Eric Trump has described the Trump memecoin as "the hottest digital meme on earth" and expressed his belief that "WorldLibertyFi will revolutionize DeFi/Cefi and will be the future of finance." This statement was posted on his X account on January 18, amidst a surge in interest in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance platforms.
"I truly believe that WorldLibertyFi will revolutionize DeFi/Cefi," said Trump, Executive vice president. "I am extremely proud of what we continue to accomplish in crypto. We are just getting started!"
On the same platform, Trump responded to Zack Guzman’s post about the significant rise of Trump's memecoin by 10,000%, asserting that $Trump is a leading digital asset. He further mentioned that World Liberty Financial would play a crucial role in transforming both decentralized and centralized finance. "We are just getting started," he concluded.
According to its website, World Liberty Financial (WLF) is a cryptocurrency trading and decentralized finance platform founded by Donald Trump Jr. in 2024. The platform provides blockchain solutions, secure transactions, and personalized services globally for individuals and businesses. WLF aims to revolutionize finance by focusing on transparency, customer-centric service, and leveraging technology to enhance investment returns and redefine financial systems.
Reuters reported that the Crypto Ball event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., marked the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and his pro-crypto policies. During this event, Trump said his intention to issue executive orders aimed at reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging widespread cryptocurrency adoption. The black-tie gathering included prominent crypto executives, sponsors such as Gemini and Kraken, along with symbolic "Make Bitcoin Great Again" merchandise.
The Trump Organization’s website notes that Eric Trump serves as the executive vice president of the organization. He oversees management and operations across its global real estate empire, which includes project acquisition, development, construction, residential properties, luxury hotels, golf courses, office spaces, wineries, and entertainment venues from his base in Jupiter, Florida.