World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and Aqua1 Foundation jointly announced that this transaction is a strategic move aimed at promoting the development of a blockchain ecosystem centered around the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), stablecoin infrastructure, and decentralized finance.
UAE Company Acquires $100 Million in WLFI Tokens
A company based in the UAE has become the largest shareholder of World Liberty Financial (WLFI) by purchasing $100 million worth of WLFI tokens. WLFI is a cryptocurrency platform associated with U.S. President Donald Trump and his family, with its governance token being WLFI.
According to a joint statement released on Thursday, this investment aims to accelerate the construction of a blockchain ecosystem focused on RWA tokenization, stablecoins, and decentralized finance.
Aqua1 Surpasses Justin Sun to Become the Largest Holder of WLFI
The Aqua1 Foundation claims to be a Web3-focused fund, and this investment has allowed it to surpass Tron founder Justin Sun to become the largest shareholder of WLFI. Sun had previously invested $30 million in the project in November 2024.
Aqua1 founding partner Dave Lee stated, “Aqua1 and WLFI will work together to explore and support blockchain projects with transformative potential.” He further emphasized that WLFI is committed to combining traditional finance with blockchain protocols, calling it a “trillion-dollar pivot opportunity.”
This transaction further highlights the close ties between the Trump family and the international cryptocurrency market.
Trump Family's Crypto Business Sparks Controversy
WLFI, co-founded by President Trump’s three sons, has come under close scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. According to recently disclosed documents, President Trump earned approximately $57.4 million through WLFI and holds 15.75 billion governance tokens of the platform.
In May 2025, Trump’s second son, Eric Trump, revealed that Abu Dhabi-based MGX plans to use WLFI’s $1 stablecoin to settle a $2 billion investment in Binance, a move that sparked widespread criticism.
Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are intensifying efforts to establish new regulations regarding payment stablecoins. The overlap between the Trump family's crypto business and the legislative process has raised concerns among some members of Congress.
During a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Jeff Merkley questioned the relationship between Trump and WLFI, to which U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to respond directly. Merkley warned that vigilance is needed against foreign influences affecting U.S. decision-making through cryptocurrency, stating, “Decisions for Americans should be made by Americans, not ‘purchased’ by cryptocurrency.”
Trump Continues to Bet on the Crypto Market
Trump continues to profit from the crypto market boom. According to 2024 financial disclosures, he earned approximately $58 million from his crypto business, primarily from WLFI token sales. This income is second only to his hotel business and is expected to grow further in 2025, with token sales projected to reach $390 million, and the recently launched memo coin in January is expected to bring additional revenue.
Trump's involvement in Bitcoin mining, asset tokenization, and digital ETFs has raised concerns about conflicts of interest. Critics point out that some of his businesses may benefit from policy biases. Reports indicate that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a registration statement related to a $2.3 billion Bitcoin treasury deal involving Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG).
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