Witkoff & Trump: Crypto Deal Blends Diplomatic Access with Financial Venture

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World Liberty Financial, co-founded by Zach Witkoff, launched USD1 stablecoin and secured a $2 billion investment from MGX, an Abu Dhabi state-backed firm, utilizing diplomatic connections of Steve Witkoff and the Trump family. The deal raised significant ethical concerns, with U.S. Senators Warren and Merkley initiating a congressional investigation into potential conflicts of interest and constitutional violations.

Sources & Citations

[1] Warren, Merkley Seek World Liberty Financial Records on $2 Billion Trump Stablecoin Deal · May 5, 2025 Tier 1

[2] Trump family crypto venture tapped as part of $2B Emirati-backed investment deal · May 22, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Senators Seek Records on Trump-Linked Firm's Stablecoin Venture · May 15, 2025 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “Witkoff & Trump: Crypto Deal Blends Diplomatic Access with Financial Venture.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, May 22, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-05-22--the-father-pursues-trump-s-diplomatic-deals-the-son-chases-c/