Abu Dhabi royal invested in Trump crypto venture: report
A White House spokesperson says that the US president’s assets are in a trust managed by his children
Published Mon, Feb 2, 2026 · 06:55 AM
AN ABU Dhabi royal signed a secret deal with the Trump family to buy a stake in their cryptocurrency venture, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing company documents and sources familiar with the matter.
Emissaries of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan inked a deal with Eric Trump to purchase a 49 per cent stake in World Liberty Financial for US$500 million, four days before Donald Trump’s inauguration last year, according to the WSJ.
The first instalment was US$250 million, of which US$187 million was directed to Trump family entities, the paper said. At least US$31 million was set to go…
