Key Takeaways
- David Sacks met with UAE security advisor Sheikh Tahnoon to discuss Bitcoin and AI.
- The meeting followed President Trump's Digital Asset Summit appearance.
- Talks also included potential UAE investments into the U.S. economy.
David Sacks, appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump as the administration’s “crypto czar,” held high-level talks with senior United Arab Emirates officials on Friday, focusing on Bitcoin and artificial intelligence.
Expanding role of digital currencies
The meeting, confirmed by Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan via X, involved discussions on the “expanding role of digital currencies” and explored how AI intersects with these technologies.
Tahnoon, who is the UAE’s national security advisor and brother to the country’s president, welcomed Sacks to explore potential partnerships.
UAE investment opportunities
According to Tahnoon, the dialogue also included talks about UAE investment opportunities in the United States.
The meeting came just one day after President Trump addressed the Digital Asset Summit in New York, further emphasizing the administration’s commitment to Bitcoin and related technologies.
Strengthening partnerships
Earlier in the week, President Trump hosted Sheikh Tahnoon at the White House for a private dinner.
In a Truth Social post, Trump said the pair discussed…
… ways for our countries to increase our partnership for the advancement of our economic and technological futures.
Commitment to Bitcoin
The Trump administration has made Bitcoin a key priority, and Friday’s meeting marks an effort to expand international cooperation in both the digital asset and AI sectors.
