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Trump Made Over $1 Billion on Crypto Ventures Last Year, Financial Disclosure Shows
Updated on: June 30, 2026 / 9:13 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- President Trump earned over $1 billion from crypto-related ventures in the past year.
- This income includes $635 million in royalties from a company issuing the $TRUMP crypto token.
- He also reported over $500 million from token sales by World Liberty Financial, a crypto company co-founded by his family.
- Crypto earnings significantly exceeded income from his real estate businesses.
- Other reported income includes royalties from 'Trump Watches,' sales of branded merchandise, and book royalties.
- First Lady Melania Trump's ventures also generated significant proceeds, including from a film license agreement and NFT sales.
- The disclosure lists substantial legal settlements with tech and media companies, with much of the money directed to his presidential library or the Trust for the National Mall.
- Outstanding liabilities include a civil fraud judgment and judgments owed to E. Jean Carroll.