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“It is what it is”: Coinbase shrugs off “donation” to the Epstein Memorial ballroom

Jason Weisberger
Nov 20, 2025
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Asked if Coinbase’s donation to Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom was meant to curry favor, company president Emilie Choi replied: “Sure.” She added, “Frankly, I don’t even have a problem with it.” That’s one way to keep the crypto waters warm.

Driving the news: Axios’ Dan Primack asked Choi whether the donat…

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