Justin Sun Featured on Forbes Cover: Eastern Crypto Leader Reshapes Global Industry

SINGAPORE, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Justin Sun, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON, has been featured on the daily cover of Forbes digital assets

Justin Sun, Global Advisor of HTX and Founder of TRON, has been featured on the daily cover of Forbes digital assets.

The article, titled "Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun: Eastern Pioneer Reshapes Global Industry," highlights Sun’s distinct thinking, directness, and global vision. It also mentions his collaboration with the Trump family, which reportedly made $400 million.

This marks the second time a Chinese entrepreneur, after Jack Ma, has appeared on the Forbes daily cover. Sun is the fourth crypto exchange figure, following CZ, SBF, and Brian Armstrong, to earn this prestigious recognition.

At 35, Sun is making bold moves in the blockchain industry. His flagship project, TRON, claims to be one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks in the world, with over 300 million users and daily transaction volumes exceeding ten million. TRON aims to create a global payment system, and its integration with mainstream businesses is still in progress.

Sun’s appearance on the Forbes cover signals not only personal success but the rising 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.

Previously, Forbes Portugal included Sun in its “40 Notable Blockchain Entrepreneurs to Watch” list, where he ranked second—only behind Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Notably, Sun was the only Chinese entrepreneur in the top three, marking the highest placement ever for a Chinese figure in a global blockchain ranking. Forbes has also consistently named Sun in its “30 Under 30 Asia” lists and has noted his wide-ranging interests, including art collection, gaming, investment, philanthropy, and space exploration.

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.