Tron Founder Challenges Billionaires Index Data
Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain, has filed a lawsuit against Bloomberg, alleging the news organization wrongfully published private and inaccurate financial information about his cryptocurrency holdings. The dispute centers on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, which Sun claims misrepresents his assets and exposes him to potential security risks.
In a filing in Delaware federal court on Monday, Sun sought a temporary restraining order to prevent Bloomberg from further releasing details he says were shared under assurances of confidentiality. “This publication recklessly discloses highly confidential and sensitive financial data, placing my safety and privacy at serious risk,” Sun stated in a blog post through Tron.
According to the lawsuit, a Bloomberg journalist approached Sun’s team in February to verify his net worth for inclusion in the Billionaires Index. Sun alleges he agreed only after receiving explicit assurances that the information would remain private and be used exclusively for valuation purposes.
However, he claims Bloomberg intended to publish granular details of his crypto portfolio, including assets he says he never owned, while omitting holdings he actually controls. Sun argues this misrepresentation could cause irreparable harm and make him a target for theft, hacking, or even physical threats.
Bloomberg Pushes Back
Bloomberg’s legal team responded by stating the restraining order request was moot, as the contested information was already published before Sun’s court filing. They also asserted that blocking publication would violate First Amendment protections and “gravely disserve the public interest.”
The updated profile released Monday attributed significant Tron (TRX) holdings to Sun, noting that the majority of his net worth stems from cryptocurrency. The outlet acknowledged its confidence in the accuracy of the figures was low, rating it one star out of five.
A Growing Pattern of Crypto–Media Tensions
This case reflects a growing clash between high-profile crypto figures and mainstream media outlets over financial transparency and privacy. While Sun maintains that Bloomberg breached confidentiality, the news organization appears determined to defend both its reporting process and press freedom.
The court’s decision could have long-term implications for how digital asset disclosures are handled—especially when personal safety, market influence, and journalistic rights intersect.
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