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Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, financial disclosure shows
By Joe Walsh at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 1, 2026
· 5 min read
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure released Tuesday, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.Mr. Trump reported $635 million in royalties from a company that issues...
Key takeaway Trump reported $635 million in royalties from a company that issues $TRUMP, a crypto token that he launched three days before taking office for his second term.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The revelation that President Trump earned over $1 billion from crypto ventures last year has significant implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth business community. As a major hub for financial technology and innovation, the region is home to a growing number of cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The success of Trump's crypto-related ventures, including his meme coin business and World Liberty Financial, may attract more attention and investment to the local crypto industry. However, the controversy surrounding World Liberty Financial's transactions and the president's potential conflict of interest may also raise concerns among local business leaders and regulators. As the crypto market continues to evolve, Southlake residents and businesses will be watching closely to see how these developments impact the local economy and the region's reputation as a hub for financial innovation. The city's proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth, major financial centers, makes it an important location for companies involved in the crypto industry.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure released Tuesday, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.Mr. Trump reported $635 million in royalties from a company that issues...
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