Trump-Affiliated USD1 Stablecoin Hits $2.1B as Corporate Crypto Ties Deepen

$2 Billion Binance Investment, TRON Expansion, and $8T Corporate Pledges 

Trump-linked crypto projects are surging in scale and influence, with the USD1 stablecoin—launched by World Liberty Financial (WLFI)—emerging as a centerpiece. Backed by short-term U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents, USD1 has been deployed across BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, and recently TRON, where it functions as a TRC-20 token. Since launching in March 2025, the stablecoin’s supply has ballooned past $2.1 billion, making it one of the fastest-growing digital dollars in circulation. The impact is particularly visible on Binance’s BNB Chain, where USD1’s growth alone sparked a 30% increase in the total stablecoin supply, shaking up liquidity and ranking metrics across the broader ecosystem.

That momentum carried into institutional corridors when MGX, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, invested $2 billion into Binance using USD1 exclusively. Unveiled during Token2049 in Dubai this April, the deal stands as the largest institutional crypto investment in Binance history. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed the transaction will be “100% in crypto (stablecoins),” setting a new precedent for large-scale on-chain capital deployment. The choice to settle entirely in stablecoins—rather than fiat or Bitcoin—signifies a rising confidence in tokenized dollar assets like USD1 and adds legitimacy to Trump-affiliated financial platforms.

Justin Sun, founder of TRON, has taken an active stake in this crypto-political convergence. He invested $30 million into WLFI, becoming its largest private backer, and was subsequently appointed as an advisor. Sun’s involvement has added weight to the ecosystem's visibility, especially with his HTX cold wallet currently leading the TRUMP coin leaderboard. His presence is also expected at an exclusive Trump-hosted gathering for top TRUMP coin holders, adding a layer of personal alignment between crypto influencers and the Trump campaign's economic vision.

Financial disclosure questions are intensifying as a new report from the State Democracy Defenders Fund (SDDF) claims up to 37% of Donald Trump’s personal wealth is linked to crypto assets. The report points to substantial stakes in the TRUMP meme coin—reportedly up to 80% controlled by Trump and his family, though not independently verified—and in WLFI’s ecosystem, including USD1 and its governance token. Trading fees from the TRUMP coin alone brought in $100 million in January 2025, raising alarms over potential conflicts of interest. Critics argue that Trump’s crypto-friendly regulatory stance, particularly around stablecoin leniency, could serve his financial interests. The SDDF has called for stronger transparency rules, noting that current frameworks don’t require U.S. officials to disclose crypto holdings, despite their rising economic relevance.

These revelations coincided with Trump’s 100th day back in office, celebrated by an announcement of over $8 trillion in pledged corporate investments aimed at revitalizing American manufacturing, energy, and technology. The commitments span sectors and include $150 billion from IBM for AI and chip development, $4 billion from Amazon for data infrastructure, and a $5.8 billion Hyundai steel plant in Louisiana that is expected to create 1,500 jobs. Johnson & Johnson committed $55 billion to manufacturing upgrades, while LNG player Venture Global pledged $18 billion toward energy expansion. Food and agriculture also featured, with Chobani announcing a $1.7 billion investment, including a new $1.2 billion dairy plant in New York.

Eric Trump, speaking at Token2049, framed USD1 as a strategic innovation tool: “USD1 is our vehicle for restoring dollar dominance through crypto innovation.” CZ echoed the momentum behind institutional crypto flows, calling the MGX deal Binance’s first and most significant institutional raise. Meanwhile, Trump praised Hyundai’s U.S. manufacturing push, calling the Louisiana steel plant “a beauty” as he emphasized domestic industrial revival. Yet, SDDF’s warning served as a reminder of the political tensions brewing beneath the surface: “Crypto investments by sitting presidents create ethical blind spots that challenge democratic transparency.”

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