The crypto boom that changed everything
Trump has openly embraced cryptocurrency, positioning himself as a champion of digital assets and pledging to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.”
According to Reuters, Trump-affiliated crypto ventures generated an estimated $802 million by mid-2026.
That total reportedly includes:
- $463 million from sales of World Liberty governance tokens
- $336 million from sales of the Trump-branded meme coin, $TRUMP
One notable deal involved $100 million worth of World Liberty tokens purchased by Aqua1 Foundation, a company reportedly based in the United Arab Emirates.
The foundation later stated the investment was a commercial decision tied to its focus on regulated digital-asset ecosystems.
Critics argue that such transactions blur the line between public office and private enrichment — especially when foreign entities are involved.
Supporters counter that these are legitimate business ventures run by Trump’s family, not the president himself.
And crypto wasn’t the only media-adjacent windfall.
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