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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 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 much of his...
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 Tomball News
As Tomball residents consider the growth of businesses in their own community, the news of President Trump's substantial earnings from crypto businesses is a reminder that the Houston area is not immune to the trends shaping the national economy. With the city's proximity to Houston, a major hub for international trade and finance, it's likely that some of these crypto businesses have a presence or impact in the region. The fact that Trump's crypto ventures have eclipsed his traditional property portfolio in revenue raises questions about the potential for similar shifts in the local economy. As Tomball continues to develop and attract new businesses, it will be worth watching how the city's leaders balance the need for economic growth with the potential risks and benefits associated with emerging industries like crypto. The city's own economic development efforts may need to adapt to these changing trends to remain competitive.
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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 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 much of his...
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