The TRUMP meme coin project announced that the top 220 holders will be invited to a Gala Dinner with the US president, while the top 25 holders will receive a private White House tour.
The ranking will count holders between today and May 12. Since this announcement, TRUMP has spiked 50% and counting.
Whichever 220 users hold the most Trump tokens between now and May 12 will get an exclusive invitation to a dinner attended by the President.
“FOR THE TOP 25 COIN HOLDERS, YOU are Invited to an Exclusive Reception before Dinner with YOUR FAVORITE PRESIDENT! PLUS, We have separately by us arranged for a Special VIP White House Tour for you – so make sure you stay in town,” the announcement claimed.
Since this dinner offer first happened, TRUMP rocketed up 50% and counting. It’s unclear how long the momentum will last, but it clearly demonstrates that the man has a devoted fan base.
Some users have speculated that this dinner is an attempt to farm exit liquidity from retail investors, and it’ll be interesting to see how long the hype lasts.
Conventionally, this led to many trading shorting the meme coin, anticipating the price to go down. Yet, this announcement created a buying frenzy.
Most notably, the upcoming monthly token unlocks have been postponed by 90 days. This could be a direct attempt to inflate the market for a potential pump.
In 2025, AI agents became the newest obsession for crypto market participants. They were integrated into decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, infrastructure, and even DAO governance, touted as the next evolution of Web3 intelligence.
With this in mind, BeInCrypto contacted OORT CEO Dr. Max Li for his perspective on whether these autonomous, machine-learning-driven software acting on behalf of users could reshape crypto. Li had some interesting insights, but warned that real-world adoption, security, and regulation are the biggest hurdles ahead.
The AI Agent Gold Rush: Disruption or Distraction?
Data from the AI Agents Directory indicates an average monthly increase of 33% in the number of AI agents.
However, despite the growing interest, Web3-based artificial intelligence solutions still account for a minimal fraction (3%) of the overall AI agent ecosystem.
According to Dr. Max Li, founder and CEO of decentralized cloud network OORT, the space is moving faster than its infrastructure can handle, pointing to models like ElizaOS (formerly ai16z).
Yet, in his opinion, the broader playing field is not ready. He says the core infrastructure, from decentralized storage to tokenized agent marketplaces, is still under construction.
The Real Bottleneck? Security, Not Speed
While scalability is often seen as crypto’s weakness, Max Li says security and compliance are bigger threats. This is especially true when tokenizing AI outputs like computing, decision-making, or real-time data.
Dr. Li added that tokenized AI raises difficult questions. Who owns the data that the agents generate? How can decentralized systems comply with global data laws like GDPR? And what happens when AI agents interact with sensitive personal or financial information on-chain?
“These may already be more significant barriers than scalability,” Dr. Li warned.
The OORT executive emphasized that without clear custodianship or compliance frameworks, the risks extend beyond crypto to regulators, investors, and end-users.
Enterprise Adoption Isn’t Coming Anytime Soon
The industry often claims AI agents will bring real-world industries on-chain. However, Dr. Li says it is still a fantasy, particularly in the public blockchain.
He explained that while enterprises like Walmart could benefit from AI for internal operations, there is little incentive to tokenize those agents. Traditional firms want efficiency and control, not decentralized tokens wrapped around their core systems.
“Most enterprises would prefer to keep that data within their own secured servers rather than exposing it on a public, decentralized network,” he said.
While private chains may offer a bridge, Max Li says the idea of tokenized agents powering real-world logistics or finance is, for now, a crypto-native dream.
A Market Fueled by Hype
AI agent tokens have exploded in 2025. Riding the momentum of both AI and crypto, they have attracted massive capital inflows. However, Dr. Li parallels the dot-com bubble, concluding that while innovation is real, the market is overheated.
Based on this, he does not believe the current rally is sustainable: “It’s fair to say there’s a bubble forming here.”
This sentiment echoes Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who recently warned that most AI token projects launch too early.
“Too many AI agent developers focus too much on their token and not enough on the agent’s usefulness. I recommend making a really good agent first,” wrote CZ in a post.
Zhao argued that only a tiny fraction of AI agents, say 0.05%, actually need tokens at this stage. Similarly, Hitesh Malviya, an analyst and popular figure on X, recently echoed this sentiment in a post.
“If you look outside the crypto echo chamber, you’ll find that we do have a solid ecosystem of free and better AI agents—and they don’t have tokens, nor might they ever need one. So, what we’re trading in the name of agents is nothing but memes—a value we created out of thin air, like we always do,” Hitesh observed.
Regulatory Turbulence Ahead
Perhaps the most underappreciated risk in the AI agent boom is regulation. The intersection of open AI systems, tokenized data, and borderless blockchains is a minefield for compliance.
Dr. Li warned of contradictions yet to be resolved: How can decentralized AI be transparent and private? Who is liable when agents act autonomously but cause financial losses?
“In the short term, regulatory intervention will likely create additional hurdles for innovation,” he concluded.
This is especially true where there is no global consensus. Until jurisdictions align on KYC (know-your-customer), AML (anti-money laundering) laws, and data governance, institutional adoption will remain cautious, if not frozen.
While the rise of AI agents is real, their integration into tokenized crypto ecosystems is still a high-risk, high-ambiguity frontier. Infrastructure remains fragile. Legal frameworks are missing, and real-world adoption is still speculative at best.
Dr. Max Li’s view is clear: crypto must shift its focus from hype to functionality—from token-first to agent-first design.
Only then will the next leap in AI-powered decentralization become more than just a market cycle.
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has voted overwhelmingly against a proposal to diversify its corporate treasury into Bitcoin.
This signals that Big Tech remains cautious about adopting the top cryptocurrencies despite rising corporate interest.
Meta Shuts Door on Bitcoin Treasury Move
According to documents shared on X, the shareholder motion received just 3.9 million votes in favor, while more than 4.9 billion opposed it. Another 8.9 million shares abstained, and 205 million were broker non-votes.
Meta Shareholders Vote on Bitcoin Treasury Move. Source: X/Phoenix
This vote follows the proposal of Ethan Peck, a Mata Shareholder, earlier this year.
However, Meta’s board rejected the proposal even before the vote, stating that the company already has robust treasury management practices.
The board maintained that there was no compelling reason to consider Bitcoin, though it did not entirely dismiss digital assets as a concept.
“While we are not opining on the merits of cryptocurrency investments compared to other assets, we believe the requested assessment is unnecessary given our existing processes to manage our corporate treasury,” Meta’s board stated.
Meanwhile, the vote ends months of speculation that Meta might follow in the footsteps of companies like Strategy, which has aggressively accumulated Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
“If a Meta or Microsoft adds BTC to its balance sheet, it will arguably have a bigger impact than all the smaller companies doing it. Kinda like when Tom Hanks got COVID, which made it feel real even though the cases had already been mounting,” Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas explained.
Bitcoin Top 85 Corporate Holders. Source: Hodl15Capital.
As of May 2025, more than 85 public companies collectively hold over 804,000 BTC, according to Hodl15Capital. Strategy leads the pack with more than 580,000 BTC under its control.
HTX is launching a series of exclusive promotions for $TRUMP, offering users multiple ways to boost earnings and capture market opportunities amid surging global interest in the token.
Starting April 26 at 16:00 (UTC), HTX launched a special $TRUMP Flexible Earn offer. Users can subscribe to the $TRUMP Earn product and enjoy an annualized return of up to 20% with hourly compounding. Funds can be deposited and withdrawn at any time for maximum flexibility. Simply log in to the HTX App or website and select the “$TRUMP Flexible” product under “Earn.”
From April 28 at 10:00 to May 13 at 15:59 (UTC), users can trade the $TRUMP/USDT spot pair with zero trading fees. This limited-time offer lowers trading costs and makes it easier for users to capture potential gains.
HTX is hosting a $TRUMP Trading Competition from April 27 at 10:00 to May 4 at 10:00 (UTC).
Participants who trade $TRUMP spot will be ranked by total trading volume for a chance to share a 20,000 USDT prize pool.
Bonus: $TRUMP leveraged trades will count 3x toward the total volume.
Note: Users must register on the event page to qualify for rewards.
HTX: Empowering Users with Quality Digital Asset Opportunities
Through Earn promotions, fee-free trading offers, and trading competitions, HTX continues to create a low-cost, high-liquidity trading environment. The $TRUMP campaigns are part of HTX’s broader efforts to enhance user opportunities through curated digital asset offerings, while continuously optimizing platform experience and driving sustainable growth across the global user base.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
