FIFA Coin Surges 142,000% After Trump Hints at Cryptocurrency Collaboration

At the White House Crypto Summit, FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed interest in developing a FIFA-branded cryptocurrency, stating, "FIFA is very, very interested to develop a FIFA coin." President Trump humorously remarked, "That coin could be more than FIFA," igniting speculation within the crypto community. Following these comments, an unrelated cryptocurrency named FIFA COIN surged by 142,000%, reaching a market cap of around $3 million, despite having no official ties to FIFA or the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Analysts caution investors about the volatility of such opportunistic tokens and the risks associated with speculative investments in the cryptocurrency market. The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches, marking it as the largest World Cup in history. The event featured notable figures in the crypto space, highlighting ongoing discussions around digital asset regulation in the U.S.