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Shiba Inu Burns Heat Up With 387 Million SHIB Burned In a Single Day

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The surge in Shiba Inu transactions has led to more burns, with over 387 million tokens removed from supply in a single day.

The price of Shiba Inu has increased significantly recently, including a 250% gain in the past month. While the price surge inevitably means more profit for investors, this snowball effect also means a depletion of Shiba Inu’s total supply, which in turn improves its future price prospects.

According to data from Shibburn, over 387 million Shiba Inu tokens were removed from circulation in the past 24 hours. The burn comes from an inbuilt mechanism where a portion of the SHIB supply is sent to the burn address for each Shiba Inu transaction executed by users. With Shiba Inu’s price recently surging, the number of transactions has increased as well.

The total amount of Shiba Inu burned in the past 24 hours is the equivalent of $12,800. While this might seem like a small amount, the steady nature of this deflationary mechanism means its impact could potentially be felt in the long term. 

Additionally, the launch of the Shibarium network has since bolstered Shiba Inu’s burn mechanism. A portion of fees collected on the network is used for periodic burns, which may occasionally result in higher amounts of USD being removed from circulation.

For instance, on March 8, the Shiba Inu team manually burned $340,000 worth of assets using funds raised from user activity on Shibarium. On the said day, the total amount of Shiba Inu burned (including regular user transactions) surpassed 13.6 billion SHIB, the equivalent of $389,000.

Meanwhile, on March 9 and 10, a combined 366 million Shiba Inu tokens were burned. The total value was worth around $11,800, with 68.9 million and 297.1 million burned, respectively.

Over 720 Billion Shiba Inu Burned All Time

Data from Shibburn shows that over 723 billion Shiba Inu tokens have been burned since the token’s creation. This figure excludes the famous 410 trillion tokens burned by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who received a substantial amount of SHIB from the project’s developers in its early days.

At current prices, the 723 billion Shiba Inu burned is the equivalent of $23.4 million, highlighting how steady Shiba Inu’s burns add up in the long term. In the meantime, Shiba Inu (SHIB) trades around $0.0000326 as more investors take profit after the massive surge in the past month.

Here’s the Number of Votes Shiba Inu ETF Petition Has Garnered So Far

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The petition to have Grayscale Investments launch an ETF product for Shiba Inu (SHIB) is gaining momentum. In just weeks, the proposal has received 5,761 signatures. 

The Shiba Inu community has continued to show resilience in its quest to have a top asset manager like Grayscale Investments launch an ETF product for SHIB.

Shiba Inu ETF Petition Gains Momentum

Recall that the community raised a petition directed at Grayscale in February, urging the asset manager to launch an ETF specifically for Shiba Inu.

The petition titled “Proposal for a Shiba Inu (SHIB) ETF by Grayscale Investments” was introduced on February 25 by SHIB BPP. Expectedly, it has continued to gain momentum, with several Shiba Inu community members voting to support the initiative.

As of February 28, The Crypto Basic reported that the petition had garnered 2,431 signatures. At press time, it had received 5,761 signatures, as the new target is now set at 7,500

Notably, 695 people have signed the petition over the past 24 hours, thanks to efforts from prominent Shiba Inu community members.

Moves to Attract More Signatures

Besides promoting the petition on the X platform, some Shiba Inu enthusiasts have contributed $20 each to increase the petition’s coverage on the Change.org platform.

Yesterday, Shiba Inu’s marketing specialist, Lucie, revealed that she contributed $20 to attract more signatures to the petition. So far, over 109 people, including Lucie, have donated financially to have the proposal for a Shiba Inu ETF product by Grayscale shown among the top petitions on Change.org.

Grayscale Offerings

The proposal to have Grayscale launch an ETF product for Shiba Inu is part of a larger plot to give institutional investors indirect exposure to SHIB. Launched in 2013, Grayscale has given institutional investors indirect exposure to multiple crypto assets.

So far, the asset manager has 17 investment products focused on crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), and Ethereum Classic (ETC).

Grayscale converted its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a spot Bitcoin ETF earlier this year. The firm hopes to achieve the same result for its Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and has already filed an application with the SEC for this purpose.

As reported earlier, the asset manager plans to convert all crypto investment products to spot ETFs. If Grayscale launches an investment product for SHIB, the asset manager could also initiate a process to convert the Shiba Inu Trust to a spot ETF.

Lucie Reacts to Shiba Inu Critics

In the meantime, critics have been trolling Shiba Inu community members over their petition to get Grayscale to launch an ETF for SHIB. They argue that the petition would not yield any positive result. Lucie mentioned this in a tweet yesterday.

The marketing specialist recounted how critics previously said Shiba Inu would not be listed on top American crypto trading platforms like Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood.

However, Shiba Inu defied all odds and got listed on all three platforms. Two of the three listings- Coinbase and Robinhood- came after the Shiba Inu community launched a petition on Change.org.

Whether the Shiba Inu community can successfully convince Grayscale to launch an ETF for SHIB remains to be seen.

Shiba Inu Lead Sees Passive Income Opportunity with this SHIB Project

The Shiba Inu ecosystem team has revisited the outlook that the Shiboshi NFTs could fulfill passive income purposes for SHIB enthusiasts.

Recently, Shiba Inu content marketer Lucie engaged community members by urging them to guess the author of a commentary suggesting Shiboshi NFTs have passive income potential.

The quote read: “You think floor [price]; I think passive income for life.”

Some community members correctly identified the author as Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous Shiba Inu ecosystem lead developer.

Notably, Kusama made this remark on the Shiba Inu Discord server nearly three years ago in response to concerns raised following the launch of Shiboshis, the Shiba Inu NFT project. At that time, certain community members complained about the project’s management and roadmap.

Shiba Inu NFT’s Goal is Lifelong Passive Income

Specifically, one community member expressed frustration over Shiboshi NFTs’ underperformance compared to Doodles NFTs.

The commenter pointed out that both projects had launched within three days of each other. Yet, Doodles NFTs had achieved a floor price of 3.5 ETH and a volume of 28.8K ETH. Notably, the Doodles NFT project launched on Oct. 17, 2021, and by Dec. 13 of the same year, it commanded a daily sale of over $2 million.

In contrast, the community member stressed that Shiboshis lagged with a floor of 0.8 ETH and a volume of 9.8K ETH. The commenter emphasized that Doodles NFTs lacked the brand recognition of Shiba Inu, yet Shiba Inu’s NFTs underperformed.

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SHIB community member complaint

When Kusama called attention to the hype surrounding Doodles NFTs, the individual argued that the project was not riding on hype alone.

In response, the Shiba Inu lead pointed out his perspective on Shiboshis, viewing them as a source of lifelong passive income rather than something to engage with temporarily for immediate gains. Specifically, Kusama remarked: 

“You think floor [price]; I think passive income for life. We are not the same.”

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Shiba Inu Lead Passive Income Comment

Interestingly, some community members aligned with Kusama’s perspective, extending it to view the entire Shiba Inu ecosystem as a potential source of passive income.

Notably, Shiba Inu content specialist Lucie revisited this conversation amid the recent success of SHEboshi, the latest Shiba Inu’s NFT initiative. As reported by The Crypto Basic, SHEboshis were sold out within five minutes of after the project commenced its second minting phase.

Furthermore, the crypto sphere is experiencing a bull run, and Shiba Inu’s token SHIB has been an outstanding performer. Proponents believe that other SHIB-themed projects, like Shiboshis, could benefit from the SHIB market frenzy, aligning with the Shiba Inu team’s passive income projection.

Analysts Predict XRP Surge to $6 As XRP Finally Breaks Multi-Year Resistance After 20% Surge

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The recent XRP price spike has catalyzed a breakout from a multi-year symmetrical triangle, with prominent analysts setting up multiple targets up to $6.

XRP outperformed most of the market last night when it rallied to clinch a new yearly high of $0.7440. The cryptocurrency’s push toward this new top was buoyed by an impressive 20% spike in four hours, as earlier reported by The Crypto Basic.

Amid the price rally, several analysts have identified a bullish development in the weekly timeframe. Notably, the sudden spike sparked a major push above pivotal resistance levels, allowing XRP to stage a breakout from a multi-year symmetrical triangle. 

XRP Targets $6 After Breakout of Symmetrical Triangle

DustyBC, a market analyst and prominent YouTuber, called attention to this breakout. Data from an accompanying chart indicates that XRP has continued to trade within a symmetrical triangle for over six years since it dropped from the $3.3 high in January 2018.

This symmetrical triangle, formed on the weekly chart, has persistently dictated XRP’s movements, with the upper descending trendline serving as resistance and the lower ascending trendline providing support against steeper price declines.

The last time XRP attempted to break the triangle was in July 2023 when it soared to $0.93. However, the asset slipped back into the pattern following a price collapse. The latest push above the triangle marks the third time XRP is breaking out of the upper trendline.

DustyBC believes this breakout would hold, projecting an initial target of $3.31. For his second target, DustyBC expects XRP to soar toward the $6 price territory, essentially setting a new ATH, a trend observed with some assets in this cycle.

Mikybull, another analyst who remains bullish on XRP, presented a similar perspective. Mikybull’s chart, also on the weekly timeframe, suggests that XRP had been trading within a symmetrical triangle since it slumped from the $1.96 high in April 2021. 

With the recent price surge, XRP has broken out of this symmetrical triangle. Interestingly, Mikybull also sets a target of $6. Data from his chart suggests that XRP recorded a breakout from a similar triangle in 2017, eventually soaring to $3.31 ATH in January 2018.

Initial $2.3 Price Target

Captain Faibik, a skilled chartist, also entered the discussion. Also, leveraging a weekly chart, the analyst called attention to the symmetrical triangle that XRP formed upon collapsing from the $1.96 high in April 2021. This is the same triangle from Mikybull’s chart.

Details from Faibik’s chart confirm that XRP has indeed staged a breakout from the triangle. However, Faibik projects a minimal 253% rally to the $2.3 price level. While this price remains one of the most bullish targets for XRP, the asset would require an extra 40% rise from here to breach its ATH price.

World of Charts, another analyst, had a similar perspective. Meanwhile, XRP has continued to battle the bears at the pivotal $0.70 level after a correction saw it drop to this zone. The crypto asset currently trades for $0.7024, up 14.57% over the past 24 hours amid heightened volatility. 

Pro-XRP Lawyer Highlights SEC Conflicting Statements Regarding Whether a Digital Asset Is a Security

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Pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan calls attention to a document highlighting the regulator’s contradictory positions on whether a digital asset in itself constitutes a security.

The document was from Coinbase’s recently filed opening brief in the Third Circuit Appeals Court regarding its rulemaking petition against the SEC.

Coinbase Files New Action Against SEC

In 2022, the San Francisco exchange petitioned the securities regulator for clear rules specific to digital assets. However, the SEC rejected the petition in December. Not taking a no for an answer, Coinbase filed an action against the SEC yesterday in the Third Circuit, adding to the existing legal tussle between the parties.

In the recent action, Coinbase’s lawyers argued that the SEC acted arbitrarily and capriciously by claiming jurisdiction over cryptos while failing to provide clear rules on regulating those assets.

Coinbase’s lawyers added that instead of providing clear rules for the industry, the SEC regulated the crypto sector via enforcement actions.

Furthermore, Coinbase accused the regulator of violating the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) when it denied its rulemaking petition without any reasonable explanation.

SEC’s Shifting Interpretation of the Law

Commenting on the development, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal took to the X platform to slam the SEC for “waging an expansive enforcement campaign against the industry where its interpretation of the law continues to shift week by week.”

To further support Grewal’s point, Attorney Morgan shared a table from Coinbase’s opening brief showing the SEC’s conflicting statements.

His emphasis was on the SEC’s opinion on whether an asset should be classified as a security.

Per the table, the SEC, in 2018, through its former director of Corporation Finance, William Hinman, claimed that a digital asset alone is not a security. However, the SEC changed this position in 2021 during its lawsuit against Ripple.

At the time, it argued that the digital asset embodies and represents the investment contract- a type of security. Earlier this year, the SEC stated that a digital asset is not a security and subsequently changed this position five days later to argue that the underlying asset embodies an investment contract.

“What an incompetent sh*t show from a paramount regulator,” Attorney Morgan remarked.

Federal Judge and Ripple CLO Knock SEC Over Conflicting Statements

It is worth noting that the SEC has been called out by a federal judge and top crypto stakeholders following its conflicting statements in litigation.

For instance, one of the judges in the Ripple case, Sarah Netburn, accused the SEC of hypocrisy, adding that the regulator adopts “litigation positions to further its desired goal and not out of a faithful allegiance to the law.”

Meanwhile, Ripple’s CLO Stuart Alderoty referred to the SEC as a “bouncing regulator” following its shifting positions in the lawsuit.

Top Crypto Investor Acknowledges Shiba Inu Utility Beyond Meme Status

Mario Nawfal, a crypto investor who hosts the largest show on X, has disclosed his changed perception regarding Shiba Inu.

In a recent post on X, Nawfal revealed his long-held reservations for meme-inspired cryptocurrencies like Shiba Inu. Per the disclosure, he has opposed such aspects of cryptocurrencies for years. 

However, recent developments surrounding Shiba Inu have prompted Nawfal to reassess his stance on meme-inspired cryptocurrencies, leading to a change of heart.

Changed Perception about Shiba Inu

Nawfal’s declaration comes amid the celebratory launch of K9 Finance DAO’s platform token, KNINE. K9 Finance is an official Shiba Inu pattern, specifically a validator for the SHIB ecosystem blockchain, Shibarium. 

As The Crypto Basic reported recently, the team launched KNINE on March 7 after many waits and teasers. K9 Finance orchestrated an X space following the KNINE token launch to celebrate the move. The forum attracted over 91.3k attendees from the Shiba Inu and broader crypto communities. 

One of the elements that stood out about the X space was the rare occurrence of Shiba Inu leader developer Shytoshi Kusama speaking at the event, which intrigued Mario Nawfal. Taking to X, Nawfal remarked:

“Shytoshi Kusama speaks for the second time ever. I’ve always been against meme coins for years, but my perception is changing as more projects create utility on what begins as a meme community.” 

Shiba Inu Growing Utility 

Nawfal admired the significant efforts made within the Shiba Inu ecosystem to enhance the token’s utility and depart from its initial status as a mere joke. 

For instance, apart from K9 Finance, Shiba Inu has forged a strategic partnership with Zama, a prominent tech platform at the forefront of the encryption and data privacy market. 

Additionally, SHIB has collaborated with D3 Global to establish a unique identity for Shiba Inu enthusiasts by introducing a “.shib” domain name extension. Significantly, the initial development phase is already live, with the portal for reserving SHIB Names open to all. Shiba Inu has its metaverse, Blockchain (Shibarium), NFTs, P2E Game, and more.

Overall, Shiba Inu has transitioned from being a meme coin to becoming a crypto project with multiple utility offerings for the blockchain space.

Ripple CEO Says Real-World Utility is Essential as XRP Spikes 20% Above $0.74

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently reiterated the importance of real-world utility in the crypto scene amid the euphoria triggered by XRP’s 20% spike above $0.74.

Despite the market-wide uptrend, XRP has performed below expectations, trading underneath $0.70 while other assets record double-digit gains. Before now, the asset’s highest price was $0.6685 on March 5, the day Bitcoin (BTC) first breached the previous cycle’s ATH. 

Following the surge to $0.6685, XRP saw a massive 8% collapse below $0.60. However, amid the escalating concerns, the cryptocurrency witnessed a golden cross on the daily timeframe, with the 50-day EMA pushing above the 200-day EMA.

XRP Records 20% Spike in 4 Hours

XRP did not immediately feel the impact of this cross, as it consolidated from March 6 to 10. However, its breakthrough came up yesterday, with the crypto asset recently registering a solo upsurge and breaching multiple resistance levels.

The asset rallied from $0.6177 yesterday at 14:00 (UTC) to a new yearly high of $0.7440 at 18:00 (UTC). This impressive run marked a massive 20.4% increase in just four hours. Despite facing opposition at the $0.74 level, XRP held above $0.70 until earlier this morning.

While the crypto token has now corrected some of the gains picked up last night, it retains a 13.7% surge over the last 24 hours, making it the fourth largest gainer among the top 100 assets. Moreover, at its current value of $0.6952, XRP is still trading at a high last witnessed in December 2023.

Ripple CEO Speaks Real-World Utility

The sudden price surge has expectedly sparked investor optimism, with a sudden burst of enthusiasm recorded in the community. Amid the euphoria, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse commented on the recent trend within the broader market.

In a post on X, which came up a few minutes after XRP hit the $0.7440 yearly high, Garlinghouse spotlighted the growing surge in volume witnessed with the spot Bitcoin ETF products. Notably, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas disclosed on March 5 that the ETFs crossed $10 billion in volume, setting a new record.

The Ripple CEO also called attention to the upcoming halving slated for next month. He emphasized that Bitcoin has triggered an uptrend in the broader crypto market amid its recent gains, with altcoins following its lead. Recall that BTC set a new record high above $72,000 yesterday.

However, Garlinghouse noted that the ensuing euphoria from the market run is accompanied by real-world utility. Ripple has continued to champion this narrative as it leverages the XRP Ledger to address real-world issues, especially in the payments sector.

According to Garlinghouse, the crypto industry would only record a push toward progress if real-world use cases accompany the uptrend. Meanwhile, XRP has continued to command interest amid the recent surge, with volume up 310% over the last 24 hours to $7.2 billion.

Analyst Says Shiba Inu Could Push Toward $0.000052 if These Conditions are Met

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The emergence of a new bullish pattern on the 4-hour Shiba Inu chart puts the cryptocurrency on course to hit $0.000052, according to an experienced analyst.

The past month of gains has erased some of the painful memories that Shiba Inu investors faced in the grueling bear market. However, if recent predictions by experienced analyst Ali Martinez come through, there may still be further profits.

As the price of Shiba Inu consolidates between the $0.000029 and $0.000035 range to form a symmetrical triangle, Ali Martinez has shared a new prediction backing SHIB to go as high as $0.000052 if certain conditions are met.

The first condition is that Shiba Inu persistently closes multiple 4-hour candles above the $0.000038 resistance. The analyst predicts that once this condition is met, the price of Shiba Inu could rise to $0.000052, evidently in the short term.

The second condition is that Shiba Inu continues to trade above the $0.000033 support. Ali Martinez adds that losing this support will result in an invalidation of the bullish outlook, possibly sending Shiba Inu prices even lower.

At the time of writing, the charts show that Shiba Inu has kept the second condition, having hedged against any drops below the crucial support point. 

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Shiba Inu 4H Chart

Nonetheless, it is yet to satisfy the first condition, which involves closing well above $0.000038. Shiba Inu investors might be keen to watch out for price action at that range, which might be a signal that higher prices are on the horizon.

Shiba Inu Gets Off to a Good Start In New Week

Shiba Inu’s chances of achieving a close above $0.000038 have gotten a boost at the start of the new week. Buoyed by Bitcoin’s recent break above $70,000, SHIB has seen gains of its own, trading around $0.000034 at the time of writing. 

Shiba Inu bulls will hope to capitalize on this fine start to surpass the recently set highs around $0.000045. A stint above that range will set the tone for a continued uptrend and perhaps a trip back to all-time highs.

UK Opens Door to Crypto ETNs as Market Cap Crosses $2.7 Trillion

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The cryptocurrency market has received yet another boost after the UK’s financial markets regulators signaled approval for crypto-based ETNs.

The ongoing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies has received a new boost, this time in the United Kingdom. On Monday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed in a notice that it has updated its position on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs).

The updated guidance reveals that the FCA will not object to applications by recognized stocks and securities exchanges to offer these crypto-based trading products to institutional investors.

However, these exchanges must ensure that they comply with all registration requirements under the U.K. laws and also never sell the products to retail consumers.

The fencing of retail investors is noteworthy as the UK has, since January 2021, banned crypto exchanges offering crypto-based derivatives to everyday users.

The regulator reiterated that its ban on retail exposure remains intact despite the latest adjustment to allow so-called cETNs for sophisticated investors.

London Stock Exchange To Welcome Crypto ETN Issuers

Following the FCA’s announcement, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has quickly signaled its intent to onboard crypto-base ETNs.

Per its announcement, the LSE will begin accepting such applications in Q2 2024, with the exchange also providing a factsheet for potential issuers and traders.

Although the exchange fell short of providing a specific launch date for the crypto ETNs, it did mention that the offerings will initially support Bitcoin and Ethereum.  It will also function like mainstream ETNs, which provide investors with exposure to the price of the underlying asset.

Notably, unlike Bitcoin ETFs, which hold the BTC it tracks, ETNs function as a debt note issued by the fund manager that offers it. Investors can trade the shares on exchanges and redeem them for the market value of the asset.

UK Joins the Institutional Crypto Party

The U.K.’s move to support crypto ETNs follows the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. back in January. Evidently, the spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. has improved public perception of cryptocurrencies and boosted institutional demand for these assets.

At the time of writing, the global market cap for all cryptocurrencies has surpassed $2.7 trillion, edging closer to its previous all-time high of $2.9 trillion set in 2021.

With institutions undeniably having access to greater capital, many speculate that the crypto market could surge much higher, reaching the $10 trillion mark by the end of the current market cycle.

Breaking: We Will Let People Pay with Bitcoin — Donald Trump

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that his administration will permit Americans to pay for goods and services with Bitcoin if re-elected.

Donald Trump issued this statement in a fresh interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday. Bitcoin Magazine took to X to spotlight Trump’s bullish commentary.

Americans Paying with Bitcoin

During the interview, a CNBC correspondent asked Trump to share his view about Bitcoin as the asset cracking news highs despite the SEC’s regulatory moves.

In reply, Trump expressed his inclination towards engaging in speculative ventures that yield profit “for the fun of it.” He likened his interest in Bitcoin to his involvement with non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Consequently, the former U.S. president was asked whether he had already purchased Bitcoin. Although Trump admitted to not currently owning Bitcoin, he confirmed his endorsement of the asset class.

In particular, Trump revealed that he intends to allow paying for services with Bitcoin. He emphasized his intention to enable people to participate in the Bitcoin ecosystem, viewing it as a supportive currency alongside the existing fiat system. In his words:

“Sometimes we will let people pay through Bitcoin or will let people get involved in [it].”

No Crypto Crackdown Plans

Per his admission, Trump’s optimistic perspective about Bitcoin and crypto was rooted in the success of his popular NFT collections. Trump noted that he does advocate for one currency, the dollar, and was wary of people moving away from it.

However, he disclosed that during the recent launch of his Trump-branded sneakers lineup, a significant number of people used crypto to pay for the items. Trump expressed surprise at the substantial volume of transactions conducted with this alternative currency.

“So many of them were paid for with this new currency – crypto. I couldn’t believe the amount,” Trump remarked.

In essence, Donald Trump acknowledged the significant role Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies now play in people’s lives. Accordingly, he stated that his administration would refrain from imposing strict regulations on using Bitcoin or other virtual assets.

“There has been a lot of use of that, and I’m not sure that I’d want to take it away at this point,” Trump submitted.