Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrittney DonovanWednesday 19 August 2026 17:35 BSTJames Comer says Trump family enriching themselves with crypto is fine because they're admitting to itPresident Donald Trump is set to host cryptocurrency executives and technology leaders at the White House on Wednesday, coinciding with US financial regulators advancing new frameworks for digital assets.Key regulatory figures, including SEC Chair Paul Atkins, CFTC Chair Mike Selig and crypto advisor Patrick Witt, are expected to attend alongside various industry trade group representatives.The meeting follows the SEC proposing rules to exempt certain token offerings from securities regulations, though comprehensive crypto legislation continues to be stalled in Congress.A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from crypto ventures, from which he has earned over $1.4 billion, and that his policy decisions are influenced by private business interests.In response to criticism, Trump stated that he has no day-to-day role in his family business and that his investments are managed independently, with the White House dismissing any claims of impropriety.In fullTrump made over $1B in crypto earnings last year, financial disclosure showsTrump made more than $1B in crypto earnings last year. Here’s howMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in