In a major move strengthening the intersection of crypto, politics, and the Middle East, UAE-based crypto fund Aqua1 has purchased $100 million worth of WLFI governance tokens from World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project publicly linked to President Donald Trump.
Middle East Backing Boosts World Liberty
The deal was confirmed just a day after World Liberty announced it was working toward enabling trading of WLFI tokens. Currently, WLFI tokens grant voting rights and allow holders to propose governance changes—though they cannot yet be transferred.
Aqua1 described the deal as a strategic push to accelerate a blockchain-powered financial ecosystem centered on DeFi development and digital asset adoption.
The fund emphasized its global mission to foster long-term prosperity in the crypto space, positioning the investment as a step toward expanding liquidity and blockchain innovation worldwide.
Trump’s Deep Ties to WLFI Draw Attention
The announcement adds to mounting scrutiny over Trump’s involvement in the crypto sector. Financial disclosures earlier this month revealed that Trump has earned over $57 million from WLFI token sales and holds 15.75 billion WLFI tokens, giving him significant influence over World Liberty’s governance system.
The project describes Trump as its “chief crypto advocate”, and his sons reportedly hold key roles in its development and promotion.
“Aligning with Aqua1 validates our blueprint for global financial innovation,” said World Liberty co-founder Zak Folkman, highlighting the significance of the partnership.
Growing Middle East Crypto Activity
This isn’t the first time World Liberty has partnered with Middle Eastern capital. In May, Abu Dhabi-based MGX used World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin to close a $2 billion deal involving a major crypto exchange.
Such deals reflect the Middle East’s rising role in shaping global crypto infrastructure and capital deployment.
Aqua1’s public statement reiterated its Web3-native identity, adding that it aims to deliver stable returns to asset holders while acting as a liquidity enabler for emerging crypto projects.
Outlook: WLFI Ecosystem Expansion Ahead
With trading functionality on the horizon and now major institutional backing from the Gulf, World Liberty Financial’s token ecosystem appears poised for expansion.
As the crypto-politics nexus grows deeper, this deal may signal broader institutional interest in politically aligned digital asset projects—especially those with geopolitical ties to capital-rich regions like the UAE.
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