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Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim requested a CFIUS review
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The review concerns a reported $500 million UAE-linked investment
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Lawmakers cited potential national security and data risks
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The issue adds pressure amid broader crypto legislation debates
National Security Concerns Raised
Two Democratic senators have formally asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to evaluate whether the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States should review a reported $500 million investment in World Liberty Financial.
The reported deal involves a UAE-linked entity acquiring a 49 percent stake in the Trump-associated crypto project shortly before inauguration. Lawmakers raised concerns that foreign ownership could grant access to sensitive user data or influence policy decisions.
The senators requested clarification on whether CFIUS has already reviewed the transaction and set a deadline for a response.
Political and Regulatory Implications
The situation comes as Congress continues debating crypto market structure legislation. The involvement of a foreign government-linked entity has intensified scrutiny and added complexity to negotiations.
Lawmakers have also questioned whether the transaction could intersect with broader national security issues, including export policy and technology access. The controversy is likely to remain a flashpoint as crypto regulation moves forward in Washington.
