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A Crypto Spectacle in the Gulf
The Trump family and their allies are set to make waves in the cryptocurrency world at a major Bitcoin conference in Abu Dhabi, where the digital currency has reached unprecedented heights. Eric Trump, along with key figures like billionaire Steve Witkoff, will represent the family’s growing involvement in the crypto industry.

Eric Trump is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the Bitcoin MENA conference on Tuesday, which expects over 6,000 attendees. Additionally, he will participate in an exclusive “whale-only” session, accessible only to those purchasing the $9,999 VIP pass. Witkoff, now a White House envoy for the Middle East, will also speak to this exclusive audience.

The Trump Connection to Crypto
Donald Trump has emerged as a passionate advocate for cryptocurrencies, heading the newly launched World Liberty Financial (WLF). Eric, Donald Jr., and Barron Trump serve as ambassadors for the platform. Records reveal that the president-elect holds a significant stake in the company, including a hefty 22.5 billion WLF tokens.

Justin Sun, a prominent blockchain entrepreneur and founder of Tron, is another major player linked to WLF. Sun, who invested $30 million in WLF tokens, has become its largest backer, even as he faces allegations of fraud and securities violations in the U.S.

A Landmark for Bitcoin’s Growth
The Bitcoin MENA conference comes at a pivotal time for the crypto sector. Bitcoin recently surged past $100,000, buoyed by promises from Trump to make the U.S. a global leader in cryptocurrency. Industry leaders, including Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss of Gemini, have praised the conference for its role in uniting the crypto world and spurring growth in the sector.

Big Names at the Forefront
Other influential speakers include Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign manager, who will discuss his political experiences, and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who will lead another exclusive whale session. Zhao recently completed a four-month prison sentence in the U.S. for violating money-laundering laws.

An illustration taken on November 24, 2024, shows sparks hitting a symbolic representation of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The photo was created by Dado Ruvic for Reuters and is labelled as a file photo.

Crypto's Role in the 2024 Election
The growing significance of cryptocurrencies was evident in the recent presidential campaign, where Trump openly embraced the digital revolution. Former PayPal executive David Sacks has been named as the White House’s AI and cryptocurrency czar. Elon Musk, a close Trump ally and tech magnate, contributed heavily to the campaign, with records showing he spent over $250 million supporting pro-crypto candidates.

The Gulf conference highlights the convergence of technology, politics, and finance as the world watches the next chapter of cryptocurrency unfold. Despite the fanfare, Trump, his allies, and their companies have remained silent in response to media queries.

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