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Trump Family Rakes in $1 Billion from Crypto Ventures

10/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Trump family reportedly earned over $1 billion in the past year from cryptocurrency ventures led by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins.
The WLFI token alone generated about $550 million.
TRUMP and MELANIA tokens added roughly $427 million.
Despite the profits, the tokens have fallen more than 90% from their peaks.
Eric Trump said profits may be higher than reported, heightening conflict-of-interest concerns.

History

Historical Context

The cryptocurrency boom of 2017 saw Bitcoin's price peak at nearly $20,000, contributing to a total market capitalization exceeding $600 billion. This surge attracted significant investments, including from notable figures. However, the market's volatility has raised concerns about regulatory oversight, especially following the 2021 SEC scrutiny of exchanges like Kraken, highlighting ongoing risks for investors in this evolving financial landscape.

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Story summary

The Trump family reportedly earned over $1 billion in the past year from cryptocurrency ventures led by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins.
The WLFI token alone generated about $550 million.
TRUMP and MELANIA tokens added roughly $427 million.
Despite the profits, the tokens have fallen more than 90% from their peaks.
Eric Trump said profits may be higher than reported, heightening conflict-of-interest concerns.

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