A new analysis from The Washington Post found that officials and nominees linked to Donald Trump’s administration together hold at least $193 million in crypto assets and blockchain investments.
The report, using public financial disclosures, looked at nearly 70 people connected to the administration. Their holdings ranged from small crypto investments to portfolios worth over $100 million. One of the largest holders was entrepreneur Ken Howery, who reported more than $120 million in digital assets.
Trump reportedly declared at least $51 million in crypto assets. Vice President JD Vance reported Bitcoin holdings between $250,000 and $500,000, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disclosed crypto assets worth between $1 million and $5 million.
The disclosures also showed ongoing investments in major crypto companies during early 2026. Transactions included buying shares in Coinbase, Strategy, and MARA Holdings. The filings also revealed active trading in companies closely tied to Bitcoin’s market performance.
Since returning to office, Trump has taken several pro-crypto actions, such as creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and telling regulators to pause or drop cases against several crypto companies. This is a major shift from the stricter rules seen after the FTX collapse in 2022.
However, the report has raised new concerns about conflicts of interest. Some officials oversee agencies that set rules affecting their own digital asset portfolios. A few appointees said they have already sold their holdings or plan to do so after confirmation.
These findings show how much cryptocurrency is now part of mainstream US politics and financial policy decisions.
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