Trump-Linked Entity Slashes Stake in DeFi Platform World Liberty Financial
Trump-associated Corporation Reduces Ownership Share in World Liberty Financial's Cryptocurrency Endeavor
In a quiet move, DL Marks DEFI LLC, a corporate entity associated with the Trump family, has significantly reduced its equity stake in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform.
Initially, DT Marks DEFI LLC owned a staggering 75% stake in WLFI, but that percentage dipped to 60% by January 2025, and more recently dropped to an approximate 40% following a behind-the-scenes divestment during Trump's presidency, according to recent updates on the company's website. This stake reduction is estimated to have generated around $190 million, with a significant portion, around $135 million, potentially going to Donald Trump personally.
World Liberty Financial, which launched in September 2024, saw a successful 2024 with over $550 million in token sales and the recent launch of a dollar-linked stablecoin. The platform managed to gain initial traction in the crypto market with a $2 billion commitment from a UAE investment firm.
Despite the reduced stake, the Trump family's involvement in the platform has not waned. In 2024, the enterprise reported earning around $57.4 million from World Liberty Financial activities, demonstrating the lucrative nature of their investments in the space.
Although congressional scrutiny into Trump’s crypto industry connections is mounting, the Trump family continues to maintain a significant stake in the platform, underscoring the impressive income generated from this venture. So, while DT Marks DEFI LLC has scaled back its ownership, the impact on the Trump family's wallet has been substantial.
A Quick Glimpse at DT Marks' Stake
- Initial stake (Sept 2024): 75% by DT Marks DEFI LLC
- Stake by Jan 2025: Reduced to 60%
- Current stake (after June 8, 2025): Reduced further to 40%
- Estimated proceeds from sale: Around $190 million total, with $135 million potentially going to Trump
- Income from World Liberty 2024: Approximately $57.4 million
- Total token sales raised: Over $550 million
- Stablecoin launch: Dollar-linked stablecoin launched, backed by $2 billion UAE investment
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- The reduced stake of DL Marks DEFI LLC in the decentralized finance platform World Liberty Financial has generated approximately $190 million, with a significant portion, around $135 million, potentially going to Donald Trump personally.
- Despite the Trump family's reduced stake in World Liberty Financial, their involvement in the platform has not waned, as demonstrated by the approximately $57.4 million earnings from World Liberty Financial activities in 2024.
- World Liberty Financial, which saw a successful 2024 with over $550 million in token sales and the recent launch of a dollar-linked stablecoin, initially attracted investment with a $2 billion commitment from a UAE investment firm.
- As the crypto market evolves, general news and politics are closely watching Trump's DeFi investments, particularly his entity DL Marks DEFI LLC's stake in World Liberty Financial, along with the boom in Web3 technologies.
