claims and ongoing bets totaling nearly $1.9 million on Polymarket, only a small percentage of bettors believe in the Trump connection.
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