US President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion from his cryptocurrency business in 2025, marking a massive surge in his annual income. This information was revealed in a federal financial disclosure released on Monday, as reported by The Guardian. Allegations have arisen that Trump is leveraging his presidential powers to generate this vast income. However, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly denied any conflict of interest regarding these earnings, stating that neither the President nor his family has ever been—or will ever be—involved in a conflict of interest.
She further claimed that through executive orders and legislation like the “GENIUS Act,” Trump has positioned the US at the forefront of the crypto sector, and that all actions taken by his administration were solely for the welfare of the American people. During his second term, Trump and his family have invested heavily in digital currencies and various crypto ventures; early in 2025, Trump announced plans to establish America as the “crypto capital” of the world. These crypto startups—launched only recently—are now generating far greater revenue for Trump than the massive real estate empire he built over many years. According to the annual report from the Office of Government Ethics, Trump’s flagship venture, “World Liberty Financial,” earned over $500 million through the sale of new crypto products and “governance tokens.” Additionally, he earned more than $600 million from another crypto entity called “CIC Digital LLC.” This company primarily sells a special type of “meme coin” featuring Trump’s likeness—a venture launched just days before he assumed office for his second term.
However, the value of these crypto tokens and meme coins has plummeted significantly since their initial sale. In addition to his crypto ventures, Trump earned millions of dollars from the sale of Bibles, sneakers, and other merchandise bearing his name—an unprecedented occurrence in the history of the US presidency. He generated $4.7 million solely from the sale of Trump-branded watches. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s family company collected millions of dollars in licensing fees from deals involving new hotels, resorts, and condominiums in various countries. Notably, many of these nations were simultaneously engaged in negotiations with the US government regarding tariffs, military aid, and other critical issues.
According to the records, Trump’s company received $10.4 million from a property in the United Arab Emirates, $9 million from a project in Saudi Arabia, and $5 million each from projects in Bucharest, Romania, and Qatar. The financial report further reveals that Trump earned over $86 million through legal settlements with five major media and social media companies, including ABC, CBS, YouTube, Meta, and X.
