{"id":20693,"date":"2025-03-29T14:37:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T07:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=20693"},"modified":"2025-03-29T14:37:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T07:37:24","slug":"justin-sun-featured-on-forbes-cover-eastern-crypto-leader-reshapes-global-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=20693","title":{"rendered":"Justin Sun Featured on Forbes Cover: Eastern Crypto Leader Reshapes Global Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2391903\/image_ID__Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">March 28, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-person\">Justin Sun<\/span>, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON, has been featured on the daily cover of Forbes digital assets, marking a significant milestone in the blockchain industry. Sun becomes the second Chinese entrepreneur, after <span class=\"xn-person\">Jack Ma<\/span>, and the fourth crypto exchange figure, following CZ, SBF, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Brian Armstrong<\/span>, to achieve this prestigious recognition. Forbes profiles Sun as a &#8220;<b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/ninabambysheva\/2025\/03\/27\/meet-the-crypto-billionaire-who-just-helped-the-trumps-net-400-milllion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Crypto Billionaire Who Helped The Trumps Make <span class=\"xn-money\">$400 Million<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/b>,&#8221; highlighting his distinct influence and global vision.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2652809\/image.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2652809\/image.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Justin Sun, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON\" alt=\"Justin Sun, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Justin Sun, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Sun&#8217;s Crypto Empire: From Disruptor to Industry Leader<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Forbes feature portrays Sun as a figure of &#8220;youth, controversy, and immense wealth.&#8221; Born in 1990, Sun has built a reputation for bold, unconventional moves within the blockchain space. <b><i>&#8220;In my 20s I was just trying everything,<\/i><\/b><i>&#8220;<\/i> Sun shares, illustrating his hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past decade, Sun has developed a comprehensive crypto ecosystem encompassing public chains, payment networks, exchanges, and decentralized finance (DeFi). His flagship project, TRON, ranks among the fastest-growing blockchain networks in the world, with over 300 million users and daily transaction volumes exceeding ten million. This achievement underscores his vision for a &#8220;global payment system&#8221; and reflects the increasing mainstream adoption of blockchain technologies.<\/p>\n<p>As Global Advisor of HTX, Sun has helped steer the exchange to new heights. HTX was recently recognized by Forbes as one of the &#8220;Top 25 World&#8217;s Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges of 2025&#8221;. Under Sun&#8217;s leadership, HTX has championed compliance, security, and user experience, setting a benchmark for the convergence of traditional finance and crypto innovation. The synergy between HTX and TRON, facilitated by Sun&#8217;s strategic guidance, is driving seamless resource integration through technological interoperability.<\/p>\n<p><b>Forbes Cover Recognition: A Testament to Global Leadership<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sun&#8217;s appearance on the <i>Forbes<\/i> cover underscores his growing influence on the global crypto stage. He joins a short list of visionary leaders from the crypto exchange world, alongside CZ, SBF, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Brian Armstrong<\/span>, who have earned this recognition. In a post on X, Sun remarked, &#8220;From a visionary to a global force \u2014 honored to be featured on Forbes as Crypto&#8217;s Billionaire Barker.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Previously, <i><span class=\"xn-person\">Forbes Portugal<\/span><\/i> included Sun in its &#8220;40 Notable Blockchain Entrepreneurs to Watch&#8221; list, where he ranked second\u2014only behind Ethereum co-founder <span class=\"xn-person\">Vitalik Buterin<\/span>. Notably, Sun was the only Chinese entrepreneur in the top three, representing the highest placement ever for a Chinese figure in a global blockchain ranking. <i>Forbes<\/i> has also consistently named Sun in its &#8220;30 Under 30 Asia&#8221; lists and has noted his wide-ranging interests, including art collection, gaming, investment, philanthropy, and space exploration.<\/p>\n<p>In late 2024, Justin was appointed as Prime Minister of the Republic of Liberland, aiming to redefine the crypto space with principles of freedom and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Strategic Collaborations and Industry Mission: Mainstreaming Crypto<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <i>Forbes<\/i> article also highlights Sun&#8217;s collaboration with the Trump family, a partnership that reportedly generated over <span class=\"xn-money\">$400 million<\/span>. His <span class=\"xn-money\">$75 million<\/span> investment in the Trumps&#8217; World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project demonstrates how crypto can be strategically deployed to integrate with mainstream business initiatives. This bold move showcases Sun&#8217;s ability to identify emerging trends and leverage blockchain across cultural IP, social media, and digital asset markets.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the industry&#8217;s volatility and credibility challenges, Sun emphasizes the importance of a &#8220;long-term vision&#8221; in his <i>Forbes<\/i> interview. Both HTX and TRON now prioritize transparency, open-source development, and community governance.<\/p>\n<p>Sun&#8217;s appearance on the <i>Forbes<\/i> cover signals not only personal success but the rising global influence of crypto innovation. Through HTX and TRON, Sun is helping bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3, accelerating the shift toward a transparent, efficient, and inclusive digital economy. As <i>Forbes<\/i> concludes, &#8220;This Eastern crypto pioneer is redefining global rules with code and consensus.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>About\u00a0HTX<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2013,\u00a0HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.<\/p>\n<p>As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of &#8220;Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security &amp; Compliance,&#8221; HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about HTX, please visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/square.htx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HTX Square<\/a><\/u> or<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.htx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> https:\/\/www.htx.com\/<\/a><\/u>, and follow HTX on<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HTX_Global?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HTX_Global?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/htxglobalofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/htxglobalofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram<\/a><\/u>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/htx-official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/htx-official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Discord<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2391903\/image_ID__Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">March 28, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-person\">Justin Sun<\/span>, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON, has been featured on the daily cover of Forbes digital assets, marking a significant milestone in the blockchain industry. Sun becomes the second Chinese entrepreneur, after <span class=\"xn-person\">Jack Ma<\/span>, and the fourth crypto exchange figure, following CZ, SBF, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Brian Armstrong<\/span>, to achieve this prestigious recognition. Forbes profiles Sun as a &#8220;<b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/ninabambysheva\/2025\/03\/27\/meet-the-crypto-billionaire-who-just-helped-the-trumps-net-400-milllion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Crypto Billionaire Who Helped The Trumps Make <span class=\"xn-money\">$400 Million<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/b>,&#8221; highlighting his distinct influence and global vision.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2652809\/image.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2652809\/image.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Justin Sun, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON\" alt=\"Justin Sun, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Justin Sun, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Sun&#8217;s Crypto Empire: From Disruptor to Industry Leader<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Forbes feature portrays Sun as a figure of &#8220;youth, controversy, and immense wealth.&#8221; Born in 1990, Sun has built a reputation for bold, unconventional moves within the blockchain space. <b><i>&#8220;In my 20s I was just trying everything,<\/i><\/b><i>&#8220;<\/i> Sun shares, illustrating his hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past decade, Sun has developed a comprehensive crypto ecosystem encompassing public chains, payment networks, exchanges, and decentralized finance (DeFi). His flagship project, TRON, ranks among the fastest-growing blockchain networks in the world, with over 300 million users and daily transaction volumes exceeding ten million. This achievement underscores his vision for a &#8220;global payment system&#8221; and reflects the increasing mainstream adoption of blockchain technologies.<\/p>\n<p>As Global Advisor of HTX, Sun has helped steer the exchange to new heights. HTX was recently recognized by Forbes as one of the &#8220;Top 25 World&#8217;s Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges of 2025&#8221;. Under Sun&#8217;s leadership, HTX has championed compliance, security, and user experience, setting a benchmark for the convergence of traditional finance and crypto innovation. The synergy between HTX and TRON, facilitated by Sun&#8217;s strategic guidance, is driving seamless resource integration through technological interoperability.<\/p>\n<p><b>Forbes Cover Recognition: A Testament to Global Leadership<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Sun&#8217;s appearance on the <i>Forbes<\/i> cover underscores his growing influence on the global crypto stage. He joins a short list of visionary leaders from the crypto exchange world, alongside CZ, SBF, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Brian Armstrong<\/span>, who have earned this recognition. In a post on X, Sun remarked, &#8220;From a visionary to a global force \u2014 honored to be featured on Forbes as Crypto&#8217;s Billionaire Barker.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Previously, <i><span class=\"xn-person\">Forbes Portugal<\/span><\/i> included Sun in its &#8220;40 Notable Blockchain Entrepreneurs to Watch&#8221; list, where he ranked second\u2014only behind Ethereum co-founder <span class=\"xn-person\">Vitalik Buterin<\/span>. Notably, Sun was the only Chinese entrepreneur in the top three, representing the highest placement ever for a Chinese figure in a global blockchain ranking. <i>Forbes<\/i> has also consistently named Sun in its &#8220;30 Under 30 Asia&#8221; lists and has noted his wide-ranging interests, including art collection, gaming, investment, philanthropy, and space exploration.<\/p>\n<p>In late 2024, Justin was appointed as Prime Minister of the Republic of Liberland, aiming to redefine the crypto space with principles of freedom and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Strategic Collaborations and Industry Mission: Mainstreaming Crypto<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <i>Forbes<\/i> article also highlights Sun&#8217;s collaboration with the Trump family, a partnership that reportedly generated over <span class=\"xn-money\">$400 million<\/span>. His <span class=\"xn-money\">$75 million<\/span> investment in the Trumps&#8217; World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project demonstrates how crypto can be strategically deployed to integrate with mainstream business initiatives. This bold move showcases Sun&#8217;s ability to identify emerging trends and leverage blockchain across cultural IP, social media, and digital asset markets.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the industry&#8217;s volatility and credibility challenges, Sun emphasizes the importance of a &#8220;long-term vision&#8221; in his <i>Forbes<\/i> interview. Both HTX and TRON now prioritize transparency, open-source development, and community governance.<\/p>\n<p>Sun&#8217;s appearance on the <i>Forbes<\/i> cover signals not only personal success but the rising global influence of crypto innovation. Through HTX and TRON, Sun is helping bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3, accelerating the shift toward a transparent, efficient, and inclusive digital economy. As <i>Forbes<\/i> concludes, &#8220;This Eastern crypto pioneer is redefining global rules with code and consensus.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>About\u00a0HTX<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2013,\u00a0HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.<\/p>\n<p>As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of &#8220;Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security &amp; Compliance,&#8221; HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about HTX, please visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/square.htx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HTX Square<\/a><\/u> or<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.htx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> https:\/\/www.htx.com\/<\/a><\/u>, and follow HTX on<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HTX_Global?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HTX_Global?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/htxglobalofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/htxglobalofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram<\/a><\/u>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/htx-official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a0<\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/htx-official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Discord<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=20693"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20693\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=20693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=20693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=20693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}