Justin Sun
Coverage of Justin Sun in the Nexus archive.
- Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
President Donald Trump's financial disclosure report revealed he earned over $1.2 billion last year primarily from crypto holdings, including $500 million from World Liberty Financial and $600 million from CIC Digital LLC. Additional income came from real estate, foreign property deals, lawsuits against media companies, and branded merchandise like watches. A UAE government-linked company invested $500 million in World Liberty Financial, and a Chinese billionaire spent $275 million on Trump's crypto ventures.
- Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
President Donald Trump earned over $1.2 billion last year primarily from crypto holdings, including $500 million from World Liberty Financial and $600 million from CIC Digital LLC, which sold governance tokens and meme coins. Additional income came from foreign real estate, lawsuits against media companies, and branded products like watches. A UAE-linked company invested $500 million in World Liberty Financial, and a Chinese billionaire, Justin Sun, spent $275 million on Trump's crypto assets.
- Justin Sun’s HTX delists Trump family’s USD1 amid freeze fight
HTX delisted the Trump family's USD1 token after World Liberty froze its addresses, leading HTX to suspend the platform's token.
- UK imposes sanctions on crypto exchange tied to billionaire Justin Sun
The UK Foreign Office has imposed sanctions on the cryptocurrency exchange Huobi, which it alleges aided Russia in circumventing economic pressures. The move is linked to billionaire Justin Sun, who is associated with the exchange.
- UK Issues Sanctions Against Justin Sun's HTX, Other Crypto Firms Over Alleged Russia Ties
The UK has imposed sanctions on Justin Sun's HTX and other cryptocurrency firms, citing alleged ties to Russia. British financial institutions are prohibited from conducting business with these exchanges and may face penalties for handling related transactions.
- Justin Sun-Led Liberland Micronation Awards Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Its Top Honor
The Liberland micronation honored Vitalik Buterin during ETH Prague 2026, promoting blockchain-based governance and digital citizenship. Vitalik Buterin received the top honor from the micronation. The event was part of ETH Prague 2026.
- "Circular Borrowing" between World Liberty Financial and Dolomite Raises New Questions as Justin Sun Enters the Fray
World Liberty Financial and Dolomite are involved in 'circular borrowing', raising new questions. Justin Sun has entered the situation, adding to the uncertainty. The nature of their involvement is currently unclear.
- Folkman says World Liberty took ‘very small loan’ to jumpstart Dolomite, calls Justin Sun defamation case ‘cut and dry’
Zak Folkman defended a $75 million loan to Dolomite and called a defamation case against Justin Sun 'cut and dry'. The loan was described as 'very small' to jumpstart Dolomite. World Liberty Financial co-founded by Zak Folkman is involved in the matter.
- Trump-backed crypto firm accuses billionaire investor of smear campaign, vows to 'correct the record' in court
World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm backed by the Trump and Witkoff families, is suing investor Justin Sun for allegedly running a smear campaign against them. Sun had invested $30 million in the company but later criticized them online after they froze his assets. The company claims Sun's criticisms were false and damaged their reputation.
- Trump-backed crypto firm accuses billionaire investor of smear campaign, vows to 'correct the record' in court
World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm backed by the Trump and Witkoff families, is suing Justin Sun, a crypto billionaire, for allegedly waging a smear campaign against the company. The lawsuit claims Sun made false statements about World Liberty Financial to millions of followers online. The company accuses Sun of violating his agreement as an investor and attempting to profit from the company's decline.
- Morning Minute: Crypto VC Haun Raises $1B Despite Market Slump
Crypto VC Haun raises $1B despite market slump, Bitcoin value remains over $80k, and the DTCC is set to tokenize everything
- WLFI Sues Justin Sun as Token Feud Intensifies
WLFI is suing Justin Sun due to a token feud, WLFI and Justin Sun are involved in an intensifying dispute, details about the lawsuit are not provided
- Eric Trump's WLFI Files Defamation Case Against Tron Founder Justin Sun
Eric Trump's company WLFI has filed a defamation case against Tron founder Justin Sun. The case is related to statements made by Sun. The details of the case are not fully disclosed.
- Trump’s World Liberty Financial venture sues crypto entrepreneur for defamation
World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun, alleging a public smear campaign. The lawsuit claims Sun improperly transferred tokens and engaged in short selling to push the token's market price down. The dispute escalated between World Liberty Financial and one of its prominent backers.
- World Liberty sues Justin Sun for defamation in WLFI dispute
World Liberty Financial is suing Justin Sun for defamation in a dispute related to WLFI token transfers. World Liberty claims Sun engaged in defamatory tactics, including shorting the WLFI token and conducting straw sales on behalf of others. The lawsuit alleges prohibited token transfers.
- Trump family crypto firm sues billionaire investor Justin Sun for defamation
World Liberty Financial, a Trump family cryptocurrency company, is suing billionaire investor Justin Sun for defamation. The lawsuit claims Sun made defamatory statements on social platform X, accusing the firm of improperly freezing his tokens. World Liberty Financial seeks damages for the alleged defamation.
- Trump family's crypto firm sues investor Justin Sun, escalating feud
The Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, has filed a defamation suit against Justin Sun, escalating their ongoing feud. The lawsuit is related to World Liberty Financial and involves a Chinese crypto mogul. The feud between the parties is intensifying.
- Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues crypto billionaire Justin Sun for defamation
The Trump family's company World Liberty Financial is suing crypto billionaire Justin Sun for defamation. The lawsuit is related to statements made by Sun. The details of the case are not fully disclosed.
- Trump Family’s World Liberty Claims in Lawsuit That Justin Sun Shorted WLFI, Crashed Price
The Trump family has filed a defamation lawsuit against Justin Sun, who had previously filed a lawsuit against the Trump family's crypto firm. The lawsuit claims that Justin Sun's actions caused the price of World Liberty to crash. This comes amid allegations of misconduct by the Trump family's crypto firm.
- ‘Meritless PR stunt’: Justin Sun downplays Trump-backed WLFI defamation countersuit as frozen token dispute escalates
Justin Sun is facing a defamation countersuit from World Liberty Financial over $240 million in frozen WLFI tokens. The countersuit comes after Sun's initial complaint. The dispute is escalating.
- Trump-affiliated World Liberty sues Justin Sun for 'defamation' after Tron creator's lawsuit
World Liberty, affiliated with Donald Trump, is suing Justin Sun for defamation after a lawsuit from the Tron creator. The lawsuit comes as a result of statements made by Sun. World Liberty seeks damages for the alleged defamatory comments.
- Trump-Linked World Liberty Sues Justin Sun for Defamation
World Liberty, a company linked to Donald Trump, has sued Justin Sun for defamation. The lawsuit is related to statements made by Sun. The details of the case are not fully disclosed.
- Hiltzik: A crypto mogul's lawsuit against a Trump-linked crypto firm shows the peril of investing with Trump
Crypto mogul Justin Sun claims he invested $75 million with a Trump-linked crypto firm, which he now accuses of defrauding him. The lawsuit highlights risks associated with investing in Trump-associated ventures.
- Top memecoin holders expected to attend Trump luncheon
The US President has confirmed attendance at a Florida event linked to top memecoin holders, but it's uncertain if Justin Sun, founder of Tron and plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Trump family's crypto business, will attend.
- Justin Sun vs WLFI is exposing how fake governance really is
Justin Sun sued World Liberty Financial (WLFI) over frozen tokens, revoked voting rights, and threats to burn his holdings. WLFI's governance structure allegedly allowed centralized control despite marketing as decentralized, with documents capping voting power and reserving corporate discretion to freeze wallets. The case highlights DeFi's centralization issues and fake governance claims.
- Crypto billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun is suing the Trump family's company, World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud. The lawsuit claims the company engaged in deceptive practices.
- Morning Minute: Bitcoin Clears $79,000, Then Reverses
Bitcoin briefly reached $79,000 before reversing its price movement. Justin Sun filed a lawsuit against Trump’s World Liberty Financial, and the U.S. government is now publicly operating a Bitcoin node.
- World Liberty accuses Justin Sun of 'misconduct' in response to Tron founder's defamation claims
World Liberty has accused Justin Sun, founder of Tron, of 'misconduct' in response to his defamation claims against the organization. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the two parties.
- Crypto billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family’s World Liberty Financial
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against the Trump family's financial company, World Liberty Financial. The case is reported by the Financial Times and submitted by a Reddit user.
- Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the Trump family's World Liberty crypto venture over alleged extortion after investing $45 million in its tokens.
- Justin Sun Alleges Trump's World Liberty Threatened to Burn His WLFI Tokens
Justin Sun alleges that members of World Liberty Financial's team threatened to burn his WLFI tokens following an investment in President Trump's meme coin, according to a lawsuit. The dispute centers on the investment's impact on the project's token value.
- Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the Trump family's World Liberty crypto venture over alleged extortion, following a $45 million investment in its tokens. The lawsuit centers on claims of misconduct related to the crypto firm's operations.
- Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the Trump family's World Liberty crypto venture, alleging extortion after spending $45 million on its tokens. The lawsuit centers on claims of unfair practices related to the crypto tokens.
- Billionaire sues digital currency venture co-founded by Trump and sons for illegal account freezing
Billionaire crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun sued World Liberty Financial, a digital currency venture co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons, alleging illegal freezing of his tokens and threats to delete them. The lawsuit claims the company secretly installed tools to prevent token sales after they became tradeable in September 2025.
- Billionaire investor sues Trump crypto project
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the Trump family’s cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial, for allegedly freezing his tokens and engaging in an illegal scheme to seize property. The lawsuit claims the firm’s actions constitute fraud, causing financial harm to Sun and his companies.
- Justin Sun Sues Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Over Frozen Tokens
Justin Sun, founder of Tron, is suing World Liberty Financial—a Trump-backed entity—for freezing his tokens, revoking his voting rights, and threatening to burn his holdings. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized actions against his cryptocurrency assets.
- Justin Sun sues Trump-linked crypto project Liberty Financial — claims tokens frozen and governance rights removed.
Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against the Trump-linked cryptocurrency project Liberty Financial, alleging that the project froze his tokens, stripped his governance voting rights, and threatened to destroy his holdings. The case raises questions about the decentralization of blockchain projects and the implications for DeFi governance and investor trust.
- Tron's Justin Sun sues Trump-linked World Liberty Financial over frozen assets
Justin Sun, founder of Tron, has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial, a company linked to Donald Trump, over frozen assets. The legal action seeks to resolve the issue of asset freezes related to the Trump-connected firm.
- Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial over WLFI token freeze, governance exclusion
Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial (WLF) over the freezing of his WLFI tokens and exclusion from governance decisions. The WLFI team allegedly refused to unfreeze his tokens, prompting legal action.
- Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial over token lockup
Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial over a token lockup issue, asserting his rights as a WLFI token holder. He emphasized that this legal action does not affect his continued support for US President Donald Trump and his administration's efforts to promote a crypto-friendly environment in the US.