How the Trump family turned crypto into an $800M gold rush
Trump-linked ventures reportedly earned $802 million in crypto income during the first half of 2025 from token sales and stablecoin yields.Summary
Reuters estimates that Trump-linked ventures generated approximately $802 million in crypto income during the first half of 2025, primarily from World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token sales and the TRUMP memecoin, significantly exceeding revenue from traditional businesses. The WLFI token's monetization model entitles a Trump Organization affiliate to 75% of token-sale revenue, and a major deal with Alt5 Sigma helped convert token value into cash. The TRUMP memecoin generated substantial trading fees, contributing significantly to the total. Buyers included pseudonymous wallets and identified foreign investors, with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. promoting the token. Additionally, the USD1 stablecoin, backed by reserves, generates interest, a portion of which accrues to a company partially owned by the Trump Organization. Ethics experts noted potential conflicts of interest given the family's crypto earnings amid a shift toward eased US crypto enforcement.
(Source：Cointelegraph)