Watchdog Accuses Trump’s Crypto Venture of Selling Tokens to Sanctioned Entities

United States President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency venture faces heightened scrutiny after a government watchdog alleged the project sold tokens to buyers linked to hostile or sanctioned actors, including entities tied to North Korea and Iran. The findings by Accountable.US add a regulatory and political dimension to a token already under public spotlight, with significant holdings by the TRUMP family.

The report identifies World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI) as the firm behind the controversial token sales. Transaction data suggests wallets connected to North Korean actors and users of Tornado Cash—a crypto-mixing service flagged for money-laundering risks—were among the buyers. The watchdog labeled the operation an "American Sell-Out," a phrase amplified by media coverage.

"Trump’s crypto empire is a vehicle for foreign actors to buy influence anonymously and without disclosure," stated Accountable.US executive director Tony Carrk. The allegations raise concerns about undisclosed risks to U.S. investors and potential breaches of sanctions regimes.