Trump Family's Crypto Empire: A $2.5 Billion Conflict of Interest?

Trump Family's Crypto Investments Raise Conflict of Interest Concerns May 30, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trump Media & Technology Group's announcement to establish a Bitcoin treasury using $2.5 billion from share and bond sales has ignited a debate over potential conflicts of interest. The Trump family's extensive involvement in cryptocurrency ventures adds another layer of complexity. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, key players in these ventures, recently addressed the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. This raises questions about the potential influence of presidential policies on the US dollar's value and the resulting impact on the family's crypto holdings. Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff commented, "A lot of his policies are weakening the long-run standing of the dollar." Noah Bookbinder, president of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, expressed similar concerns, suggesting that the situation presents a "massive conflict of interest." The lack of cryptocurrency regulation currently adds to the ethical ambiguities. The report concludes with a discussion of the potential for a significant financial crisis if the US dollar's dominance weakens further.