Aqua 1 Foundation, a Web3 investment group based in the UAE, has announced plans to buy $100 million worth of governance tokens from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform linked to former U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The deal, revealed in a press release, gives Aqua 1 voting rights in WLFI and a major say in its future direction.
WLFI is focused on bringing real-world assets, like property and company shares, onto the blockchain. These assets will be turned into digital tokens that are easier to use, trade, and track. According to WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman, “Aligning with Aqua 1 validates our blueprint for global financial innovation.”
The partnership aims to boost the use of WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin and grow its ecosystem ahead of the U.S. Congress vote on the GENIUS Act, which could affect crypto policy. Both groups say their shared goal is to help people use digital assets more easily and to keep the U.S. ahead in the global crypto race.
Aqua 1 will also help WLFI expand in South America, Europe, Asia, and other growing markets. The two plan to build better systems for online payments and business money management using blockchain tools. Dave Lee, founding partner at Aqua 1, said, “WLFI’s USD1 ecosystem and RWA pipeline embody the trillion-dollar structural pivot opportunity we seek to catalyze.”
Meanwhile, the Trump family has reduced its ownership in WLFI from 60% to 40%, but the project remains tied to the president’s name and vision, which is to connect traditional finance with the crypto world.
Additionally, the two groups will create a new platform called BlockRock, which will help turn high-value traditional assets into digital tokens. They also plan to launch Aqua Fund, a new investment fund that will back blockchain, AI, and Web3 startups in the Middle East.
The new fund will be listed on a trading platform inside Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), offering more liquidity and access for investors. This setup gives investors quicker access to their money and could boost interest in blockchain projects across the region. The move also fits into efforts to grow the digital economy, following recent geopolitical shifts in the Middle East.
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