#The Trump family has been making waves in the cryptocurrenc
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{"content":"#The Trump family has been making waves in the cryptocurrency world with their latest venture, World Liberty Financial, a digital-asset company co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons Eric, Donald Jr., and Barron. Here's what we know so far ¹:
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Token
- The WLFI token has been launched and is currently trading, with its value fluctuating between 21 cents and 40 cents.
- The token gives holders voting rights on governance issues for World Liberty Financial.
- The Trump family and other insiders control over 20% of WLFI's supply, but no single wallet can exercise more than 5% of governance power.
Trump Family's Stake
- The family's stake in WLFI tokens is valued at nearly $5 billion, although these holdings are locked under the company's rules, preventing immediate sales.
- President Trump himself holds roughly two-thirds of the WLFI tokens, with the family's total holdings exceeding $6 billion on paper.
Other Crypto Ventures
- The Trump family has also been involved with other cryptocurrency projects, including the $TRUMP meme coin, which raised $140 million and featured a dinner with Donald Trump for top holders.
- World Liberty Financial also issues a stablecoin called USD1, pegged to the US dollar.
Controversy and Criticism
- The Trump family's crypto dealings have raised eyebrows, with critics warning of conflicts of interest and insider-driven risks.
- Former regulators have expressed concerns about the transparency and potential for market manipulation in the WLFI token sale ².","images":["https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025092025/09/04/c555ae06e8204ed59bf6eeae13613273.png"],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":["USD1/USDT"],"quotearticleid":0}