UAE-based crypto fund Aqua1 Foundation purchased USD 100 mn worth of the World Liberty Financial tokens, WLFI, making it the largest individual investor in the digital asset project, Reuters reports. Blockchain data shows that Aqua1’s wallet, aqua1.eth, received 800 mn WLFI tokens in three separate transactions about two weeks ago, Bloomberg reports.

The investment will be used to develop blockchain-powered financial applications, including stablecoins and the digitization of traditional assets. “WLFI and Aqua 1 will jointly identify and nurture high-potential blockchain projects together,” Aqua1’s founding partner, Dave Lee said. Aqua1’s investment and compliance teams will also support World Liberty's expansion into South America, Europe, and Asia.

The purchase gives Aqua1 extra perks, including voting rights on the project's governance decisions. While the token is currently non-tradable, World Liberty says it is working to make the token transferable.

World Liberty also plans to support the launch of Aqua1’s UAE-based Aqua Fund, aimed at accelerating digital economy transformation in the Middle East through blockchain and artificial intelligence. Details on the fund’s regional partners have not yet been disclosed.

REMEMBER- This is not the first vote of confidence in the Trump-backed crypto venture from a UAE firm. In May 2025, Abu Dhabi’s AI fund MGX invested USD 2 bn via World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin into Binance. Abu Dhabi’s DWF Labs also acquired USD 25 mn worth of tokens issued by World Liberty in April 2025.

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