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 <li>Martin Shkreli claims responsibility for the DJT token, created with Barron Trump.</li>
 <li>&nbsp;Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT finds evidence linking Shkreli to DJT cryptocurrency.</li>
 <li>The Trump campaign remains silent amid Shkreli’s DJT token revelation and $150K bounty.</li>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/martinshkreli?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Martin </a><a href="https://twitter.com/martinshkreli?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Shkreli</a>, the infamous “Pharma Bro,” has stepped forward to claim responsibility for the creation of the DJT token. This Solana-based cryptocurrency, which bears the name of former President Donald Trump, has been making waves recently. But what led Shkreli to reveal his involvement?</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">MARTIN SHKRELI CONFIRMS HE IS THE CREATOR OF THE <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DJT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$DJT</a> TOKEN<br><br>– Controversial entrepreneur Martin Shkreli claims to have co-created the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DJT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$DJT</a> token, a Solana token themed after Donald Trump.<br><br>– The revelation came through a private message and a public announcement on X (formerly… <a href="https://t.co/G3qsT48k0b" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/G3qsT48k0b</a> <a href="https://t.co/DYiNM26bvo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/DYiNM26bvo</a></p>— BSCN (@BSCNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSCNews/status/1803317532604112984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">June 19, 2024</a>
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<p>Just days ago, Shkreli vehemently denied any connection to DJT. However, a series of events unfolded that forced him to come clean. First, crypto trader GCR challenged Shkreli with a jaw-dropping $100 million bet on the token’s authenticity.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This bet, initially proposed by another influential trader, Alex Wice, caught the attention of the crypto community. <a href="https://x.com/zachxbt?t=H113K_ypWgFK-DYgijTjag&amp;s=09" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Blockchain </a><a href="https://x.com/zachxbt?t=H113K_ypWgFK-DYgijTjag&amp;s=09" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">sleuth</a><a href="https://x.com/zachxbt?t=H113K_ypWgFK-DYgijTjag&amp;s=09" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> ZachXBT</a> then entered the scene, uncovering evidence linking Shkreli to DJT.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shkreli-drops-the-bombshell-nbsp">Shkreli Drops the Bombshell&nbsp;</h2>
<p>In a direct message to ZachXBT, Shkreli revealed that he has 1000 pieces of evidence, noting that he created the <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/solana-memecoin-djt-token-drops-31-amid-speculation-over-trumps-involvement/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">DJT </a><a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/solana-memecoin-djt-token-drops-31-amid-speculation-over-trumps-involvement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">token</a> together with Barron. Yes, you read that right—Barron Trump, the former president’s son, was allegedly involved in the DJT token’s genesis. Shkreli later confirmed this revelation during his X Spaces podcast.</p>
<p>GCR, a known Trump supporter, publicly questioned the token’s legitimacy. He demanded that Donald J. Trump should confirm his role in launching this meme coin.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-trump-campaign-remains-silent">Trump Campaign Remains Silent</h2>
<p>As the drama unfolded, on-chain intelligence firm Arkham stepped in. They posted a <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/arkham-offers-150k-bounty-to-unmask-djt-token-creator-amid-speculation-of-trump-involvement/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$</a><a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/arkham-offers-150k-bounty-to-unmask-djt-token-creator-amid-speculation-of-trump-involvement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">150,000</a><a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/arkham-offers-150k-bounty-to-unmask-djt-token-creator-amid-speculation-of-trump-involvement/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> bounty</a> for anyone who could definitively unveil the DJT token’s creator. The race was on, and the crypto community eagerly awaited the big reveal.</p>
<p>Curiously, the Trump campaign has yet to issue an official statement regarding DJT. Despite the fervor surrounding the token, the former president’s team has remained tight-lipped. Perhaps they’re waiting for more evidence or simply enjoying the spectacle from the sidelines.</p>
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