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World Liberty's Stablecoin Will Be Used to Close MGX's $2B Binance Investment: Eric Trump

source-logo  coindesk.com  + 5 more 01 May 2025 11:27, UTC
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Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, said that World Liberty Financial's dollar denominated stablecoin ($USD1) has been officially selected as the official stablecoin to close MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance.

Speaking at the Token2049 event in Dubai, Trump also announced that $USD1 will be integrating with the Tron ecosystem, which is backed by billionaire Justin Sun.

Earlier this year, Abu Dhabi-based investment firm MGX put $2 billion to buy a stake in Binance, marking one of the first institutional investment in the world's largest exchange.

The Trump-family backed World Liberty Financial, announced its plans for launching a dollar-backed stablecoin with BitGo in March.

$USD1 will become one of the most transparent and regulated stablecoin in the world. It is backed by short term treasury and cash equivalent“not only do we want to create a product in our stable point USD, one that can be sent across borders in a very seamless way, but transparency and frankly, consumer safety is paramount, right?” Trump added.

Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, said that World Liberty Financial's dollar denominated stablecoin ($USD1) has been officially selected as the official stablecoin to close MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance. Speaking at the Token2049 event in Dubai, Trump also announced that $USD1 will be integrating with the Tron ecosystem, which is backed by billionaire Justin Sun. Earlier this year, Abu Dhabi-based investment firm MGX put $2 billion to buy a stake in Binance, marking one of the first institutional investment in the world's largest exchange. The Trump-family backed World Liberty Financial, announced its plans for launching a dollar-backed stablecoin with BitGo in March. "$USD1 will become one of the most transparent and regulated stablecoin in the world. It is backed by short term treasury and cash equivalent"not only do we want to create a product in our stable point USD, one that can be sent across borders in a very seamless way, but transparency and frankly, consumer safety is paramount, right?" Trump added.

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