Trump reports over $1.4bn income from crypto ventures in latest financial disclosure
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WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reported earning more than $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency-related ventures in 2025, according to his latest annual financial disclosure filed with the US Office of Government Ethics. The latest international media reports suggested that the filing shows that companies linked to Trump received nearly $800 million from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency business co-founded by the president and his sons. The reported income includes more than $520 million generated from crypto token sales and over $250 million from the sale of ownership interests in the venture. The disclosure also states that Trump earned approximately $635 million through the sale of his Trump-themed meme coins, highlighting the growing contribution of digital assets to his overall income. The latest filing marks a sharp increase from the previous year’s disclosure, when Trump reported about $57.35 million in income from token sales associated with World Liberty Financial. The financial disclosure also lists more than $80 million in income from legal settlements with various media companies, along with $52 million earned through licensing agreements that allow overseas property developers—primarily in the Middle East—to use the Trump name. According to the filing, Trump’s traditional businesses also remained profitable. His golf courses and resorts generated more than $500 million in revenue during 2025, reflecting an increase of around 15 percent compared with the previous year. Revenue from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida rose to $77 million, while income from his golf club in West Palm Beach also increased significantly. However, revenue from his golf property in Los Angeles declined during the same period. A White House spokesperson said neither President Trump nor his family had engaged in any conflict of interest, adding that the administration’s policies were designed to serve the interests of the American peop