Donald Trump Jr. To Speak at Korea Blockchain Week After Barron Nets $40M From World Liberty Financial

Key Takeaways

• Donald Trump Jr. is set to deliver a keynote address at Korea Blockchain Week in September.
• Through various business ventures, the three Trump sons are increasingly involved in crypto.
• Even Barron, who is just 19, may have earned as much as $40 million from World Liberty Financial.

As the Trump family continues to grow its crypto empire despite political pushback in the U.S., the president’s sons have emerged as prominent figures in the space.

At just 19, Barron Trump may have earned nearly $40 million from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), where he and his two brothers act as “Web3 Ambassadors.” Meanwhile, Donald Jr. has secured a high-profile speaking slot at Korea Blockchain Week.

Donald Trump Jr. To Speak at Korea Blockchain Week

In a statement announcing the latest addition to its speaker lineup, the organizers of Korea Blockchain Week touted Donald Jr.’s role at American Bitcoin, the crypto mining company co-founded by his brother Eric.

The announcement credited Donald Jr. with “propelling American Bitcoin to the forefront of the global crypto mining industry.”

At the event in September, he will appear alongside other industry leaders, including Solana Foundation President Lily Liu and MEXC founder Arthur Hayes.

American Bitcoin and World Liberty Financial

Launched in March 2025 with backing from Hut 8, which is the majority shareholder, American Bitcoin reflects important tenets of the Trump family’s crypto philosophy: BTC as a strategic reserve asset and an America-first approach to technology.

Hut 8’s involvement in the venture lends American Bitcoin important credibility. It also differentiates the firm from WLFI, which has been the target of significant criticism over its ties to the Trumps.

According to a recent financial disclosure report , at the close of 2024, Donald Trump retained a personal stake of 52.5% in WLFI, while unnamed family members owned another 22.5%. However, the family has quietly been selling off its holdings since then.

Assuming a three-way split between his sons, Donald Jr., Eric and Barron each owned 7.5% equity in the company.

With 75% of the proceeds from WLFI token sales flowing directly to the owners, the Trump sons may have earned $39 million each.

Democrats Target Trump Family Crypto Dealings With New Bill

Against the backdrop of the Trumps’ various crypto ventures, on Monday, Senator Adam Schiff introduced the COIN Act (Curbing Officials’ Income and Nondisclosure).

The bill would bar the president, vice president, and their immediate family members from launching, promoting, or profiting from crypto ventures while in office.

Concerns over conflicts of interest have also fueled Democratic opposition to the GENIUS Act, which critics argue would benefit WLFI’s stablecoin, USD1.