Trump Reports $1.4 Billion in Cryptocurrency Income in Latest Financial Disclosure

The annual financial disclosure of U.S. President Donald Trump reveals that he earned over $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures linked to him and his family in the past year. According to Reuters, this figure highlights how cryptocurrency has become a major revenue source within Trump's business empire. The 927-page report, submitted to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, details approximately $635 million from the meme coin $TRUMP, launched around the time of Trump's White House return. Additionally, Trump reported more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto project he established with his sons.

The report also shows earnings exceeding $80 million from settlements in defamation lawsuits Trump filed against U.S. media companies. Beyond crypto, the disclosure includes millions of dollars in income from licensing, real estate, and international ventures. This publication is expected to intensify scrutiny in Washington over the intersection of Trump's business activities and government policy, especially in the cryptocurrency sector, which has benefited from a more lenient regulatory approach over the past year. The White House has previously dismissed conflict of interest allegations, asserting that the president's policies aim to promote American innovation and economic growth.