Trump Family's Crypto Ventures Near $1 Billion in Gains as Investments Expand

The Trumps' diversified crypto portfolio now includes NFTs, memecoins, a stablecoin, Bitcoin mining, and decentralized finance, raising both financial and ethical questions.

• The Trump family's cryptocurrency investments have generated nearly $1 billion in paper gains, reflecting their growing influence in the sector.
• Their crypto portfolio spans NFTs, memecoins, a stablecoin named USD1, Bitcoin mining, and the decentralized finance project World Liberty Financial.
• World Liberty Financial has raised $550 million in token sales, with the Trumps holding a 60% equity stake through DT Marks DeFi LLC.
• Donald Trump has shifted from crypto skepticism to active promotion, signing executive orders and positioning the U.S. as a global crypto hub.
• Concerns persist over potential conflicts of interest as the family’s investments align with their regulatory influence and political roles.

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