Haciyev Reşit 
A new allegation that has caused widespread reaction in the cryptocurrency market suggests that the Trump family’s crypto venture entered into a high-value deal, kept out of the public eye, with one of Abu Dhabi’s most influential and powerful figures. According to a report published by the U.S.-based The Wall Street Journal, citing company documents and sources close to the matter, a striking investment agreement was signed between the Trump family’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial, and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, one of the prominent members of the Abu Dhabi royal family. The deal quickly sparked public debate due to both its financial scale and its political connections.
Allegation of a $500 Million Deal
According to company documents and sources familiar with the matter cited in the report, representatives of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to purchase a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s crypto initiative. The total size of the deal is reported to be $500 million, with $250 million of that amount already completed as an initial investment.
It was stated that approximately $187 million of this investment was transferred to companies linked to the Trump family, while the remaining portion was planned to be distributed among the project’s co-founders and related entities. This distribution was highlighted as noteworthy in terms of the structure of the investment and the financial relationships between the parties involved.
According to the report, the deal took place just four days before Donald Trump’s inauguration last year, during meetings between Tahnoon’s representatives and Eric Trump. This timing fueled debates over the political and ethical implications of the agreement. Additionally, it was alleged that at least $31 million would be allocated to entities connected to Steve Witkoff’s family, while a similar amount was planned to be transferred to an entity linked to other co-founders, Zak Folkman and Chase Herro.
Official Statements and Controversy
A spokesperson for World Liberty Financial stated that the investment was made to support the company’s long-term growth objectives and strengthen its financial structure. The statement also claimed that Donald Trump and Steve Witkoff did not play a direct role in the deal process, and that the investment negotiations were conducted independently. From the White House, it was emphasized that Trump’s personal assets are held in a trust managed by his children, responding to criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan stands out not only as the deputy ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, but also as a highly influential figure in global finance. As of 2023, Tahnoon reportedly oversees approximately $1 trillion in assets as the head of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. This underscores why the investment agreement is being closely watched not only in cryptocurrency markets, but also in terms of global financial balances.
Assessment
This alleged secret deal highlights just how complex the relationships between politics, cryptocurrencies, and sovereign wealth funds have become. The investment process carried out through World Liberty Financial is among the developments that are expected to be closely monitored in the coming period, both in U.S. domestic politics and in terms of cryptocurrency regulation.
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