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Investigation Launched into UAE's $500M Trump Crypto Deal

2/7/2026

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Khanna Investigates UAE Investment

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) opened an investigation into a $500 million UAE investment in World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture.
The inquiry examines potential conflicts of interest and national security implications, including effects on U.S. AI chip export policy.
Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Gregory Meeks and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, criticize the deal as a national security threat.

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Trump Celebrates Crypto Success

World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto start-up, announced that its digital coin USD1 has reached $5 billion in circulation.
Eric Trump celebrated the milestone, attributing the success to a partnership with Binance, the largest crypto exchange.
Binance has promoted USD1, with about 85% of the coins held on its platform outside the United States.
Jonathan Reiter of ChainArgos noted that Binance has consistently been USD1's primary trading venue.

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Khanna Investigates UAE Investment

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) opened an investigation into a $500 million UAE investment in World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture.
The inquiry examines potential conflicts of interest and national security implications, including effects on U.S. AI chip export policy.
Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Gregory Meeks and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, criticize the deal as a national security threat.

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