UAE Fund invests $100 Million in Trump-Linked DeFi Platform
World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform with Donald Trump’s financial vision, has received a $100 million investment from Aqua 1. this UAE fund’s move highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain finance.
On June 26, Aqua 1, a Web3 fund, bought $100 million worth of governance tokens from World Liberty Financial (WLFI). This investment gives Aqua 1 a say in WLFI’s on-chain governance. The platform focuses on real-world asset tokenization and stablecoin issuance.
The acquisition positions Aqua 1 to influence WLFI’s growth.It supports the USD1 stablecoin and cross-border asset marketplace.
Aqua 1’s $100 million WLFI token purchase is a strategic move. It allows the UAE-based fund to shape WLFI’s roadmap, especially its USD1 stablecoin expansion and RWA tokenization initiatives.
Zak Folkman, Co-founder of World Liberty financial, said, “Aligning with Aqua 1 validates our blueprint for global financial innovation. We share a mission to bring digital assets to the masses and strengthen our nation’s standing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.”
The partnership aims to accelerate WLFI’s institutional adoption. Aqua 1’s compliance expertise will help navigate regulatory hurdles in emerging markets. A key priority is integrating USD1 into commercial payment systems, supporting WLFI’s bid for stablecoin dominance as global regulators increase scrutiny of dollar-pegged alternatives.
Beyond governance,the deal enables cross-border synergies. Aqua 1 will assist WLFI’s expansion into South America, Europe, and Asia. WLFI will support the launch of Aqua Fund, a UAE-domiciled investment vehicle focused on blockchain infrastructure and AI-powered Web3 projects.
The collaboration includes the joint advancement of BlockRock, an institutional RWA platform targeting high-value customary assets. If successful, it could position WLFI as a leader in the $16 trillion RWA market.
Aqua 1’s investment marks a pivotal shift in crypto’s evolution. Governance tokens are now instruments for institutional players steering DeFi toward TradFi compatibility.
