Trump thanks himself as disclosures show he's profiting from presidency

President Donald Trump generated nearly $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency businesses last year, a federal filing disclosed on Tuesday, even as those investing in his ventures reportedly incurred losses. These digital enterprises, which were nascent at the start of his presidency, have now eclipsed the revenue of much of his extensive property portfolio, accumulated over decades. Their rapid ascent was reportedly fueled by billionaire investors and Trump’s own actions to curtail a federal crackdown on the burgeoning industry. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok /   / independent   Instagram /   / the.independent   X (Twitter) /   / independent   Facebook /   / theindependentonline   Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations