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NYT: Trump-Backed WLFI Took $100M From a Money Laundering Suspect

Bitcoin.com News·August 10, 2026·1 min read
NYT: Trump-Backed WLFI Took $100M From a Money Laundering Suspect

The New York Times reported that World Liberty Financial's largest disclosed token purchase, a $100 million investment, traces back to a Chinese businessman under UK investigation for money laundering. Up to $75 million flowed to Trump family and Witkoff-linked entities, raising concerns about the project's funding sources.

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