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CRYPTO BILLIONAIRE SUES TRUMP PROJECT OVER EXTORTION

AI DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, MAY 16, 2026

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Justin Sun and his companies have filed suit against World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by President Donald Trump, claiming the project engaged in extortion and an illegal scheme to seize his tokens.

Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial pursued unlawful tactics to obtain his cryptocurrency holdings. The lawsuit centers on accusations of an "illegal scheme" designed to forcibly acquire Sun's tokens without consent. World Liberty Financial launched as a decentralized finance platform with Trump's involvement. The project attracted significant attention given the former president's crypto positioning ahead of his return to office. Sun, known for founding TRON blockchain and holding substantial crypto assets, has emerged as a major player in the digital currency space. His legal action represents a notable dispute within the crypto sector. The case highlights ongoing tensions between major crypto figures and emerging blockchain ventures. Details regarding specific claims and demanded remedies remain under legal review.

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