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UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company

UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company

Summary

The UFC will give some fighters bonus payments in a type of cryptocurrency called stablecoins, issued by World Liberty Financial, a Trump family business. This event will take place during a UFC fight held on the White House lawn on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday.

Key Facts

  • UFC announced it will pay fighter bonuses using cryptocurrency from World Liberty Financial.
  • World Liberty Financial is a company co-founded by President Trump and his sons in 2024.
  • The cryptocurrency used is a stablecoin named “USD1” that is linked to the US dollar.
  • The UFC fight event is happening on the White House lawn, June 14, 2024.
  • World Liberty Financial is an official sponsor of this UFC event called Freedom 250.
  • President Trump’s financial disclosure shows he holds over $50 million in World Liberty Financial.
  • The stablecoins are separate from a digital token that the company previously sold and has faced legal disputes over.
  • A White House spokesperson said there is no conflict of interest because Trump’s assets are managed by his children’s trust.
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