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Story: Warren Demands Treasury Probe Trump Crypto Deal with UAE Backers

By Maheen Hernandez

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Warren wants answers fast. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim fired off a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on February 15, demanding he investigate a…

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The crypto firm tied to Trump got this huge cash injection from UAE-backed investors who snagged a 49% equity stake in the deal.

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Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who runs national security for the UAE, apparently directed this investment personally.

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G42 has been on U.S. intelligence radar for all the wrong reasons. The firm allegedly supplies tech to China's military, which makes senators nervous about letting them anywhere…

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But wait, there's more. For more details, see Warren and Kim Push CFIUS Review.

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The senators raised red flags about data privacy too, warning that foreign entities might now peek at sensitive financial metadata through World Liberty Financial's operations.

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Bessent faces a March 5 deadline to respond, and he's caught between a rock and a hard place.

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World Liberty Financial launched with Trump family members at the helm, positioning itself as a major crypto player that attracts both domestic and international money.

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Sheikh Tahnoon's involvement adds another layer of complexity to an already messy situation.

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The CFIUS review process has become increasingly important as foreign investments in sensitive sectors face more scrutiny.

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G42's alleged ties to Chinese military operations make this investment even more problematic for national security hawks.

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The Treasury hasn't commented yet on the senators' request, leaving Bessent to navigate political and security implications without much public guidance.

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Warren's track record of challenging Trump's foreign business dealings suggests she won't let this slide quietly.

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