Trump’s Next Venture in Crypto: A Web3 Game Inspired by Monopoly on the Horizon?

Speculation is mounting that former President Donald Trump may be eyeing the cryptocurrency space once again, this time with a potential Web3 game reminiscent of the classic Monopoly board game. As the crypto and blockchain sectors continue to evolve, such a move could signal Trump’s ongoing interest in leveraging emerging technologies for innovative ventures. The integration of Web3 elements, including NFTs and decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanics, could redefine traditional gaming experiences. Industry analysts are closely watching for any official announcements, as this development could further bridge the gap between mainstream entertainment and blockchain-based platforms.

Trump’s crypto interests

The web3 game move would mark Trump’s deeper entry into the crypto space. Interestingly, he was once a critic of the industry, but later embraced it during the run-up to the U.S. elections in November 2024.  

He has since ventured into NFT collections, unveiled a DeFi project (World Liberty Financial, WLFI), and launched his memecoin – Official TRUMP. In fact, WLFI has several plans, including crypto ETF products, stablecoin, and much more. 

Even so, his crypto investments have attracted wide criticism, with some citing a  ‘conflict of interest.’ In fact, the TRUMP memecoin’s price was allegedly manipulated by insiders, but none have been held accountable. 

Worth pointing out, however, that even blockchain gaming, Trump’s new crypto segment of interest, has been affected by the overall macro uncertainty. Just like the rest of the market in 2025.

In fact, according to a DappRadar report, daily unique active wallets (dUAW) in web3 gaming dropped by 6% from over 7.5M to 5.8M. 

Source: DappRadar

However, DappRadar added, 

“Web3 gaming investments totaled $91M, a 71% decrease QoQ, yet deal count rose 35%, showing investor interest in early-stage infrastructure plays.”

The sustained investor interest is a sign that the segment might have immense potential. Perhaps, that would partly explain Trump’s moves.