Publish: 09:02, 01 Jul, 2026

Trump earns over $1bn from crypto in first year of new term

Online Desk
Trump earns over $1bn from crypto in first year of new term

US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025, BBC reported.

In a 927-page disclosure, he reported $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin that has plunged in value since he launched it three days before taking office.

He also reported over $500m in income from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm founded by his own sons and the children of his special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

He earned millions more from real estate and Trump-themed items. But the White House denied he was profiting from the presidency.

The earnings from his latest financial disclosure far outpace the previous ones for 2024, when Trump disclosed over $600m in income.

But the White House, which has repeatedly emphasised that Trump has placed his business in a trust managed by his sons, again denied any conflict of interest.

White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said the president had proudly made the US "the crypto capital of the world".

"Neither the President nor his family has ever engaged - or will ever engage - in conflicts of interest," she said in a statement.

She added: "All actions by President Trump and his administration are taken in the best interest of the American people – and any so-called 'reporters' pushing otherwise are recycling the same, tired, false narrative that Democrats and the legacy media have been pushing for a decade."

Trump once criticised cryptocurrency, famously calling Bitcoin a "scam" and a "disaster waiting to happen".

But Tuesday's disclosure shows his crypto earnings overshadow income from his real estate business, which first catapulted him to fame.

He earned around $77m from his Mar-a-Lago club and $122m from his golf club in Doral, Florida.

He also earned more than $30m each from golf clubs in Bedminster, New Jersey, and Jupiter, Florida, and Turnberry, Scotland.

Trump also earned millions from other business ventures, according to the financial disclosure.

These included $4.7m in royalties from Trump-branded watches, along with Trump-branded Bibles, trainers, fragrances and guitars.

First Lady Melania Trump also listed her income from 2025 in the disclosure. She made $10.7m from a "license agreement" related to the documentary about her that was released last year.

Another $6m in income is listed for her from the sale of NFTs, which are digital images sold online.

The president listed millions of dollars, too, in settlements from various legal actions.

These included $16m from a lawsuit against ABC, $16m from CBS Broadcasting and CBS Interactive, $24.5m from Meta, $22m from YouTube and $8m from X.

But the White House has said most of that money went towards Trump's future presidential library or a nonprofit dedicated to the upkeep of park sites in the Washington DC area.

bd-pratidin/GR

More News
Iran monitoring US deal implementation, Lebanon clause key
Iran monitoring US deal implementation, Lebanon clause key
Saudi Arabia extends deadline for expatriate work permit renewal
Saudi Arabia extends deadline for expatriate work permit renewal
14 children die as coaching centre roof collapses in Lahore
14 children die as coaching centre roof collapses in Lahore
US envoys in Doha for indirect talks with Iranian team
US envoys in Doha for indirect talks with Iranian team
France records 300 excess deaths during unseasonal May heatwave
France records 300 excess deaths during unseasonal May heatwave
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow
India opposition accuses Modi government of concealing military deaths in Pakistan conflict
India opposition accuses Modi government of concealing military deaths in Pakistan conflict
Only one route in Hormuz open to ships, says IRGC
Only one route in Hormuz open to ships, says IRGC
Strait of Hormuz traffic halts as US-Iran conflict reignites
Strait of Hormuz traffic halts as US-Iran conflict reignites
Satellite data suggests over 58,000 buildings damaged in Venezuela quakes
Satellite data suggests over 58,000 buildings damaged in Venezuela quakes
Chinese billionaire gets 30 years in US prison
Chinese billionaire gets 30 years in US prison
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719 as thousands remain missing
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719 as thousands remain missing
Latest News
Iran monitoring US deal implementation, Lebanon clause key
Iran monitoring US deal implementation, Lebanon clause key
just now | International
Imran and Nancy reunite for new film song
Imran and Nancy reunite for new film song
6 minutes ago | Showbiz
Shringla greets Ayush Gupta on winning music competition
Shringla greets Ayush Gupta on winning music competition
32 minutes ago | Showbiz
Bangla QR mandatory from today
Bangla QR mandatory from today
39 minutes ago | Economy
Saudi Arabia extends deadline for expatriate work permit renewal
Saudi Arabia extends deadline for expatriate work permit renewal
50 minutes ago | International
Trump earns over $1bn from crypto in first year of new term
Trump earns over $1bn from crypto in first year of new term
1 hour ago | International
Jamaat is a canker in Bangladesh politics: Ashraf Kaiser
Jamaat is a canker in Bangladesh politics: Ashraf Kaiser
1 hour ago | National
Budget approved, now comes the real test
Budget approved, now comes the real test
1 hour ago | Economy
Forex reserves rise to $37.56 billion
Forex reserves rise to $37.56 billion
1 hour ago | Economy
Haaland leads Norway into last-16 clash with Brazil
Haaland leads Norway into last-16 clash with Brazil
1 hour ago | Sports
Mbappe's double sends France past Sweden
Mbappe's double sends France past Sweden
2 hours ago | Sports
DU celebrates 106th founding anniversary tomorrow
DU celebrates 106th founding anniversary tomorrow
12 hours ago | National
14 children die as coaching centre roof collapses in Lahore
14 children die as coaching centre roof collapses in Lahore
12 hours ago | International
US envoys in Doha for indirect talks with Iranian team
US envoys in Doha for indirect talks with Iranian team
12 hours ago | International
PM cancels post-budget dinner
PM cancels post-budget dinner
12 hours ago | National
Russia highlights expanding education, youth cooperation with Bangladesh
Russia highlights expanding education, youth cooperation with Bangladesh
13 hours ago | City
JS passes Cyber Security Amendment Bill, 2026
JS passes Cyber Security Amendment Bill, 2026
13 hours ago | National
Debate competition held at Ananda Mohan College
Debate competition held at Ananda Mohan College
13 hours ago | Shuvosangho
France records 300 excess deaths during unseasonal May heatwave
France records 300 excess deaths during unseasonal May heatwave
14 hours ago | International
Discussion on climate change and its impacts held in Bhola
Discussion on climate change and its impacts held in Bhola
14 hours ago | Shuvosangho
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow
14 hours ago | International
Will definitely appeal as sentence is insufficient: Chief Prosecutor
Will definitely appeal as sentence is insufficient: Chief Prosecutor
14 hours ago | National
PM calls for ensuring time-befitting higher education to consolidate democracy
PM calls for ensuring time-befitting higher education to consolidate democracy
15 hours ago | National
Bashundhara Tissue, Shuvosangho hold tree plantation drive at Azizul Haque College
Bashundhara Tissue, Shuvosangho hold tree plantation drive at Azizul Haque College
15 hours ago | Shuvosangho
JS passes bill to tackle online gambling, betting
JS passes bill to tackle online gambling, betting
15 hours ago | National
Fuel prices unchanged for July
Fuel prices unchanged for July
15 hours ago | Economy
Zimbabwe seal biggest Test win as Bangladesh crushed by innings and 85 runs
Zimbabwe seal biggest Test win as Bangladesh crushed by innings and 85 runs
15 hours ago | Sports
India opposition accuses Modi government of concealing military deaths in Pakistan conflict
India opposition accuses Modi government of concealing military deaths in Pakistan conflict
16 hours ago | International
Nepalese Ambassador highlights foreign policy, growing Bangladesh ties at NDC
Nepalese Ambassador highlights foreign policy, growing Bangladesh ties at NDC
16 hours ago | National
JS passes Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget
JS passes Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget
16 hours ago | National
Most Read
Appellate Division cancels Aslam Chowdhury's candidacy
Appellate Division cancels Aslam Chowdhury's candidacy
23 hours ago | National
BAJUS lowers gold prices again
BAJUS lowers gold prices again
22 hours ago | Economy
Revenue collection is a big challenge, we will face it unitedly: NBR Chairman
Revenue collection is a big challenge, we will face it unitedly: NBR Chairman
18 hours ago | Economy
Bodies of five Bangladeshi expatriates killed in Qatar road crash return home
Bodies of five Bangladeshi expatriates killed in Qatar road crash return home
22 hours ago | National
Germany icon retires after World Cup exit
Germany icon retires after World Cup exit
21 hours ago | Sports
I'm in a relationship: Naznin Niha
I'm in a relationship: Naznin Niha
20 hours ago | Showbiz
Strait of Hormuz traffic halts as US-Iran conflict reignites
Strait of Hormuz traffic halts as US-Iran conflict reignites
18 hours ago | International
A-Challan mandatory for all govt receipts from July 1
A-Challan mandatory for all govt receipts from July 1
22 hours ago | Economy
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719 as thousands remain missing
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719 as thousands remain missing
21 hours ago | International
BB offers one-time exit facility for defaulters
BB offers one-time exit facility for defaulters
23 hours ago | Economy
Zimbabwe seal biggest Test win as Bangladesh crushed by innings and 85 runs
Zimbabwe seal biggest Test win as Bangladesh crushed by innings and 85 runs
16 hours ago | Sports
Former bank owners barred from regaining control as govt repeals section 18A
Former bank owners barred from regaining control as govt repeals section 18A
21 hours ago | Economy
Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden test
Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden test
23 hours ago | Sports
Salary issues of madrasah teachers to be resolved in July: Education minister
Salary issues of madrasah teachers to be resolved in July: Education minister
21 hours ago | National
We Brazilians love you, Alisson Becker thanks Bangladeshi fans
We Brazilians love you, Alisson Becker thanks Bangladeshi fans
19 hours ago | Sports
Bangladesh Pratidin warns against fake photo cards, GD filed
Bangladesh Pratidin warns against fake photo cards, GD filed
22 hours ago | National
Satellite data suggests over 58,000 buildings damaged in Venezuela quakes
Satellite data suggests over 58,000 buildings damaged in Venezuela quakes
19 hours ago | International
ICT sentences Inu to 10 years for crimes against humanity
ICT sentences Inu to 10 years for crimes against humanity
19 hours ago | National
Battery-powered rickshaws can't be evicted by DMP alone: ​​Commissioner
Battery-powered rickshaws can't be evicted by DMP alone: ​​Commissioner
17 hours ago | City
JS passes Cyber Security Amendment Bill, 2026
JS passes Cyber Security Amendment Bill, 2026
13 hours ago | National
JS passes bill to tackle online gambling, betting
JS passes bill to tackle online gambling, betting
15 hours ago | National
Speaker Hafiz Uddin to join Khameni’s funeral in Tehran
Speaker Hafiz Uddin to join Khameni’s funeral in Tehran
20 hours ago | National
Can app end corruption in Bangladesh land services?
Can app end corruption in Bangladesh land services?
20 hours ago | National
Australia reaffirms support for Bangladesh’s banking sector reforms
Australia reaffirms support for Bangladesh’s banking sector reforms
17 hours ago | National
Morocco through to round of 16 with win over Netherlands
Morocco through to round of 16 with win over Netherlands
23 hours ago | Sports
JS passes Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget
JS passes Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget
16 hours ago | National
14 children die as coaching centre roof collapses in Lahore
14 children die as coaching centre roof collapses in Lahore
12 hours ago | International
Chinese billionaire gets 30 years in US prison
Chinese billionaire gets 30 years in US prison
21 hours ago | International
Tale of Hasnat Abdullah’s rise as a ‘mob emperor’
Tale of Hasnat Abdullah’s rise as a ‘mob emperor’
23 hours ago | Special
PM calls for ensuring time-befitting higher education to consolidate democracy
PM calls for ensuring time-befitting higher education to consolidate democracy
15 hours ago | National