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business Scmp World 2026-05-04

Trump Family's Crypto Venture Sues Backer Justin Sun for Defamation

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture co-founded by members of the Trump family, has filed a defamation lawsuit against prominent crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. The company accuses Sun of conducting a public smear campaign with false claims, escalating a dispute between the project and one of its key backers.

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