US Lawmakers Demand Probe Into UAE’s $500M Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm
US lawmakers have called for a formal review of a $500 million investment by a UAE government-linked fund into World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency firm with ties to former President Donald Trump. The deal, which granted the UAE fund a 49% stake, was finalized shortly before the 2026 presidential transition, raising concerns about national security and data protection.
Congressional leaders are pressing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to verify whether the transaction underwent proper scrutiny. The investment, reportedly backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has drawn attention due to alleged financial benefits to entities connected to Trump's family.
Additional concerns center around the influence of executives from technology firm G42 within WLFI, with US intelligence warning of potential cybersecurity risks tied to foreign tech partnerships. The lack of transparency around the deal has intensified calls for regulatory oversight.