In Short:
– World Liberty Financial’s new tokens linked to Trump’s cryptocurrency venture dropped 12% on their first trading day.
– The Trump family has reportedly earned around $500 million from this cryptocurrency venture amid ongoing criticism.

New digital tokens from World Liberty Financial, linked to Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency venture, experienced a drop in their first trading day. According to Reuters, the World Liberty tokens, or $WLFI, were introduced following last year’s launch of a decentralised finance platform by the Trump family and its partners.

Initially priced over $0.30, the tokens fell by approximately 12% to $0.246, resulting in a market capitalisation just under $7 billion, placing WLFI as the 31st largest cryptocurrency, as per CoinGecko data. Major exchanges like Binance and OKX are facilitating token trades.

Since the venture’s inception, the Trump family reportedly earned around $500 million. While investors initially could not trade the tokens, recent changes allowed a portion of their holdings to be sold, potentially heightening speculative interest among investors.

Criticism Persist

The Trump family’s engagement in cryptocurrencies has drawn scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers and ethics experts. They argue that these activities may pose conflicts of interest amid regulatory changes concerning digital currencies, though the White House maintains that assets are held in a trust.