President Trump Denies Profiting from TRUMP Meme Coin Amid Controversy ⋆ ZyCrypto

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/06 23:45:01

President Donald Trump has firmly denied allegations that he is profiting from the controversial TRUMP meme coin. The cryptocurrency launched earlier this year quickly drew public attention for its soaring valuation and close ties to Trump-affiliated organizations. Speaking during a recent interview with NBC News, Trump distanced himself from the meme coin’s financial performance, insisting he has not been actively involved in monitoring the project. “I’m not profiting from anything,” Trump said. “I started this long before the election. I haven’t even looked at it.” Notably, the TRUMP token was launched on January 18, just two days before Trump’s inauguration for his new term, as an “official” meme coin on the Solana blockchain. Within 24 hours of launch, its value surged to $77, pushing its fully diluted valuation (FDV) to an eye-watering $62 billion. However, the coin has since dropped nearly 85% from its all-time high. Trump’s comments came in response to questions regarding the ethical implications of a sitting president backing a cryptocurrency, particularly one bearing his name and tied to organizations he is connected to. In April, a public announcement inviting the top 220 holders of the TRUMP token to a gala dinner featuring Trump himself triggered a 60% price rally in the coin and a burst of on-chain activity. Further pressed on the timing and impact of such announcements, Trump said, “ I didn’t even know what it surged to. I have no idea. You’d have to tell me.” He also emphasized the broader importance of crypto, stating, “I want crypto. I think crypto is important because if we don’t do it, China is going to.” Despite his dismissals, blockchain data shows that CIC Digital and Fight Fight Fight control 80% of the TRUMP token’s total supply, all entities with ties to the Trump Organization. Meanwhile, reports by The New York Times and Financial Times suggest that the project has generated substantial income for these entities. As of March, total revenue from fees and commissions linked to the token had reached $350 million. Meanwhile, investor losses by mid-February were estimated at $2 billion. That said, critics have argued that Trump’s involvement, even indirectly, could blur the line between public service and private gain. Recall that in February, consumer advocacy group Public Citizen filed a complaint with the Department of Justice, alleging that Trump’s promotion of the TRUMP meme coin violated federal laws prohibiting gift solicitation by public officials. Earlier in January, Senator Elizabeth Warren had called for investigations into the TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins. Source: https://zycrypto.com/president-trump-denies-profiting-from-trump-meme-coin-amid-controversy/

On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.

2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights

Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.

Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.

Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.

Core Consumer Food Business Performance

In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.

The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.

In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Update

In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.

As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.

As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC

Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC

DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."

Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.

The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.

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DDC Enterprise Limited Announces 2025 Unaudited Preliminary Financial Performance: Record Revenue Achieved, Bitcoin Treasury Grows to 2183 Coins