Team Trump set to embrace Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi

Donald Trump’s inner circle is expected to be well represented in Abu Dhabi on Monday, where the Bitcoin MENA conference will take place. 

The event will take place over two days, running into Tuesday, with Eric Trump (son of the President-elect) taking to the stage as a keynote speaker. The VP of the Trump Organization is expected to address delegates and the wider audience on the growing proliferation of Bitcoin, and how it can promote financial independence and wealth preservation. 

At the Bitcoin MENA gathering in the United Arab Emirates, more than 6000 are expected to come together, with policymakers, investors, developers, and crypto enthusiasts all represented.

As reported by Reuters, other speakers will include Steve Witkoff, the billionaire real estate investor who will become the new U.S., envoy to the Middle East. He is also a co-founder of World Liberty Financial, the crypto platform project launched in September will full endorsement and participation from the Trump family. 

MENA will represent the latest overture from Team Trump toward the crypto sector at a time when the alternate digital currency is setting record highs in its valuation. 

Last week saw Bitcoin enter uncharted waters when it hit $100,000.

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In addition to the main address from Eric Trump, he will also hold a “whale only” chat in the exclusive VIP lounge at the event, followed by Witkoff. The select audience will require a $9,999 “whale” pass – the nickname given to significant players on the scene with the means to make waves in the market.

Another notable speaker at Bitcoin MENA is Justin Sun, the Chinese founder of the blockchain platform Tron. Last month he made the headlines with a $6.24 million purchase of a viral banana.

He is thought to be the largest single investor in WLF after he posted on X to announce his purchase of $30 million worth of tokens on the platform. 

With Donald Trump positioning himself as the “crypto president” and determined to place the United States firmly front and center on the crypto map, this event will provide the stage for his senior representatives to make his latest play for prominence and promise.

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