FTAC Emerald Acquisition (FLDDW) S-4/A Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions (amended)

Exhibit 23.9

Consent to be Named as a Director

In connection with the filing by FTAC Emerald Acquisition Corp. of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amendments and supplements thereto as a member of the board of directors of Fold Holdings, Inc. following the consummation of the business combination. I also consent to the filing of this consent as an exhibit to such Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.

Dated: January 14, 2025

By:	/s/ Erez Simha
	Signature

[Consent to be Named as a Director]