Trump-Branded Stablecoin USD1 Backs $2B Binance Power Play in Abu Dhabi

Binance’s latest maneuver—a $2 billion liquidity surge into Abu Dhabi—just got a red-white-and-blue boost from the controversial USD1 stablecoin, linked to former President Trump’s media empire. The move signals deepening ties between crypto’s largest exchange and Middle Eastern regulators.

Behind the deal: USD1’s ’patriotic’ branding masks a ruthless liquidity grab, with Binance securing favorable regulatory treatment in Abu Dhabi’s free zone. Critics whisper about political favors—but when has that ever stopped a bull market?

Closing thought: Nothing unites Gulf sovereign wealth funds and MAGA traders quite like the smell of freshly minted stablecoins—and the sweet, sweet taste of regulatory arbitrage.

World Liberty Confirms USD1 In MGX Deal

Witkoff addressed the stage and stated that USD1 had been formally selected to enable the whole $2 billion investment. He thanked MGX and Binance, stating this is merely the beginning of what’s to come.

The deal also represents Binance’s first institutional placement, so it’s a significant moment for the exchange and the stablecoin in question.

.@justinsuntron, @EricTrump and @ZachWitkoff joined together for a fireside chat at #TOKEN2049 Dubai.

Did you catch the news?@worldlibertyfi’s #USD1 will soon be natively integrated on #TRON.pic.twitter.com/W6ffV2Qby1

— TRON DAO (@trondao) May 1, 2025

USD1 is secured by US Treasury bills and cash equivalents which are short-term. World Liberty Financial, the company that stands behind it, has kept transparency at the forefront in the way the stablecoin is structured.

Eric Trump, who happens to be the son of US President Donald Trump, has publicly endorsed the company’s mission. Consumer safety, according to him, is among the biggest priorities.

Political Support And Big Names Back USD1

Trump’s involvement lends political gravity to the initiative, and his remarks indicate a long-term strategy to make USD1 viable for international remittances. USD1 will attempt to remain under regulatory expectations, which may Render it more attractive to institutions and firms.

Witkoff also sketched out what the future holds for the stablecoin. World Liberty aims to introduce USD1 to decentralized finance (DeFi) and centralized financial systems.

The firm also intends to introduce the token to retail payment systems such that individuals will be able to use it to make normal purchases.

Currently, USD1 is on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain (BSC). However, the company intends to launch it on the Tron network next. That would expose it to quicker and more affordable transactions, which is what Tron is well known for.

Tron founder Justin Sun had already invested $75 million in World Liberty by January 2025. The investment only further fuels the drive for USD1 to become available on Tron.

This development illustrates that stablecoins such as USD1 are beginning to have a larger part in mass investments. Utilizing a blockchain token to transfer $2 billion isn’t merely about speed—it’s about demonstrating the trust behind the technology.

With Binance opening to institutional investors and MGX opting for a stablecoin such as USD1, the crypto finance space is being transformed. Whether USD1 ever becomes the standard for future transactions remains to be seen, but this one has already made history.

Featured image from Protos, chart from TradingView