Pressure mounts on Trump-affiliated crypto ventures, with World Liberty Financial facing a lawsuit initiated by crypto billionaire Justin Sun. The legal action is focused on the freezing of assets linked to Sun and his entities. In addition, the proposed CLARITY Act may soon include ethics provisions that could prevent Trump from profiting from cryptocurrency while in office, a move supported by some Republican lawmakers.
Estimates indicate that the Trump family gained approximately $1.4 billion from crypto-related activities in 2025, contributing to offsetting losses in other business areas. This windfall included profits from token sales and associated deals, but the recent turmoil surrounding World Liberty Financial and other ventures has raised concerns. Allegations of corruption, particularly related to the pardon of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, have been highlighted amid ongoing discussions about ethics in the proposed legislation.
Democrats have long urged for the inclusion of ethical standards in the CLARITY Act. With the midterm elections approaching, industry observers believe the bill must progress through Congress swiftly, as a strong Democratic showing could hinder future crypto-related legislation. Currently, prediction market Kalshi estimates a 46% chance that the Act will be enacted this year.