Trump Opens New Scottish Golf Course to Host Nexo Championship Amid Crypto-Sports Partnership

In an event that put Nexo at the center of a global spotlight, President Donald Trump officially opened his new golf course in Scotland—just days ahead of the inaugural Nexo Championship. Set to run from August 7 to 10, the tournament is already drawing global attention—not just for the sport, but for the growing convergence of crypto, business, and high-profile politics.

Trump was joined at the ribbon-cutting by Nexo co-founders Antoni Trenchev and Kosta Kantchev, along with Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney and a crowd of influential figures from government, global sport, and finance.

The day included a lunch with Trump and the Nexo leadership, where the conversation turned to the future of digital finance, global innovation, and the role crypto might play in reshaping modern economies.

The event comes just three months after Nexo re-entered the U.S. market with high-profile endorsements, including Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization; Gila Gamliel, Israel’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology; and Antoni Trenchev, Co-Founder of Nexo.

Commenting on the event, Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev said:

“President Trump officially inaugurated the new Trump International Golf Links in Scotland, set to host the Nexo Championship from August 7 to 10. Sharing lunch with the President after a round of golf, discussing politics, and our shared vision for crypto in the U.S. was a true honor. We’re sincerely grateful for everything he does – for everyone, everywhere.” 

Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev and U.S. President Donald Trump (Credit: Nexo)

The championship also follows a recent visit by Donald Trump Jr. to Bulgaria in April, hosted by Nexo, where the company announced plans to re-enter the U.S. market. Now, with the Scottish tournament on the calendar, Nexo is doubling down on its push into global sports, locking in partnerships with six key events on the DP World Tour—including the Genesis Scottish Open, BMW PGA Championship, and the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

Scotland’s status as the birthplace of golf adds weight to the event. Golf tourism generates over $400 million annually for the country, and the addition of the Nexo Championship is expected to extend the tourism season and attract international attention to Aberdeen.

Nexo, which manages more than $11 billion in assets across 150 countries, has been aggressively positioning itself as a major player in the intersection of finance and sport. Through its all-in-one digital asset platform, the company provides services like crypto-backed loans, high-yield savings, trading tools, and debit cards—all while marketing to a global audience increasingly comfortable with digital finance.

For Nexo, aligning with prestige golf events isn’t just a branding move—it’s a sign the company is betting big on long-term visibility, especially in regions where crypto regulation and adoption are still evolving. With Trump’s new course now open and the championship weeks away, Aberdeen is shaping up to be a hotspot this summer—not just for golf fans, but for anyone watching where finance, sport, and politics collide.

Founded in 2018 and based in the Cayman Islands, Nexo provides instant crypto-backed loans in USD, EUR, and USDT, helping clients unlock the value of their digital assets. The platform serves users in over 200 jurisdictions and offers high-yield savings, trading tools, and what it claims is the industry’s first debit/credit crypto card.