Donald Trump's $1 billion crypto earnings

US President Donald Trump's 2025 financial disclosure revealed that he earned over $1.4 billion, with the vast majority coming from cryptocurrency ventures. This included $635 million from the sale of his personal meme coins and more than $520 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform co-founded with his sons. The disclosures, released by the Office of Government Ethics, also showed income from golf resorts, media settlements, and merchandise royalties. The reports sparked widespread criticism from ethics watchdogs who argue that Trump's promotion of the crypto industry while in office creates unprecedented conflicts of interest. Several outlets highlighted that Trump's policies, such as the Genius Act, have legitimized digital assets and that his family continues to benefit financially from these regulatory changes. Some international outlets, like NOS, emphasized the contrast between Trump's vast crypto earnings and his traditional real estate income, noting that the value of his meme coins has dropped sharply since issuance. The White House has denied any conflicts of interest, stating that all actions are taken in the best interest of the American people.