Nixon Cox's diverse industry experience drives Faraday Future's worldwide growth in Crypto-AI.

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) has appointed Chris Nixon Cox, the grandson of former U.S. President Richard Nixon, as a global strategic advisor to help drive its "EAI + Crypto" Dual-Flywheel and Dual-Bridge initiative, according to a

. This move represents a significant milestone in the company’s global growth, utilizing Cox’s broad experience in capital markets, government policy, and regulatory matters. In his new role, Cox will work to strengthen international investor relations, government engagement, and industrial partnerships, and will join the newly established Global Strategic Advisory Council.

YT Jia, the Founder and Global Co-CEO of

, highlighted the importance of this addition, noting that Cox’s background in global finance and sustainable technology supports FF’s goal of transforming mobility through AI advancements. Cox, who is a board member of the Richard Nixon Foundation and heads Lightswitch Capital—a biotech investment firm—has a history of advising major private equity firms and political campaigns, including Senator John McCain’s 2008 presidential run.

This appointment comes as Faraday Future achieves new business milestones. The company recently announced it has received more than 200 preorders for its FX Super One model in the Middle East since its launch on October 28, according to a

. In addition, global asset manager Vanguard boosted its holdings in FFAI by 36% during the third quarter of 2025. These accomplishments highlight FF’s push to strengthen its foothold in emerging markets and incorporate cryptocurrency into its operations.

One of the key highlights in the company’s latest update was the acceptance of its first crypto-based deposit for an FX Super One in the Middle East. This development fits into FF’s broader "EAI + Crypto" approach, aiming to blend AI-powered mobility with blockchain solutions. The FX Super One, which is priced at $84,127 (AED 309,000), features a dual-payment system that enables buyers to pay with both local currency and stablecoins, as detailed in a

. The vehicle’s debut in the UAE also included a collaboration with RAK Innovation City to build a regional electric mobility hub, according to a .

Faraday Future’s shift toward cryptocurrency is further demonstrated by its participation in the Bahamas Summit and ThinkEquity Conference, where company leaders met with more than 30 investors and attracted attention from Wall Street. The company also revealed that soccer star Andrés Iniesta is the first global owner of the FX Super One and will serve as a Developer Co-Creation Officer. Iniesta’s involvement, along with the vehicle’s AIHER hybrid powertrain and premium features, positions

as a contender against luxury brands like Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz.

Despite these advancements, FF continues to face obstacles such as production schedules and financial stability. The company recently postponed the public reveal of the FX 4 model’s rear design, citing a need to adjust its strategic focus. Nevertheless, with Nixon Cox joining the team and increasing investor support, Faraday Future seems committed to overcoming these challenges as it pursues its dual-energy vision for global transportation.