$BTC An Abu Dhabi royal signed a secret deal with the Trump family to buy a stake in their cryptocurrency venture, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing company documents and people familiar with the matter
Bloomberg's post highlights a Wall Street Journal report on a secret $500 million deal
where associates of Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan acquired a 49% stake in the Trump family's World Liberty Financial crypto platform, funneling $187 million directly to Trump linked entities.
World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project launched in late 2025 featuring a Trump branded stablecoin, has drawn Gulf investments amid UAE's push into crypto; Sheikh Tahnoon, UAE's national security chief, oversees sovereign funds with prior U.S. AI and tech stakes.
The timing deal in mid 2025 followed by UAE's approval for 500,000 advanced U.S. AI chips yearly sparks debate, with critics citing influence risks and proponents noting standard venture capital in a $2 trillion crypto market seeking Middle East capital.
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