Ivanka Trump has publicly warned investors that a meme token called IVANKA was launched without her permission and has no connection to her. According to her statement, the project used her name and likeness without authorization, raising concerns that consumers could be misled into believing the token had official backing.
In social media comments, Ivanka said she had no involvement in the token’s launch, promotion, or endorsement. She described the coin as fake and said it could deceive buyers and take advantage of people hoping to profit from celebrity-linked crypto assets. She also stressed that the unauthorized use of her identity represents a violation of her rights.
Legal Review Underway
Ivanka called the promotion “deceptive, exploitative, and unacceptable” and said her legal team is reviewing options to stop further misuse of her name. However, the report noted that enforcement may be complicated because such tokens are often issued on decentralized blockchains like Solana, where projects can spread quickly and accountability may be harder to establish.
Meme Coin Mania Fuels Copycat Launches
The warning comes amid heightened interest in Trump-related meme coins after official token launches tied to President Trump and the First Lady drew major attention from the crypto market. That environment has encouraged speculators to chase early entries into politically themed and celebrity-branded tokens, while also creating room for copycat schemes.
The report added that Barron Trump’s name has also been used to market unofficial BARRON tokens, with some reaching market capitalizations in the millions of dollars. Still, none have approached the scale of TRUMP, which the source said currently holds a market capitalization of about $6.7 billion and ranks 30th among the largest projects in the crypto sector. Ivanka’s warning is another reminder that investors should verify whether a meme coin is truly official before committing funds.