Democrats Demand Treasury Disclose SARs on Trump-Linked Crypto Projects

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Airdrop Is Live CaryptosHeadlines Media Has Launched Its Native Token CHT. Airdrop Is Live For Everyone, Claim Instant 5000 CHT Tokens Worth Of $50 USDT. Join the Airdrop at the official website, CryptosHeadlinesToken.com A group of Democratic lawmakers is intensifying scrutiny into President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures by requesting access to suspicious activity reports (SARs) related to Trump-backed tokens and associated entities. In a letter dated May 14, Representatives Gerald Connolly, Joseph Morelle, and Jamie Raskin asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide all SARs filed since 2023 that mention World Liberty Financial (WLF), the Official Trump token, and other related entities.SARs are documents filed by financial institutions with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a branch of the U.S. Treasury, when potentially illicit financial activities are detected. The lawmakers are requesting these records no later than May 30, as part of what they describe as a broader investigation into possible violations of campaign finance, bribery, securities laws, and other forms of corruption.Concerns Over Foreign Influence and Anonymous InvestorsThe letter from the Democratic lawmakers raises specific concerns about the potential misuse of Trump-affiliated crypto projects. It claims that WLF could be a vehicle for foreign influence due to part of its token offering being accessible to international investors—who are typically subject to less stringent U.S. regulations.Additionally, the lawmakers cite the involvement of controversial crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, who invested in WLF. Sun’s participation, coupled with a temporary pause in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against him, adds another layer of concern, the letter suggests.The Trump token also came under fire for its lack of transparency. The identities of its buyers are not made public, which lawmakers argue could allow anonymous entities to attempt to gain political favor by purchasing the token in large volumes.SARs Mentioning WinRedIn addition to crypto tokens, the Democrats are also seeking SARs mentioning WinRed—a Republican fundraising platform—and political donors such as Elon Musk’s super PAC, which contributed $250 million to Trump’s campaign. The request extends to any references involving political action committees (PACs), Trump’s inner circle, and even former First Lady Melania Trump.This letter follows earlier actions by Democratic lawmakers targeting Trump’s crypto dealings. On May 9, another letter was reportedly sent to the Justice and Treasury Departments regarding Trump’s ties to Binance, as per Bloomberg. And on May 6, Democrats unveiled two bills and launched a subcommittee inquiry aimed at curbing Trump’s ability to profit from digital assets.Source link

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.


The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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