Unveiled: The Trump Family's Shrinking Grip on World Liberty Financial
Trump Family Decreases Equity in Digital Currency Initiative World Liberty
Breaking News The Trump family's hold on the cryptocurrency firm World Liberty Financial (WLF) has taken a downturn, with DT Marks DEFI LLC—an LLC linked to Donald Trump and close family members—quietly slashing its stake from a majority 60% to approximately 40%. This move comes as the company faces mounting political scrutiny and a Senate investigation into Trump's crypto ties.
According to a recently updated legal disclosure, DT Marks DEFI LLC now only owns roughly 40% of the equity interests in WLF Holdco LLC, the sole proprietor of WLF Inc., the corporation developing the WLF protocol and governance platform. As recently as March 2025, DT Marks DEFI LLC was holding a 60% stake in WLF Holdco. The 20% reduction is likely the result of either a private sale or internal restructuring, with no formal explanation given so far.
World Liberty Financial has yet to respond to Decrypt's request for comment on this development.
Launched in September 2024, World Liberty Financial is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and crypto company with ties to the Trump family since its inception. While the disclosure states that Trump, his relatives, and Trump Organization employees do not serve as board members or executives, it confirms that DT Marks DEFI LLC and some Trump family members collectively hold 22.5 billion WLFI tokens, with the entity also receiving 75% of the token sale proceeds after expenses. In June, Trump supposedly made $57 million from the sale of these tokens.
This ownership change coincides with increasing regulatory oversight of WLF. With the U.S. Congress considering the GENIUS Act, which would establish a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, Trump, a fierce advocate for less restrictive cryptocurrency policies, has urged the House of Representatives to swiftly pass the bill.
Crucial to the debate is WLF's stablecoin, USD1, launched on Ethereum and BNB Chain networks in March. In May, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) initiated an investigation into WLF and its ties to the President.
"WLFI's refusal to openly address President Trump's financial connections with the company raises concerns," Blumenthal said at the time. "Further investigation is necessary to ensure transparency for Americans."
Background Info:- Initial reports of DT Marks DeFi LLC's 75% ownership over WLF Holdco date back to December 2024, with the stake progressively dropping to 60%, 40%, and the latest reported cut-off in June 2025.- The divestment occurs amid increased calls from U.S. lawmakers for investigations into Trump’s connections within the crypto industry, particularly regarding WLF’s activities and the issuance of its own USD1 stablecoin in light of the Senate's GENIUS Act.- As of mid-2025, Trump received over $57 million in income from WLF transactions, highlighted by significant financial interest.- WLF pursued the purchase of over $20 million in various cryptocurrency tokens in early 2025, demonstrating ongoing business activity despite the regulatory pressures.- A recent letter of intent signed between WLF and Pakistan’s Punjab Competition Commission provides immunity and strategic protections that may have roots in the Trump administration, potentially complicating potential regulatory or enforcement actions against foreign entities associated with WLF.
- The downturn in the Trump family's hold on World Liberty Financial (WLF) has prompted questions about their investment in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies.
- DT Marks DEFI LLC, the LLC linked to Donald Trump and his family, has reduced its stake in WLF Holdco LLC from 60% to approximately 40%, raising speculation about their future involvement in other Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs).
- Ethereum (ETH) and Binance Smart Chain (BNB) network have hosted WLF's stablecoin, USD1, emphasizing the role of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the crypto market.
- The ongoing debate about the GENIUS Act, which aims to establish a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, has seen Donald Trump advocating for less restrictive cryptocurrency policies.
- Ties between the Trump family and WLF have been under scrutiny, with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) investigating WLF's activities and Trump's financial connections to the company.
- The Trump family collectively holds 22.5 billion WLFI tokens, and DT Marks DEFI LLC received 75% of the token sale proceeds, generating over $57 million in income for Trump.
- WLF's activities, including the issuance of its own stablecoin and purchase of various cryptocurrency tokens, could have implications for the general news landscape as it intersects with business, politics, and finance.
- Decentralized and smart contract platforms have increasingly emerged as essential tools for creating and managing cryptocurrencies, leading to the growth of the crypto ecosystem.
- As the investigation into the Trump family's links with WLF continues, their wallets may provide further insights into their interests in various cryptocurrencies and the broader cryptocurrency market.
