https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-spy-sheikh-backs-49-stake-in-trump-family-s-crypto-bank-venture-wsj-reportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-spy-sheikh-backs-49-stake-in-trump-family-s-crypto-bank-venture-wsj-reportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uae-spy-sheikh-backs-49-stake-in-trump-family-s-crypto-bank-venture-wsj-reports#u52162Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:54 +0000Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan and co-investors own 49% of the holding company for World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's cryptocurrency banking venture. The venture has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate USD1 stablecoin operations. While the regulator approved the application, reports indicate the decision noted various conflicts of interest. This investment positions the Abu Dhabi royal, often referred to as the spy sheikh, as the largest shareholder in the project.Why it mattersThe move reflects a broader trend of