Trump’s Crypto Wealth Surge
A report titled "Trump, Crypto, and a New Age of Corruption" details how Trump and his family allegedly amassed up to $11.6 billion in crypto holdings and generated over $800 million in sales during the first half of 2025. The report claims foreign investors and state-linked entities funneled money into these projects, purportedly in exchange for influence through donations and investments.
In response to these alleged dealings, the administration is said to have halted investigations into donors such as Coinbase, Gemini, and Ripple, issued pardons to individuals linked to crypto crimes, and dissolved the DOJ’s National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team. Representative Jamie Raskin has described this as unprecedented self-dealing, asserting that Trump shielded his financial backers from scrutiny regarding fraud.
U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats have released a report accusing the Trump administration of using the White House to benefit the Trump family’s crypto ventures. The report claims the family generated around $800 million from token issuances in early 2025, with alleged…
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Policy Shifts Favor Family Gains
The report highlights World Liberty Financial as an example where foreign nationals allegedly funneled funds in pursuit of favors, raising concerns under the emoluments clause. The $TRUMP memecoin is cited as another instance, reaching a valuation of $27 billion post-launch, with a significant portion reportedly controlled by Trump entities. Recent trends indicate an increase in donations from crypto firms, including a $5 million pledge from Ripple to Trump’s inauguration.
The Trump family’s crypto ventures are under scrutiny after a new report from House Democrats.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins @AnaCabrera to share more details, saying Trump has turned the White House into a “money-making for-profit enterprise.”https://t.co/caNW9WVOSy
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Reuters data suggests the Trump family's crypto income reached $800 million within six months, coinciding with the repeal of Biden-era regulations. While this aligns with broader industry lobbying successes, such as the passage of new stablecoin legislation, Democrats argue that these actions prioritize personal financial gain over national security interests.