US President Donald Trump earns over $1 billion from cryptocurrency in first year back in office
via The Namibian5 min read
US President Donald Trump reported more than $1 billion in income from cryptocurrency dealings in his mandatory financial report for 2025. This includes $635 million in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm founded by his sons and the children of his special envoy, Steve Witkoff. The White House, however, denied any conflict of interest, stating that Trump has placed his businesses in a trust managed by his sons. White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly emphasized that the president and his family have never engaged in conflicts of interest and that all actions are in the best interest of the American people. Trump, who previously criticized cryptocurrency, also earned millions from real estate and Trump-themed items, with his crypto earnings significantly surpassing his real estate income. First Lady Melania Trump also reported income from a documentary license agreement and NFT sales. The president's financial disclosure also listed $86.5 million in settlements from various legal actions, with the White House stating most of this money was for his future presidential library or a nonprofit. Forbes estimates Trump's fortune at $6 billion, up from $2.3 billion in 2024, while Bloomberg's Billionaire's Index puts his net worth at $7.6 billion. Since returning to office, Trump has adopted a crypto-friendly approach, and the Trump-appointed head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, has sh
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South African Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille officially opened Africa鈥檚 Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban. The three-day African leisure trade show gathers tourism stakeholders globally for networking, business development, and idea exchange. This year's theme is 'Unlimited Africa,' with the mantra 'Shaping Africa鈥檚 Tomorrow, Through Connection Today.' Minister De Lille emphasized crafting an African narrative to share unique contributions to global tourism. The event features nearly 1,000 exhibitors, 1,000 buyers, over 350 tourism products, and representatives from 21 African countries, airlines, tour operators, and tourism boards. The Namibia Tourism Board and Namibian tourism operators are among the 6,000 anticipated attendees from May 9 to 11.
South African tourism minister Patricia de Lille officially opened Africa's Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban. The three-day African leisure trade show gathers tourism stakeholders globally for networking, business development, and idea exchange. This year's theme is 'Unlimited Africa,' with the mantra 'Shaping Africa's Tomorrow, Through Connection Today.' Minister De Lille emphasized crafting an African narrative to share the continent's unique contributions to global tourism, aiming to challenge stereotypes and promote an inclusive society. The event features nearly 1,000 exhibitors, 1,000 buyers, over 350 tourism products, and representatives from 21 African countries, airlines, tour operators, and tourism boards. The Namibia Tourism Board and various Namibian tourism entities are also participating, with 6,000 attendees expected between May 9 and 11.
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