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Abu Dhabi Royal Quietly Acquired 49% of Trump-Linked Crypto Firm for $500M, Sparking U.S. Influence Concerns

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:44:32 GMT

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Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Tahnoon quietly purchased a 49% stake in Donald Trump's crypto company, World Liberty Financial, paying $500 million days before Trump's return to the White House. The deal has prompted U.S. foreign-influence concerns, particularly after the Sheikh later obtained U.S. high-powered AI chips for his startup.

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