Trump’s DeFi Project Raises $550M, Discloses Crypto Earnings

Donald Trump’s financial disclosure reveals $54.7 million in earnings from World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project led by his sons, alongside $1.16 million from NFT sales. The project raised $550 million in token sales, with Trump holding 15.75 million WLFI governance tokens. A major whale recently accumulated 800 million WLFI tokens, signaling strong market interest. The Trump family’s venture also acquired a stake in the TRUMP meme coin, expanding its crypto footprint. The disclosure highlights Trump’s deepening ties to the crypto sector, including strategic partnerships like one with Pakistan’s Crypto Council.

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Institutions Now Hold 30.9% of Bitcoin Supply

Centralized Bitcoin treasuries, including governments, ETFs, and corporations, now hold 30.9% of the total circulating supply—6.1 million BTC—marking a 924% increase over the past decade. Three dominant entities control 65-90% of institutional holdings, while private companies show more distributed ownership. Custody has shifted from exchanges to ETFs and DeFi, with sovereign reserves (like the US’s 200,000 BTC) playing a unique role. Despite stable total holdings, these entities drive price volatility, with monthly flows swinging by $10B. Governments, including the US and China, amass BTC via seizures, creating dormant but market-moving reserves.

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Middle East Tensions: Historical Conflicts & Nationalism

The text discusses how historical conflicts, like Saddam Hussein’s 1980 attack on Iran, were driven by misjudgments and nationalism, leading to prolonged instability. It draws parallels to current tensions, where alliances and perceptions of power still influence regional dynamics. The Iraq-Iran War serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of underestimating political resilience in the Middle East.

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Trump’s $57.3M Crypto Income & Top Altcoins to Watch

Donald Trump’s financial disclosure reveals a $57.3M income from World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) tokens, with his family holding a significant stake in the project. The article explores Trump’s crypto ventures, including his meme coin $TRUMP and the first Bitcoin ETF approval under his presidency. Additionally, it recommends high-growth altcoins like Solaxy ($SOLX), a Solana Layer 2 solution, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), offering 613% staking rewards, and Jelly-My-Jelly ($JELLYJELLY), a viral meme coin. Investors are urged to act fast on presale opportunities while acknowledging market risks.

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Binance Report: Crypto Market Shaken by Geopolitics, ETH Rises

Binance Research’s report reveals that geopolitical shocks, including Middle East tensions, triggered market volatility, causing declines in cryptocurrencies and equities while boosting safe-haven assets like gold and oil. Despite short-term instability, Ethereum (ETH) demonstrated strength due to positive regulatory developments, including SEC clarity on DeFi and Ethereum ETFs offering staking. Analysts predict a crypto market recovery, citing historical resilience after geopolitical events. The SEC’s accommodating stance on DeFi and Ethereum’s growing ETF inflows suggest potential for an altseason, reinforcing ETH’s dominance in decentralized finance.

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Trump Media Group’s $100M Crypto Bet Amid SEC Probe Closure

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has secured a $100 million investment from DRW Investments, a firm with a long-standing crypto presence, just weeks after a regulatory probe into DRW was dropped. TMTG aims to raise $2.5 billion, primarily to buy Bitcoin, potentially amassing over 140,000 BTC. The SEC recently approved TMTG’s registration for a Bitcoin Treasury offering, enabling the sale of 56 million shares and 29 million convertible notes. Institutional backers like Jane Street, which holds a $375 million stake, are rallying behind the venture. Meanwhile, DRW’s crypto arm, Cumberland, has a history of large-scale Bitcoin acquisitions, including 70,000 BTC from the Silk Road auction.

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Trump Earns $57.4M from DeFi Venture World Liberty Financial

Donald Trump reported $57.4 million in income linked to World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project he supports alongside his sons. His 2025 financial disclosure, filed on June 13, shows he holds 15.75 billion governance tokens in the venture, which also grant him voting rights. While the exact valuation of these tokens remains unclear, the substantial income suggests Trump has either monetized part of his stake or the tokens were internally valued at a high rate. The project has raised over $550 million from investors, highlighting Trump’s deepening ties to the cryptocurrency sector.

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SEC Approves Trump Media’s $2.3B Bitcoin Treasury Deal

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Trump Media and Technology Group’s (TMTG) registration statement for its $2.3 billion Bitcoin treasury deal. The S-3 filing, declared effective on June 13, allows TMTG to register the resale of approximately 56 million shares and 29 million more tied to convertible notes as part of debt and equity agreements with around 50 investors. This move follows TMTG’s earlier capital raise to purchase Bitcoin, despite initial denials of such plans. The approval underscores the growing intersection of traditional finance and cryptocurrency, as TMTG, which owns Truth Social, continues to expand its financial strategies.

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Seven Firms File Amended S-1 Forms for Solana ETFs with Staking

Seven prominent issuers, including 21Shares, Bitwise, and Fidelity, filed amended S-1 forms with the SEC on Friday for Solana-based ETFs with staking features. The staking component would allow these funds to generate yield on Solana holdings, potentially boosting investor returns. This development follows reports that the SEC requested updated filings and comes amid a regulatory softening toward crypto, including dropped lawsuits against major exchanges. While the SEC has yet to approve any spot crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, experts anticipate Solana ETF approvals in the coming weeks. Solana’s price currently sits at $147, down 3.5% over the past day.

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Warren Slams Big Tech Stablecoin Plans Under GENIUS Act

Senator Elizabeth Warren and consumer advocates are vehemently opposing potential stablecoin issuance by major corporations like Amazon and Walmart under the pending GENIUS Act. The legislation, which could pass the Senate next week, would establish regulatory guidelines for stablecoins but contains provisions allowing large tech firms and retailers to create their own dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies. Critics argue this would give these companies dangerous control over consumer financial data and the broader economy, while proponents see it as necessary infrastructure for blockchain adoption. The bill has faced Democratic resistance over corporate currency concerns, though key lawmakers now support it. Some Republicans also oppose what they call a ‘giveaway to Big Tech.’ The debate highlights growing mainstream interest in stablecoins beyond crypto-native circles.

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