Summary
President Donald Trump's family launched a new cryptocurrency called "$WLFI" through their company, World Liberty Financial. This launch reportedly increased the family's wealth by $5 billion, at least on paper. The event underscores Trump's involvement in the crypto industry, especially following his recent passage of the GENIUS Act, a key piece of cryptocurrency legislation.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, a major cryptocurrency law, in July.
- Trump's family launched a cryptocurrency token called "$WLFI" through World Liberty Financial.
- The launch reportedly increased the Trump family's wealth by $5 billion on paper.
- World Liberty Financial was co-founded by Trump and his sons last year.
- The company's token started trading publicly, initially priced at around 32 cents.
- The Trumps are reportedly barred from selling their own tokens immediately.
- Trump's involvement in crypto marks a shift from his past stance, when he referred to crypto as a scam.
- Trump has appointed crypto-friendly officials to key regulatory agencies.
