Democratic Senators Urge Probe Into Trump-Linked Crypto Firm’s Alleged North Korea Ties
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have called for a Department of Justice and Treasury investigation into World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency firm linked to former President Donald Trump. The lawmakers cite a watchdog report alleging the company facilitated transactions with North Korean hackers and illicit actors.
The September 2025 Accountable.US report claims the firm processed payments through suspicious networks connected to Iranian exchanges and money laundering platforms. World Liberty Financial has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining its operations comply with all regulations.
This development comes amid growing scrutiny of cryptocurrency's role in international finance. The allegations highlight persistent challenges in preventing digital asset misuse by sanctioned entities, despite blockchain's inherent transparency.