https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazen-act-of-self-dealing-lawmakers-watchdogs-alarmed-after-trump-regulators-let-trump-firm-start-a-bankContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazen-act-of-self-dealing-lawmakers-watchdogs-alarmed-after-trump-regulators-let-trump-firm-start-a-bankhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazen-act-of-self-dealing-lawmakers-watchdogs-alarmed-after-trump-regulators-let-trump-firm-start-a-bank#u44980Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:25:50 +0000The Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, has received preliminary approval to launch a bank. Lawmakers and watchdogs have expressed alarm, calling it a 'brazen act of self-dealing.' The bank license was granted by Trump-era regulators. World Liberty Financial is a crypto company linked to the Trump family.Why it mattersThis development raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of the banking system. The Trump family's involvement in the crypto industry has been scrutinized. The bank license approval is an unprecedented move f