Trump's Crypto Fortune at Risk as CLARITY Act Ethics Debate Intensifies
The CLARITY Act, a proposed law to regulate the crypto market in the US, is facing an ethics debate in the Senate. At the center of this discussion is President Donald Trump's family, who have earned over $1 billion from crypto ventures since his presidency began.
The bill aims to prevent sitting public officials from profiting from cryptocurrencies, and lawmakers are demanding stronger ethics provisions. A bipartisan proposal could require Trump to divest his crypto-related assets due to conflict of interest.
According to the 2025 financial disclosure, President Trump's income from crypto ventures reached approximately $1.4 billion. His sons Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Barron Trump run the crypto operations, which have attracted significant investments from entities in the UAE.
The CLARITY Act is expected to be voted on in the Senate within the next few days, requiring 60 votes to pass. If the law passes with a strong ethics provision, it could force Trump to divest his crypto assets, decreasing regulatory uncertainty and strengthening investor protection.