Key Facts
• Trump-related company reduced its stake in World Liberty Financial (WLF) from 60% to 40% in 11 days.
• WLF tokens generated $200 million (approx. ¥29 billion) in sales within 29 hours in January 2025.
• Trump family established multiple companies to manage WLF profits, including DT Marks DEFI LLC.
• WLF token sales reached $550 million (approx. ¥79.75 billion) by March 2025.
• WLF launched a USD-pegged stablecoin, USD1, in March 2025.
• Abu Dhabi’s MGX invested $2 billion (approx. ¥290 billion) in Binance using USD1.
• Circle, a separate stablecoin issuer, saw its stock triple after its June 2025 IPO.
• WLF’s valuation could reach $1.7 billion (approx. ¥246.5 billion) based on Circle’s market performance.
• Trump family potentially earned $190 million (approx. ¥27.55 billion) from WLF stake reduction.
• U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act regulating stablecoins, boosting industry confidence.
Summary
The Trump family has reduced its stake in the cryptocurrency project World Liberty Financial (WLF) from 60% to 40%, potentially earning $190 million (approx. ¥27.55 billion). WLF, which launched non-transferable tokens in 2024, has seen rapid growth, including $550 million (approx. ¥79.75 billion) in token sales and the introduction of a USD-pegged stablecoin, USD1. Abu Dhabi’s MGX invested $2 billion (approx. ¥290 billion) in Binance using USD1. The U.S. Senate’s approval of the GENIUS Act regulating stablecoins has further boosted market confidence. WLF’s valuation could reach $1.7 billion (approx. ¥246.5 billion), mirroring the performance of Circle, a stablecoin issuer that tripled its stock value after its June 2025 IPO. The Trump family’s financial maneuvers suggest a strategic approach to capitalizing on the growing cryptocurrency market.
