Policy
February 16, 2026
U.S. lawmakers are pushing for answers after reports revealed a $500 million UAE Investment in Trump World Liberty Financial. The crypto project linked to the Trump family seems to have caught the eye of the community. The deal, in particular, has drawn scrutiny from senators who say foreign ownership in a platform handling financial and personal data could pose national security risks.
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US Senators Flag National Security and Data Risks
According to recent reports, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to review the transaction. They are even checking if it should be examined by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Elaborating on the same, the lawmakers said,
“Given the speed at which the deal reportedly closed—which ‘granted swift paydays to entities affiliated with the Trumps’—it isimportant to know whether Trump officials gave UAE-backed investors special treatment.”
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Crypto platforms often collect personal and financial data from users, and lawmakers warned that foreign ownership could potentially expose that information to outside governments. The investment is linked to the UAE-based firm G42. This firm is reportedly backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He serves as the UAE’s national security adviser and oversees one of the country’s largest sovereign wealth funds.
It should be noted that U.S. officials have previously examined G42’s relationships with Chinese technology firms like Huawei. The firm has said it cut those ties in 2024. The letter by the lawmakers read,
“U.S.intelligence has long warned that G42 may have provided technology to assist China’s military, and G42’s current CEO reportedly worked with Chinese engineers to develop a messaging app disguised as a surveillance tool.”
The structure of the deal has also drawn attention. Reports reveal that the investment was carried out through Aryam Investment 1. This entity has a significant ownership stake in World Liberty Financial. Eric Trump was reportedly involved in signing the transaction. Several portions of the initial funding were directed to entities connected to the Trump family and project partners.
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While matters are still under review, the outcome could shape how future crypto ventures that are connected with international backing would be evaluated. Trump’s cryptocurrency investigation could put high-profile political figures in the spotlight.
