- Trump-linked stablecoin USD1 selected for $2B Binance investment by Abu Dhabi firm MGX.
- USD1’s rapid rise: Stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries hits $2.1B in circulation.
- Justin Sun’s Tron to integrate USD1 as Trump allies expand crypto footprint.
In a major development highlighting the rising influence of Trump-linked cryptocurrency ventures, a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial—a crypto startup tied to Donald Trump—is being used in a $2 billion investment deal involving crypto exchange Binance.
The announcement was made at the TOKEN2049 conference in Dubai on Thursday by World Liberty co-founder Zach Witkoff.
Witkoff confirmed that USD1, the stablecoin launched by World Liberty Financial, has been selected as the official digital currency to close the high-profile investment by MGX, an Abu Dhabi-backed investment firm, into Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.
“We are excited to announce today that USD1 has been selected as the official stablecoin to close MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance,” said Witkoff, who is the son of real estate mogul and former Trump ambassador Steve Witkoff.
Launched in March, USD1 is a dollar-pegged stablecoin backed by US Treasuries, cash, and other liquid assets.
The coin is issued on Binance’s own blockchain and aims to support financial inclusion by reducing reliance on traditional banks.
The use of USD1 in such a massive investment underscores World Liberty Financial’s growing role in the global crypto ecosystem.
According to CoinMarketCap, USD1’s circulating value hit approximately $2.1 billion as of Wednesday, making it one of the fastest-growing stablecoins on the market.
However, the identity of its top holders remains unknown.
Blockchain analysis firm Arkham reported that a single anonymous wallet received $2 billion worth of USD1 between April 16 and 29, though ownership of the wallet could not be independently verified.
The deal also hints at close ties between World Liberty and Binance.
A recent social media post showed Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao meeting with Zach Witkoff and other World Liberty executives in Abu Dhabi.
Zhao, who stepped down from Binance in 2023 following a $4.3 billion settlement with US authorities over anti-money laundering violations, remains a significant shareholder in the exchange.
In a related announcement, Witkoff revealed that USD1 would soon be integrated into the Tron blockchain, founded by Hong Kong-based crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun.
Sun, a known investor in World Liberty Financial, has reportedly committed at least $75 million to the venture.
He is also facing a US securities fraud lawsuit, which the SEC temporarily paused in February, citing public interest.
Notably, Sun moderated the panel in Dubai where Witkoff made the announcements.
Eric Trump, Donald Trump’s son, also shared the stage, reinforcing the Trump family’s growing visibility in the crypto space.
