Crypto Titans Join Trump’s White House Fundraiser for $250M Ballroom Project
US President Donald Trump brought together some of the most influential names in crypto at a White House fundraiser this week. Coinbase, Ripple, Tether, and the Winklevoss twins prominently represented the industry.
The gala unveiled plans for a massive new ballroom at the presidential residence, part of Trump’s privately funded expansion efforts. Guests were invited to contribute to the construction project.
Crypto Heavyweights Join Trump’s Latest Gala DinnerTrump hosted 128 leading figures from business and finance at a gala on Wednesday. The event was part of his ongoing campaign to construct a $250 million ballroom for the White House.
The dinner’s guest list notably featured several prominent figures from the cryptocurrency sector. Among them were representatives from Coinbase, Ripple, Tether, and the Winklevoss twins of the Gemini exchange.
In addition to crypto, the event drew executives from major corporations such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Palantir and representatives from telecom leaders T-Mobile and Comcast. Tobacco producers Altria and Reynolds American were also present.