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The Crypto President: Part 2

Explore episode Apr 25, 2026
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Biden Said No — So Tahnoon Went Around Him

The Crypto President: Part 2 · Apr 25, 2026 Technology

Under Biden, the UAE was limited to a small allocation of US AI chips amid concerns about Tahnoon's companies' ties to China. When Trump won, Tahnoon saw his opening and launched an aggressive campaign to win over the new administration — starting with buying into the Trump family's crypto company.

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