World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a politically connected crypto protocol with ties to the Trump family, has secured a $25 million investment from DWF Labs, one of the industry’s most active market makers. The funding will support the development of WLFI’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD1, and fuel its wider DeFi infrastructure rollout.
The announcement coincides with DWF Labs’ expansion into the U.S., marked by the opening of a new office in New York City. The firm plans to leverage its stateside presence to deepen relationships with traditional financial institutions, expand its local workforce, and step up regulatory engagement efforts amid a rapidly evolving pro-crypto climate.
“We believe that crypto is going to transform and improve global finance, and stablecoins like USD1 will continue to be fundamental elements in the DeFi technology stack,” said Zak Folkman, co-founder at World Liberty Financial.
“As our partner, we expect DWF Labs to help accelerate the next-generation infrastructure we’re actively building and deploying at WLFI.”
DWF Labs to Inject Liquidity Into USD1 Ecosystem
Beyond equity, DWF Labs has pledged to deliver strategic liquidity support for WLFI’s USD1 ecosystem—ensuring that the stablecoin gains traction across both centralized and decentralized trading platforms.
USD1 aims to distinguish itself in a crowded stablecoin market by targeting sovereign investors, institutional asset managers, and compliance-first partners seeking exposure to digital dollars. WLFI’s leadership believes USD1’s political backing, combined with deep liquidity from DWF, will enable it to stand alongside industry giants like USDT and USDC.
Meanwhile, Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs, said the firm’s U.S. expansion is based on “a high conviction bet” that America will lead the next wave of institutional crypto adoption under favorable political winds.
“The U.S. is the world’s largest single market for digital asset innovation,” said Grachev.
“Our physical presence reflects our confidence in America’s role as the next growth region for institutional crypto adoption.
Understanding DWF Labs’ Market-Making Role
As a market maker, DWF Labs plays a vital role in stabilizing digital asset markets by offering consistent buy and sell quotes, improving liquidity, and narrowing bid-ask spreads. These services help reduce volatility and make trading more efficient—particularly important in crypto, where price swings can be extreme.
DWF is no stranger to strategic partnerships. The firm supports over 700 projects across 60+ exchanges, providing not just liquidity but technical support, venture funding, and go-to-market expertise.
By backing WLFI and injecting liquidity into USD1, DWF is signaling confidence not only in the project’s product but also in its political and regulatory positioning. The move reflects a broader trend where market makers are expanding their role from passive liquidity providers to strategic stakeholders in the crypto ecosystem.
Quick Facts
- DWF Labs has invested $25 million into World Liberty Financial (WLFI).
- Funds will support USD1, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin targeting institutional users.
- DWF Labs will provide liquidity support for both centralized and decentralized trading.
