A major bet just landed on Trump’s crypto project.
A UAE-based fund, Aqua 1 Foundation, has invested $100 million in World Liberty tokens ($WLFI), making it the biggest known backer of Donald Trump’s digital asset venture. This move brings fresh energy—and scrutiny—to the ex-president’s growing presence in the blockchain world.
What Are World Liberty Tokens?
World Liberty tokens are governance tokens. That means you can’t trade them (yet), but they give holders a vote in how the network works. It’s like having a say in a company without owning stock.
The team behind World Liberty Financial, which includes members of the Trump family, says they’re working on making $WLFI transferable soon. That could open the door to trading—and potentially big money.
Aqua 1’s Surprise Entry
So who is Aqua 1? Great question.
They’re new. Very new. Their X (formerly Twitter) account only has three posts and about 1,120 followers. Their website was created on May 28, just weeks ago. And yet, they just dropped $100 million into WLFI.
In their official statement, Aqua 1 said the investment would help create a “blockchain-powered financial ecosystem”—one with stablecoins, tokenised assets, and AI. They’ll also work with World Liberty to grow in South America, Europe, and Asia.
Aqua 1’s founding partner Dave Lee said the two will “nurture high-potential blockchain projects together.”
The Bigger Picture: Why It Matters
This isn’t Trump’s first crypto play.
Back in May, an Abu Dhabi firm picked USD1—World Liberty’s stablecoin—for a $2 billion investment into Binance. That gave Trump’s blockchain brand serious credibility.
Now, with Aqua 1’s support, the project is going international.
World Liberty says it wants to bring financial services to the world—without middlemen like banks. Think direct transfers, voting rights, and tokenized assets—all powered by blockchain.
But the venture has its critics. Some Democrats and ethics watchdogs say the project could be a conflict of interest for Trump. His team insists everything’s above board and run through a trust managed by his kids.
Still, this $100 million buy-in is a clear signal: big players are watching—and betting on—Trump’s crypto empire.
What’s Next?
World Liberty plans to support a new Aqua 1 fund that will push digital transformation in the Middle East using blockchain and AI. That’s a big vision.
As for $WLFI, the next step is making the token tradeable. That’s when the real market test begins.
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