To this day, Donald Trump’s crypto empire has continued to expand, spanning from initial NFTs to DeFi, meme coins, stablecoins, and now mining. A new crypto empire bearing Trump’s name appears to be on the rise. Most recently, according to Fortune, the Trump family is suspected of setting its sights on blockchain gaming.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Will Trump Build a "Crypto Monopoly"? (Related Reading: "Monopoly" Fan Trump Enters Blockchain Gaming, Adding Another Move to the Crypto Arena)

While Trump’s presidency has stirred global unrest, it’s undeniable that, personally, he is the most financially adept president in recent history. Beyond his well-known real estate empire, media ventures, and controversial stock market maneuvers, he has carved out a new profit channel: cryptocurrencies, from which he has earned at least $1 billion.

To this day, Trump’s crypto empire has continued to expand, spanning from initial NFTs to DeFi, meme coins, stablecoins, and now mining. A new crypto empire bearing Trump’s name appears to be on the rise. Most recently, according to Fortune, the Trump family is suspected of setting its sights on blockchain gaming.

Tracing Trump’s crypto journey, the earliest chapter begins with digital cards. In June 2021, Trump advocated for the "Great American Dollar" and lambasted cryptocurrencies as a "scam" undermining the dollar’s value, calling for strict regulation. Yet, less than a year and a half later, Trump embraced the irony.

On December 15, 2022, Trump announced the launch of Trump Digital Trading Card NFTs via TruthSocial, his social media platform. Minted on the Polygon blockchain, the series initially comprised 45,000 NFTs priced at $99 each. Purchasing 45 cards granted a dinner with Trump. Despite initial ridicule, fueled by the ex-president’s star power, the series sold out in under a day. According to OpenSea, it generated 17,115 ETH in trading volume, with 14,411 holders.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

In short, the first venture netted Trump 4.45million.Encouraged,onApril18,2023,hequicklyreleasedasecondseries:∗TrumpDigitalTradingCardsSeries2∗.Usingthesamemarketingstrategybutincreasingthetotalto47,000(symbolizinghisambitionfora47thterm),pricedat99, the series sold out in five hours but plummeted the next day, signaling market fatigue.

Undeterred, Trump soon launched the third series: MugShot Edition NFTs, this time with 100,000 units at the same price. Special perks included a 10,000receptioninviteandalimited−editionordinalcard.ThisseriesreignitedtheNFThype.Combined,thethreeseriesrakedin19 million, with actual profits reaching millions, according to financial disclosures.

NFTs were just the beginning. In September 2024, the Trump family announced World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi venture. Despite lackluster DeFi performance, WLFI garnered attention for its 1billionintokenpurchases,currentlyholdinga0.87550 million in March, with Tron founder Justin Sun contributing $75 million.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Documents reveal that after deducting operating costs, Trump and his partners receive 75% of WLFI’s net revenue, including token sales. Of the funds raised, 30millionisearmarkedforcompanyexpenses.Theremaining75390 million, goes to Trump and his partners at DT Marks DEFI LLC for marketing, including using his name and image.

Shortly after Trump’s White House crypto summit, WLFI launched the USD1 stablecoin, pegged to the dollar and backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents. Minted on Ethereum and BSC, with plans to expand, USD1’s trading volume has surpassed $44.91 million, according to CoinGecko.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Next came mining. With Trump advocating for "Made in America" Bitcoin, his family seized the opportunity. In late March, Eric Trump and Hut 8 Mining formed American Bitcoin. Hut 8 injected most ASIC miners into American Data Centers, renamed American Bitcoin post-transaction, with Hut 8 holding 80%.

While mining and stablecoins are nascent, Trump’s meme coin, TRUMP, made headlines. Launched in January, it soared from 70to7.89, a 90% drop from its peak, creating a rollercoaster for investors and tightening liquidity.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Due to unlocking issues, actual profits are smaller. With 1 billion tokens initially, only 200 million circulated, with the rest unlocking linearly over three years. Trump’s companies, CIC Digital LLC and Fight Fight Fight LLC, control 80%, with a book profit of $6.344 billion.

Overall, a vast Trump crypto empire is emerging, spanning NFTs, mining, stablecoins, DeFi, and meme coins. With infrastructure and applications covered, Bloomberg reports the family has earned over $1 billion. A new venture, a real estate blockchain game akin to MONOPOLY GO!, is reportedly in the works, though denied by Bill Zanker’s spokesperson.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Trump’s philosophy revolves around monetizing traffic, aligning well with crypto’s speculative nature. With policy leverage, he can manipulate markets or enter lucrative sectors, a form of political corruption and insider trading. His crypto布局 (strategic positioning) often follows government signals, with利益集团 (interest groups) forming swiftly. A notable example is WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff, son of Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Not everyone is pleased. Democrats and independents question Trump’s crypto enrichment. Elizabeth Warren argues the SEC’s lax enforcement aids Trump’s crypto gains, while Kedric Payne of the Campaign Legal Center notes Trump’s advocacy for crypto-friendly laws.

This isn’t baseless. Under Trump, the SEC and DOJ have eased crypto regulations, with stakeholders facing fewer prosecutions. For instance, after Sun’s $75 million WLFI investment, the SEC dropped its 2023 fraud case against him.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

While Trump’s policies seem solid, lax regulation risks political backlash, especially given America’s complex political climate. TD Cowen warns Trump’s crypto ventures could delay U.S. regulatory progress, despite legislative acceleration.

Conflicts of interest extend beyond crypto. Amid recent tariffs, Trump’s allies profited. Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks before tariff delays, while Pennsylvania’s Rob Bresnahan sold U.S. Steel Dynamics shares before tariff announcements. Both deny wrongdoing but face market suspicion.

With family profiting in crypto and allies in stocks, Trump’s actions raise conflict-of-interest concerns. Democrats have urged the SEC to investigate, though the new chair, a Trump ally, may thwart such efforts.

Visibly, Trump’s family’s profit-seeking continues. Earning billions in months, the question remains: How much more will he amass in four years? As the U.S.’s most profitable president emerges, his governance evaluation lingers.

To this day, Donald Trump’s crypto empire has continued to expand, spanning from initial NFTs to DeFi, meme coins, stablecoins, and now mining. A new crypto empire bearing Trump’s name appears to be on the rise. Most recently, according to Fortune, the Trump family is suspected of setting its sights on blockchain gaming.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Will Trump Build a "Crypto Monopoly"? (Related Reading: "Monopoly" Fan Trump Enters Blockchain Gaming, Adding Another Move to the Crypto Arena)

While Trump’s presidency has stirred global unrest, it’s undeniable that, personally, he is the most financially adept president in recent history. Beyond his well-known real estate empire, media ventures, and controversial stock market maneuvers, he has carved out a new profit channel: cryptocurrencies, from which he has earned at least $1 billion.

To this day, Trump’s crypto empire has continued to expand, spanning from initial NFTs to DeFi, meme coins, stablecoins, and now mining. A new crypto empire bearing Trump’s name appears to be on the rise. Most recently, according to Fortune, the Trump family is suspected of setting its sights on blockchain gaming.

Tracing Trump’s crypto journey, the earliest chapter begins with digital cards. In June 2021, Trump advocated for the "Great American Dollar" and lambasted cryptocurrencies as a "scam" undermining the dollar’s value, calling for strict regulation. Yet, less than a year and a half later, Trump embraced the irony.

On December 15, 2022, Trump announced the launch of Trump Digital Trading Card NFTs via TruthSocial, his social media platform. Minted on the Polygon blockchain, the series initially comprised 45,000 NFTs priced at $99 each. Purchasing 45 cards granted a dinner with Trump. Despite initial ridicule, fueled by the ex-president’s star power, the series sold out in under a day. According to OpenSea, it generated 17,115 ETH in trading volume, with 14,411 holders.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

In short, the first venture netted Trump 4.45million.Encouraged,onApril18,2023,hequicklyreleasedasecondseries:∗TrumpDigitalTradingCardsSeries2∗.Usingthesamemarketingstrategybutincreasingthetotalto47,000(symbolizinghisambitionfora47thterm),pricedat99, the series sold out in five hours but plummeted the next day, signaling market fatigue.

Undeterred, Trump soon launched the third series: MugShot Edition NFTs, this time with 100,000 units at the same price. Special perks included a 10,000receptioninviteandalimited−editionordinalcard.ThisseriesreignitedtheNFThype.Combined,thethreeseriesrakedin19 million, with actual profits reaching millions, according to financial disclosures.

NFTs were just the beginning. In September 2024, the Trump family announced World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi venture. Despite lackluster DeFi performance, WLFI garnered attention for its 1billionintokenpurchases,currentlyholdinga0.87550 million in March, with Tron founder Justin Sun contributing $75 million.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Documents reveal that after deducting operating costs, Trump and his partners receive 75% of WLFI’s net revenue, including token sales. Of the funds raised, 30millionisearmarkedforcompanyexpenses.Theremaining75390 million, goes to Trump and his partners at DT Marks DEFI LLC for marketing, including using his name and image.

Shortly after Trump’s White House crypto summit, WLFI launched the USD1 stablecoin, pegged to the dollar and backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents. Minted on Ethereum and BSC, with plans to expand, USD1’s trading volume has surpassed $44.91 million, according to CoinGecko.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Next came mining. With Trump advocating for "Made in America" Bitcoin, his family seized the opportunity. In late March, Eric Trump and Hut 8 Mining formed American Bitcoin. Hut 8 injected most ASIC miners into American Data Centers, renamed American Bitcoin post-transaction, with Hut 8 holding 80%.

While mining and stablecoins are nascent, Trump’s meme coin, TRUMP, made headlines. Launched in January, it soared from 70to7.89, a 90% drop from its peak, creating a rollercoaster for investors and tightening liquidity.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Due to unlocking issues, actual profits are smaller. With 1 billion tokens initially, only 200 million circulated, with the rest unlocking linearly over three years. Trump’s companies, CIC Digital LLC and Fight Fight Fight LLC, control 80%, with a book profit of $6.344 billion.

Overall, a vast Trump crypto empire is emerging, spanning NFTs, mining, stablecoins, DeFi, and meme coins. With infrastructure and applications covered, Bloomberg reports the family has earned over $1 billion. A new venture, a real estate blockchain game akin to MONOPOLY GO!, is reportedly in the works, though denied by Bill Zanker’s spokesperson.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

Trump’s philosophy revolves around monetizing traffic, aligning well with crypto’s speculative nature. With policy leverage, he can manipulate markets or enter lucrative sectors, a form of political corruption and insider trading. His crypto布局 (strategic positioning) often follows government signals, with利益集团 (interest groups) forming swiftly. A notable example is WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff, son of Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Not everyone is pleased. Democrats and independents question Trump’s crypto enrichment. Elizabeth Warren argues the SEC’s lax enforcement aids Trump’s crypto gains, while Kedric Payne of the Campaign Legal Center notes Trump’s advocacy for crypto-friendly laws.

This isn’t baseless. Under Trump, the SEC and DOJ have eased crypto regulations, with stakeholders facing fewer prosecutions. For instance, after Sun’s $75 million WLFI investment, the SEC dropped its 2023 fraud case against him.

From NFTs to Real Estate Blockchain Games: Mapping Trump’s Crypto Empire

While Trump’s policies seem solid, lax regulation risks political backlash, especially given America’s complex political climate. TD Cowen warns Trump’s crypto ventures could delay U.S. regulatory progress, despite legislative acceleration.

Conflicts of interest extend beyond crypto. Amid recent tariffs, Trump’s allies profited. Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks before tariff delays, while Pennsylvania’s Rob Bresnahan sold U.S. Steel Dynamics shares before tariff announcements. Both deny wrongdoing but face market suspicion.

With family profiting in crypto and allies in stocks, Trump’s actions raise conflict-of-interest concerns. Democrats have urged the SEC to investigate, though the new chair, a Trump ally, may thwart such efforts.

Visibly, Trump’s family’s profit-seeking continues. Earning billions in months, the question remains: How much more will he amass in four years? As the U.S.’s most profitable president emerges, his governance evaluation lingers.