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Trump cryptocurrency took $100 million from investor Guren "Bobby" Zhou

financeAug 9, 2026371,037

The New York Times reported that Guren “Bobby” Zhou wired $100 million into World Liberty Financial, the Trump-linked cryptocurrency venture, according to reporting by Russ Buettner. The story says Zhou was a failed hardwood flooring retailer in Britain who had come under investigation there for money laundering prior to the $100 million transfer. The Times piece says it is not clear how closely World Liberty scrutinized Mr. Zhou and that the source of the money he paid to World Liberty remains a mystery. Reporting cited in the article states that roughly $75 million of Zhou’s investment was distributed to Donald Trump, his three sons, Steve Witkoff, and Steve Witkoff’s son Zach Witkoff. The article frames the transaction as an example of how investors with troubling public records can move large sums into Trump-linked crypto, prompting further reporting and scrutiny of World Liberty’s vetting of investors.

Shola Hoon
@sholahoon.bsky.social

“As Trump has blown $1.8 billion on construction projects, he’s also been busy profiting off the presidency through stock purchases that reek of insider trading, foreign licensing deals, crypto sales, and even the stocking of Trump wine and cider in stores run by the Coast Guard.” Absurdly corrupt.

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