Donald Trump, who previously criticized cryptocurrencies, has significantly changed his stance after returning to the White House. The easing of regulations coincided with his growing personal involvement in the industry: according to disclosure data, the president's family earned at least $1.4 billion from digital asset operations in 2025. The main revenues came from Trump's own memecoin and the World Liberty Financial platform, created jointly with his sons and business partner Steven Witkoff.
The involvement of politicians in crypto operations is also controversial in other countries. In the UK, Nigel Farage faced criticism over a large crypto gift; in the Czech Republic, Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned after a donation from a convicted drug trafficker; and in Argentina, President Javier Milei was accused of promoting a crypto project.
Experts note that cryptocurrencies are becoming a tool of politics: they are used for campaign financing, personal enrichment, and lobbying pressure. The anonymity of transactions complicates oversight and creates risks of foreign interference. In the EU, the platform A7 was sanctioned for allegedly attempting to influence elections in Moldova.
Of particular concern is the financing of radical groups. According to Chainalysis, European far-right organizations actively attracted crypto investments during the 2024 elections. This led to bans on crypto donations in the UK, Brazil, Ireland, and several US states.
Although the crypto industry is not exclusively linked to right-wing forces, experts consider it a natural ally of libertarian and deregulation-minded politicians. In the US, the crypto business became one of the largest donors in the 2024 campaign, directing $238 million primarily to Republicans.
The Trump family's income has sparked debate about a potential conflict of interest, but the administration states that the president is not involved in asset management. Experts note that such questions will arise until legislation establishes clear rules for public officials.