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Trump Defends Over $1 Billion in Crypto Profits While in Office

Donald Trump has defended earning over $1 billion from cryptocurrency investments during his time in office, stating that "everybody's profiting" and attributing it to a rising stock market. This comes amid criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest.

1 Jul, 11:18 — 1 Jul, 16:51
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BBCHigh10d ago

Trump's $1.4bn crypto earnings revealed

US President Donald Trump made more than $1.4 bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.

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The GuardianMostly Factual10d ago

Crypto, bibles and watches: how Trump made over $2bn last year - The Latest

President Trump cashed in on more than $2bn from crypto and other businesses ventures last year. As the US races to become the self‑declared ‘crypto capital of the world’, the president and his family have turned digital tokens, meme coins and merchandise into an unprecedented revenue stream. But just how rich can a sitting US president get? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian reporter Aisha Down Continue reading...

By Presented by Lucy Hough with Aisha Down ; produced by Hana Williams and Leonore Schick ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; executive producer Zoe Hitch

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual10d ago

Trump made $1.4B from crypto ventures in first year back in office

Trump's latest 2025 financial disclosure reveals he made more than $1.4B in income from crypto ventures.

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cbcHigh10d ago

Trump's crypto businesses took in about $1.2B US last year, federal filing shows

U.S. President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion US from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits as his investors suffered losses.

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France 24High10d ago

Trump defends making over $1 billion in crypto amid conflict-of-interest criticism

US President Donald Trump defended earning around $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities, saying "everybody's profiting" from his time in power. The president has also rejected the idea that he is using his position to enrich himself. The comments come before Trump prepared to take his first flight on a new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us how Trump made his money last year.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual10d ago

‘I’m profiting’: Trump admits he’s made more than $1B investing while president but claims it’s all ‘blind’ luck

Trump and his family have profited handsomely from his return to power

By Andrew Feinberg

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual10d ago

From terror to tokens: Some of Trump's $1.4bn crypto jackpot comes via Pak

A 927-page disclosure filed with the US Office of Government Ethics shows Trump earned at least $2 billion in revenue during 2025, including an estimated $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures controlled by trusts benefiting him. The extraordinary windfall has triggered fresh debate in Washington over conflicts of interest while simultaneously opening a geopolitical chapter involving Pakistan that could have adverse implications for India.

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual10d ago

Most of Trump's income from digital assets, reports $1.4 billion from crypto ventures

The filings disclosed that his companies received almost $800 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture he and his sons co-founded.

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ndtvMostly Factual10d ago

"Everybody's Profiting": Trump Defends Earning More Than $1 Billion On Crypto

Asked about criticisms that he was using his position to enrich himself, the billionaire president said his earnings were placed in blind trusts to ensure that he could not do so.

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rte-newsMostly Factual10d ago

Trump reports $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

US President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family's crypto ventures last year, showing how Trump now derives most of his income from digital assets that have benefited from his policies, according to a ⁠review of his latest financial disclosures.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual10d ago

Trump defends earning more than US$1 billion on crypto

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The WeekMostly Factual10d ago

Trump reports $2.2B in income, mostly via crypto

The president’s pursuit of profit in office is ‘completely unprecedented’

By Peter Weber, The Week US

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Daily SabahMixed10d ago

Trump earned about $1.2 billion from crypto last year: Filling

President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked...

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protothema-enMixed10d ago

Trump defends crypto profits of more than $1 billion: ‘The stock market is up, everybody benefits’

I don't personally handle my finances; we have funds that manage my money. "I made a lot of money before becoming president; they invest my money, and I don't talk to them," said the U.S. president. The post Trump defends crypto profits of more than $1 billion: ‘The stock market is up, everybody benefits’ appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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vanguard-ngMixed10d ago

‘I’m profiting because the stock market is up,’ Trump defends $1bn crypto earnings

"I don't get involved in my personal (finances), we have funds that run my money," Trump said. "I've made a lot of money before I became president, and they invest my money, and I don't talk to them." The post ‘I’m profiting because the stock market is up,’ Trump defends $1bn crypto earnings appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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myjoyonlineMixed10d ago

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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First report: el-mundo · 1 Jul, 05:51Full coverage: 28 · 12hWindow: 12h
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el-mundo1 Jul, 05:51First to report

Trump ganó aproximadamente 1.200 millones de dólares con las criptomonedas en 2025

tagesschau1 Jul, 06:18

Trump nahm 2025 über eine Milliarde Dollar mit Kryptogeschäften ein

2h later
danas1 Jul, 08:35

‘Para na paru’: Tramp se dodatno obogatio od trgovanja kriptovalutom

3h later
Al Jazeera1 Jul, 11:18

Trump made $1.4B from crypto ventures in first year back in office

Daily Sabah1 Jul, 11:46

Trump earned about $1.2 billion from crypto last year: Filling

helsingin-sanomat1 Jul, 12:00

Yhdysvallat | Trump tienasi kryptohankkeilla liki 1,5 miljardia – meemikolikot vauhdittivat tuloja

myjoyonline1 Jul, 12:24

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

rte-news1 Jul, 12:25

Trump reports $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures

cbc1 Jul, 12:59

Trump's crypto businesses took in about $1.2B US last year, federal filing shows

index-hr1 Jul, 13:00

Trump o zaradi od kripta: Ja se time uopće ne bavim

hotnews1 Jul, 13:12

„Toată lumea profită”. Trump explică cum a câștigat peste 1 miliard de dolari din criptomonede în primul an de mandat

channel-news-asia1 Jul, 13:54

Trump defends earning more than US$1 billion on crypto

vanguard-ng1 Jul, 14:10

‘I’m profiting because the stock market is up,’ Trump defends $1bn crypto earnings

BBC1 Jul, 14:15

Trump's $1.4bn crypto earnings revealed

newsbeast1 Jul, 14:16

Ο Τραμπ έβγαλε πάνω από 1,5 δισ. δολάρια από τότε που επέστρεψε στον Λευκό Οίκο – Η crypto αυτοκρατορία που εκτόξευσε τα κέρδη του

n1-bih1 Jul, 14:25

Trump prijavio više od 1,4 milijarde dolara prihoda od kripto biznisa

le-figaro1 Jul, 14:39

«Tout le monde fait du profit» : Donald Trump défend son milliard de dollars de gains dans les cryptomonnaies

Times of India1 Jul, 14:56

From terror to tokens: Some of Trump's $1.4bn crypto jackpot comes via Pak

luxemburger-wort1 Jul, 15:00

Wie Donald Trump seine Präsidentschaft zum Milliardengeschäft macht

France 241 Jul, 15:22

Trump defends making over $1 billion in crypto amid conflict-of-interest criticism

The Week1 Jul, 15:35

Trump reports $2.2B in income, mostly via crypto

The Independent1 Jul, 15:38

‘I’m profiting’: Trump admits he’s made more than $1B investing while president but claims it’s all ‘blind’ luck

protothema-en1 Jul, 15:44

Trump defends crypto profits of more than $1 billion: ‘The stock market is up, everybody benefits’

ndtv1 Jul, 16:38

"Everybody's Profiting": Trump Defends Earning More Than $1 Billion On Crypto

hindustan-times1 Jul, 16:50

Most of Trump's income from digital assets, reports $1.4 billion from crypto ventures

The Guardian1 Jul, 16:51

Crypto, bibles and watches: how Trump made over $2bn last year - The Latest

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digi241 Jul, 17:51

Trump îşi apără miliardul de dolari făcut anul trecut din criptomonede. „Toată lumea face profit”

aktualne-cz1 Jul, 17:55Latest update

Trump bohatne na kryptoměnách. Za první rok ve funkci vydělal přes miliardu dolarů