World Liberty Financial, Trump Ties, Secure $2B Stablecoin Deal in UAE as Crypto Expansion and Regulatory Scrutiny Intensify

World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency firm with close links to the Trump family and led by Steve Witkoff (U.S. Middle East envoy) and his son Zach Witkoff, has announced several major developments. WLF recently signed a landmark $2 billion stablecoin (USD1) agreement with a company owned by UAE royal Sheikh Tahnoon. The Trump family holds a 60% stake in WLF, signaling significant political and financial connections. WLF has secured over $550 million in token sales, with backing from investors like DWF Labs and Justin Sun, and has expanded partnerships in the Gulf region, Pakistan, and South Asia. WLF is also working on cross-border tokenized transfers and the tokenization of rare earth mineral assets. Regulatory attention is intensifying, as U.S. lawmakers investigate possible conflicts of interest due to the Witkoff family’s diplomatic and business roles, especially amid outreach to foreign governments. Meanwhile, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has met with both WLF and regional officials as Binance seeks a U.S. return. Notably, WLF’s USD1 stablecoin is now the fifth-largest globally by market cap after its listing on Binance. While the company’s aggressive global expansion and political leverage offer growth prospects, increasing global regulatory and legislative scrutiny could affect its operations and overall market sentiment.