UAE-backed stake in Trump crypto bank venture nears

By The BriefBrief

World Liberty’s proposed trust bank has preliminary federal approval, and the venture is deepening ties with a senior UAE official. The WSJ reports that an “UAE spy sheikh” is backing a 49% stake in the Trump family’s crypto bank venture.

WHO: World Liberty; the Trump family’s crypto bank venture; a senior UAE official (described by WSJ as a “UAE spy sheikh”)

WHAT: WSJ reports the UAE-backed 49% stake backing in the Trump family’s crypto bank venture as the proposed trust bank receives preliminary federal approval.

WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The venture is moving forward with preliminary federal approval for its proposed trust bank and expanding ties to a senior UAE official.

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