World Liberty Financial Secures $100 Million Investment From UAE-Based Aqua 1

World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has secured a $100 million investment from Aqua 1, a fund based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This investment is aimed at developing a blockchain financial ecosystem and integrating stablecoins, as confirmed in a joint statement by both entities.

Zak Folkman, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that the collaboration with Aqua 1 will be instrumental in advancing their shared goals. This investment positions Aqua 1 as one of the largest stakeholders in the Trump family’s cryptocurrency project, following a substantial $75 million investment by crypto billionaire Justin Sun.

This marks the second investment from a UAE-based firm in World Liberty Financial within a short span. Earlier this year, Abu Dhabi’s MGX utilized World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin to facilitate a $2 billion investment in Binance. David Lee, a founding partner at Aqua 1, highlighted that the collaboration will focus on identifying and nurturing promising blockchain projects.

World Liberty Financial also plans to support the Aqua Fund, an investment vehicle aimed at enhancing the digital economy in the Middle East. Additionally, Aqua 1 will assist World Liberty Financial in expanding its reach into South America, Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. Both companies are set to develop “BlockRock,” a platform designed to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs) and bridge traditional investments like real estate with the Web3 ecosystem.

In tandem with these initiatives, World Liberty Financial is preparing to release an audit report of its stablecoin, USD1, within days. Folkman, speaking at the Permissionless conference, also mentioned that the platform’s WLFI token may soon become tradable. Launched two months prior to the U.S. presidential election, WLFI has already generated substantial revenue for Trump’s family business through the sale of governance tokens, which grant holders the ability to vote on project changes and influence its strategic direction.

While WLFI is currently not tradable, Folkman hinted at forthcoming updates that users should watch for in the coming weeks. He also revealed that the company’s stablecoin has received its first attestation report, which will be available on the company’s website. To further facilitate user engagement, Folkman announced the upcoming launch of a new app designed to simplify cryptocurrency use for everyday investors.