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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 Pearland
The substantial growth of President Trump's crypto businesses, with nearly $1.2 billion in revenue last year, has significant implications for the local economy in Pearland and the broader Houston area. As a major hub for international trade and finance, Houston's business community is likely to be affected by the rise of crypto ventures and their potential impact on traditional industries. The fact that Trump's crypto businesses have eclipsed his property portfolio in revenue is particularly noteworthy, given the importance of real estate development in the Houston area. Furthermore, the expansion of Trump's property business overseas, including deals in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, may have implications for local businesses and investors with international ties. As the crypto industry continues to evolve, it will be important for local business leaders and policymakers in Pearland and Houston to monitor its development and consider its potential impact on the regional economy.
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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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