Trump Family Cryptocurrency Venture Hit with Lawsuit from Billionaire Investor

A high-stakes dispute has erupted within the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, as one of its billionaire investors sues the company over allegations of wrongdoing. Justin Sun, co-founder of TRON and investor in World Liberty Financial, filed a lawsuit against the company on Tuesday, claiming that it had engaged in an 'illegal scheme to seize property.'

Sun's complaint alleges that the company froze his token holdings without justification, stripped him of his right to vote on governance proposals, and threatened to permanently destroy his tokens. He claims to have invested $75 million in total in World Liberty Financial, with approximately 4 billion tokens worth around $320 million.

The lawsuit is the latest development in a complex web of relationships between Sun, the Trump family, and regulatory agencies. In 2025, the SEC had agreed to pause its investigation into Sun's past dealings due to alleged securities fraud after he invested heavily in World Liberty Financial. The company has denied any wrongdoing.