US-Politik: Wie Trumps Krypto-Netzwerk funktioniert – und wer versucht, sich Einfluss bei ihm zu erkaufen
Verhalten nahe an der Illegalität hat in Trumps US‑Regierung stark zugenommen. Kurz vor den Zwischenwahlen analysiert das Handelsblatt, wer vom Kryptonetzwerk der Trump-Familie profitiert.
Donald Trump's network of cryptocurrency activities has been revealed as the US President prepares for the November 3, 2025 midterm elections. The network is centered around two main crypto assets: the WLFI Governance Token and the USD1 Stablecoin, both of which are issued by World Liberty Financial Inc., a company in which Trump and his wife Melania own stakes.
These two cryptocurrencies have generated billions of dollars in revenue for the President, primarily through direct sales to third parties, transaction fees, and interest earned on the stablecoin. Trump's family has also acquired substantial unlisted crypto assets valued at $570 million (WLFI Coin) and $240 million (USD1 Stablecoin).
Deals facilitated through the network have also benefited foreign governments, convicted criminals, and individuals under investigation, while keeping investors' identities opaque. Despite repeated denials, there have been past instances where crypto payments seemed to coincide with favorable treatment or blatant benefits. The SEC has dropped investigations into past crypto-related activities, including those involving crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, Ripple, Robinhood, and Coinbase, all of which received donations from Trump during his campaign.
Additionally, the Trump administration's support for the crypto sector has benefited other companies, such as Circle, which launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO) due to the Administration's active support, and Ondo, a financial platform that received $1 million from Trump before partnering with World Liberty Financial.
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