Abu Dhabi Royal Invests Heavily in World Liberty Financial Amid Regulatory Concerns
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance project, has been making waves in the crypto space. Its governance token, WLFI, allows holders to propose and vote on the protocol's direction. The platform also includes lending and borrowing features as well as a dollar-backed stablecoin called USD1.
The venture launched in 2024 with founders including Zachary Folkman, Chase Herro, Alex Witkoff, Zach Witkoff, and members of the Trump family. WLFI is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, relying on its proof of stake network rather than its own consensus.
Recent developments have seen significant investments in World Liberty Financial. In August 2026, Abu Dhabi's royal family backed a 49% stake in the company's bank entity. This move has raised questions about foreign capital influence on US financial and tech policies.