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Former U.S. President Trump is diving deep into the digital asset space. According to Fortune, Trump is launching a new project that combines gaming and cryptocurrency elements.
The project is expected to be released at the end of April, with gameplay similar to "MONOPOLY GO!" which is a mobile game where players travel on a game board and earn money by building structures in a digital city.
Fortune cites insiders saying that Trump's associate Bill Zanker is the driving force behind the game, having previously been involved in launching Trump's meme coin and various NFT collectibles. Zanker's spokesperson denied that the game is similar to "MONOPOLY," but confirmed that Zanker is developing a game.
The "MONOPOLY" board game is owned by Hasbro, which acquired the original publisher Parker Brothers in 1991. Insiders indicated that Zanker reached out to Hasbro in May 2024 to seek authorization to launch a Trump-branded "MONOPOLY" game.
Zanker declined Fortune's request for an interview.
Trump's Cryptocurrency Ventures
Once skeptical of cryptocurrencies, Trump has shown enthusiasm for Web3 during his 2024 presidential campaign. The president's crypto projects include the "Official Trump Coin" (TRUMP), which currently has a market cap of $1.5 billion, along with numerous NFT projects and a decentralized finance project called World Liberty Financial.
In February of this year, Trump's DTTM Operations filed for a series of trademarks related to a Trump-branded metaverse and NFT marketplace. This metaverse will allow users to purchase physical and virtual goods, enjoy transportation services in luxury cars, planes, automobiles, and trains, and watch public service programs.
Trump's cryptocurrency projects mark a significant shift in his views on the crypto space. In 2021, Trump referred to Bitcoin as "a scam against the dollar" and stated that the token was "built on air." Since then, he has begun to cater to cryptocurrency voters and signed an executive order aimed at creating a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Web3 Gaming Struggles Amid Macroeconomic Turmoil
Trump's crypto game may face challenges. According to a report from DappRadar on April 10, daily active users in Web3 gaming fell by 6% in the first quarter of 2025, while investment in the sector dropped by 71%, with quarterly investment falling to $91 million.
DappRadar noted that the complex macroeconomic environment, including trade wars and geopolitical tensions, is a reason for the decline in Web3 enthusiasm. The company also stated that in this environment, "investor sentiment remains cautious."
Related: Reports indicate that OpenAI is building a social network to compete with Musk's "X."
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