Lawmakers face a major hurdle in finalizing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as President Trump’s $1.4 billion crypto portfolio becomes the crux of the debate. The legislation, aimed at regulating digital assets at the federal level, requires the president and other officials to divest or place their crypto holdings in blind trusts.
Trump’s family reported over $1.4 billion in crypto income in 2025 alone, involving ventures like World Liberty Financial and several meme coin projects bearing his name. The current draft bill proposes a ban on issuing or sponsoring digital assets for pay until January 20, 2029, and sets a one-year window for officials to unwind their positions, with the Department of Justice tasked with enforcement.
White House officials hail the proposed restrictions as a groundbreaking move, but critics argue the bill’s language leaves loopholes open particularly around revenue sharing, licensing deals, and family-controlled entities that could continue profiting from crypto without technically breaking divestment rules.
