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Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
By Bernard Condon, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 5 min read
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue muc...
Key takeaway Trump got more than $500 million from his World Liberty Financial business selling new crypto products, including “governance tokens,” according to the required annual disclosure report with the Office of Government Ethics.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The revelation that President Donald Trump's crypto businesses raked in nearly $1.2 billion last year has significant implications for the Houston area, home to a thriving energy industry and a growing hub for tech and finance. As Trump's crypto ventures have eclipsed his traditional property portfolio in revenue, it's likely that local investors and businesses are taking notice. The fact that Trump's crypto businesses have benefited from his own policy moves raises questions about the potential for similar conflicts of interest in the Houston area, where energy and finance intersect with government policy. Furthermore, the growth of Trump's property empire abroad, including in countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, may have implications for Houston's international trade and business relationships. As the city continues to diversify its economy and attract new businesses, the influence of Trump's business dealings on the local landscape will be worth watching.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue muc...
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