Two cryptocurrency tokens with direct ties to Donald Trump’s family business have plunged by double digits, dramatically underperforming a slumping broader market, following the launch of a Democrat-led congressional investigation. The probe into a $500 million deal between World Liberty Financial and a UAE royal has intensified political scrutiny, sending the TRUMP and WLFI tokens tumbling 14.6% and 10.8% respectively in 24 hours. Analysts suggest the wider crypto selloff, driven by risk-off sentiment and record ETF outflows, may stabilize once leverage clears.
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2 posts last weekUAE $500M Trump Crypto Deal Sparks U.S. Policy Probe
A $500 million investment by a UAE royal family member into a cryptocurrency firm linked to the Trump family has triggered a congressional investigation into whether the transaction improperly influenced U.S. policy on exporting advanced AI chips. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) is demanding extensive records from World Liberty Financial, probing potential conflicts of interest and national security risks tied to a swift policy reversal that benefited the UAE investor.
about UAE $500M Trump Crypto Deal Sparks U.S. Policy ProbeUAE $187M Trump Deal Sparks Corruption, Jail Warning
A $500 million investment by a United Arab Emirates entity into a Trump-linked cryptocurrency firm has ignited a political firestorm, with senior U.S. Democrats warning of potential criminal charges. The deal, which directed $187 million to Trump family entities just days before his 2017 inauguration, preceded a controversial reversal of U.S. policy granting the UAE expanded access to restricted artificial intelligence chips. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) has labeled the sequence “brazen, open corruption” and warned those involved could face jail time, framing the transaction as a bribe-for-technology swap that compromised national security.
about UAE $187M Trump Deal Sparks Corruption, Jail WarningPakistan Partners with World Liberty Financial to Pilot USD1 Stablecoin
In a significant move to modernize its financial infrastructure, Pakistan has entered into a strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLF) to explore the integration of the USD1 stablecoin into its regulated digital payments ecosystem. This collaboration, one of WLF’s first publicly announced agreements, signals Pakistan’s proactive approach to engaging with global fintech innovators while aligning with warming diplomatic ties with the United States. The initiative aims to enhance cross-border settlement efficiency and support the nation’s broader digital currency ambitions.
about Pakistan Partners with World Liberty Financial to Pilot USD1 StablecoinPakistan Partners with Trump-Linked DeFi Project for Stablecoin Remittances
Pakistan has entered a strategic partnership with a digital finance venture linked to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to leverage blockchain technology to modernize its financial infrastructure. The country’s Ministry of Finance has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, an affiliate of the World Liberty Financial DeFi project, to explore integrating the USD1 stablecoin for cross-border remittances and trade. This move is central to Pakistan’s ambition to become a crypto hub and to streamline the flow of over $36 billion in annual worker remittances, even as the Trump family connections draw scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.
about Pakistan Partners with Trump-Linked DeFi Project for Stablecoin RemittancesTrump-Backed World Liberty Launches $20M DeFi Lending Platform
World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance company with prominent backing from former U.S. President Donald Trump and his family, has launched a new multi-chain lending and borrowing platform called World Liberty Markets. The platform, which went live this week, has rapidly attracted approximately $20 million in supplied assets, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s ambitions in tokenized finance and real-world asset (RWA) integration.
about Trump-Backed World Liberty Launches $20M DeFi Lending PlatformTrump-Linked Crypto Firm Seeks Federal Stablecoin Bank Charter
A cryptocurrency venture with ties to former President Donald Trump’s family has applied to form a federally regulated national trust bank, a move that would place its USD1 stablecoin under the direct supervision of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. If approved, World Liberty Financial would join Anchorage Digital as only the second crypto-native firm to secure such a charter, marking a significant step in the integration of digital assets into the traditional financial regulatory framework.
about Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Seeks Federal Stablecoin Bank CharterBinance Delists ADA, Other Altcoin Pairs Linked to FDUSD Stablecoin
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the delisting of several margin trading pairs involving major altcoins and the stablecoin First Digital USD (FDUSD), effective January 6. The move, which includes pairs for Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), and Chainlink (LINK), has already triggered a 3.5% price drop for ADA, though other affected tokens showed limited immediate volatility. The exchange provided no official reason for the decision, which exclusively targets FDUSD-linked margin pairs and follows a pattern of periodic adjustments that have historically impacted token valuations.
about Binance Delists ADA, Other Altcoin Pairs Linked to FDUSD StablecoinWLFI Proposes $120M Treasury Boost for USD1 Stablecoin Expansion
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has proposed unlocking $120 million from its treasury to aggressively expand its USD1 stablecoin, a move that has sharply divided its community. The plan, which would deploy roughly 5% of the project’s unlocked reserves for exchange listings and liquidity incentives, pits advocates of rapid growth against critics concerned about tokenomics and governance risks. With WLFI’s political links to the Trump family adding a layer of scrutiny, a pending governance vote will determine the fate of this significant capital allocation.
about WLFI Proposes $120M Treasury Boost for USD1 Stablecoin ExpansionTrump-Linked Firms Amass $2B in Bitcoin Holdings
Trump-linked companies are executing a coordinated Bitcoin accumulation strategy that has positioned them among the world’s most significant corporate cryptocurrency holders. American Bitcoin, backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has increased its holdings to 4,000 BTC worth $415 million, while Trump Media and Technology Group now controls over 11,500 BTC valued at $1.3 billion. This strategic embrace of Bitcoin as both reserve asset and commercial foundation comes as the Trump family’s various crypto ventures have generated approximately $1 billion in pre-tax gains from token projects including TRUMP, MELANIA, and WLFI.
about Trump-Linked Firms Amass $2B in Bitcoin HoldingsBinance Denies Role in Trump-Linked $2B Stablecoin Deal
Binance CEO Richard Teng has publicly denied the cryptocurrency exchange’s involvement in selecting a Trump family-backed stablecoin for a massive $2 billion investment, as allegations of political influence and corruption swirl around the deal. The denial comes amid intense scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers following President Donald Trump’s controversial pardon of former Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, with Teng stating Binance ‘didn’t partake’ in the decision-making process that saw Abu Dhabi-based MGX use World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin for the investment.
about Binance Denies Role in Trump-Linked $2B Stablecoin DealDigital Euro Set for 2027 Pilot, 2029 Europe Rollout
The European Central Bank is accelerating development of its digital euro, targeting a pilot launch in mid-2027 followed by a full European rollout in 2029. ECB President Christine Lagarde announced the move to the ‘next and final phase’ of CBDC preparation, emphasizing the importance of digitizing cash. However, crypto enthusiasts remain skeptical about privacy and centralization risks as Europe joins a growing global race to develop central bank digital currencies.
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