TRON founder and Huobi HTX global advisor Justin Sun is set to meet with Eric Trump today for a high-profile conversation on the future of crypto and blockchain. The meeting will take place during the ongoing TOKEN2049 conference in Dubai.
Justin Sun Weighs In on Current Crypto Developments
Reflections on Day 2 in Dubai
Day two in Dubai has been incredibly rewarding. I had the chance to meet so many inspiring friends and connect with brilliant minds from different fields.
The conversations were full of insight, energy, and positivity. Every meeting left me…
— H.E. Justin Sun 🍌 (@justinsuntron) April 30, 2025
Sun, who delivered a keynote address at the event, spoke about the changing face of crypto regulation and innovation. He remarked that the current US administration under Donald Trump appears to be taking a more proactive and innovation-friendly approach to crypto, which is a shift that could create new opportunities for blockchain projects entering the American market.
He highlighted TRON’s recent application for a U.S.-based TRX exchange-traded fund (ETF), calling 2025 a “pivotal year” for expanding TRON’s footprint in the US market. “We are fully committed to advancing TRON’s presence in the United States,” Sun said.
Later today, Sun will join Eric Trump and Zach Witkoff, co-founder of the Trump-affiliated blockchain initiative WLFI (World Liberty Financial), for a fireside chat focused on the transformation of the global financial system. Topics are expected to include blockchain adoption, digital asset trends, and the broader implications of crypto on financial sovereignty.
“This discussion will open doors for deeper cooperation,” Sun said, expressing optimism that the conversation could help strengthen TRON and Huobi HTX’s influence within the evolving crypto ecosystem.
In recent weeks, Huobi HTX has launched promotional campaigns tied to the TRUMP token, which have apparently attracted over 100,000 token holders, which signifies a growing retail interest in politically themed digital assets.
Sun, a prominent voice in the crypto space, also made headlines recently for his intervention in the TrueUSD crisis, where nearly $500 million in reserves were rendered illiquid. He has since accused financial firm FDT of flouting fiduciary duties and announced a $50 million bounty to aid in recovering the missing funds.
In the wake of this incident, Sun called for stronger regulatory oversight, especially in jurisdictions like Hong Kong, where he says enforcement needs to match the scale of industry growth.
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