Sheikh Tahnoon acquires 49% stake in World Liberty Financial in $500m deal
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His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan has acquired a 49 percent stake in crypto firm World Liberty Financial for approximately $500 million, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The investment was made through Aryam Investment, making it the largest known shareholder in the company.
Sheikh Tahnoon, who also manages the UAE’s largest wealth fund, has been increasingly active in global technology and digital asset investments. The stake in World Liberty Financial signals continued interest from Gulf investors in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector.
While specific strategic plans following the acquisition have not been publicly disclosed, the size of the investment highlights strong confidence in the company’s future prospects.
The deal further reinforces the UAE’s growing presence in digital finance and emerging technologies. The country has positioned itself as a regional hub for crypto innovation, supported by regulatory frameworks and government-backed initiatives aimed at attracting global blockchain firms.
As digital assets continue to gain mainstream traction, high-profile investments such as this underline the increasing intersection between sovereign wealth, private capital and the evolving crypto economy.
