World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralised finance (DeFi) platform linked to the Trump family, has entered a strategic partnership with London-based hedge fund Re7. The collaboration aims to launch a new USD1 stablecoin vault across Euler Finance and Lista, two prominent platforms in the DeFi ecosystem.

According to Bloomberg, the move is part of WLFI’s larger push to solidify the presence of its USD1 stablecoin on the BNB Chain. With institutional interest in stablecoins and tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) rapidly growing, WLFI is positioning itself as a key player in this evolving sector.

Lista, Backed by Binance Labs, Supports USD1 Expansion

Lista, the liquid staking platform involved in the partnership, is governed by a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) and has received substantial backing from Binance Labs. Formerly known as Helio Protocol, Lista secured a $10 million investment from Binance Labs in August 2023 to aid its transition to liquid staking services.

Through this collaboration, WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin will gain deeper liquidity and broader utility across the BNB Chain ecosystem. Euler Finance, known for lending and borrowing services in the DeFi space, will serve as a complementary platform to enhance the stablecoin’s visibility and user base.

Institutional Investors Back WLFI

The World Liberty Financial platform has seen a surge in institutional interest over the past year. In April, crypto market maker DWF Labs acquired $25 million worth of WLFI tokens and committed to providing liquidity support for the USD1 stablecoin.

Separately, the Aqua1 Foundation, a digital asset-focused investment fund, pledged a substantial $100 million investment into World Liberty Financial. The fund cited the platform’s dual focus on USD-backed stablecoins and RWA tokenisation as transformative financial tools with global impact.

This momentum reflects a broader trend of institutional capital flowing into stablecoin infrastructure and DeFi protocols with real-world asset exposure, two of the fastest-growing crypto sectors in 2025.

Trump’s Financial Ties and Stake Reduction

US President Donald Trump remains financially tied to WLFI. According to a June 13 disclosure filed with the US Office of Government Ethics, Trump reported $57 million in income from WLFI, largely derived from token sales.

Despite this windfall, the Trump family has reportedly reduced its overall stake in the project by 20% since 2024. The reduction may be part of a diversification strategy or a move to reduce political scrutiny amid rising regulatory oversight of crypto-linked financial interests.

WLFI’s Growing Role in DeFi

With stablecoin infrastructure and real-world asset tokenisation gaining strategic importance, WLFI is well-positioned to become a significant force in reshaping global finance. Its USD1 stablecoin, bolstered by new DeFi partnerships and liquidity support, could become a core instrument for dollar-based financial products across decentralised platforms.