World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture cofounded by the Trump family, has announced plans to tokenize loan revenue interest from a new Trump International Hotel and Resort in the Maldives. The tokenized loan offering represents the latest expansion of the Trump family’s growing cryptocurrency portfolio, allowing accredited investors to purchase blockchain-based tokens tied to construction financing for the hotel.
According to company documents, the tokenization process will convert the hotel construction loan into crypto tokens that can be traded on the blockchain. Investors who purchase these tokens will receive a portion of the interest payments made on the underlying loan. The Maldives hotel project is scheduled to open in 2030, following its announcement in late 2025.
Understanding Tokenized Loan Offerings
Tokenization converts traditional assets into digital tokens on the blockchain, enabling easier trading and fractional ownership. In this case, World Liberty Financial is tokenizing the interest revenue from a construction loan rather than the property itself. The offering will be executed in partnership with Securitize, Inc. and Dar Global PLC.
However, the investment opportunity remains limited to accredited investors. Only individuals with at least $1 million in liquid assets and sufficient annual income will qualify to purchase the tokens. This restriction aligns with securities regulations governing alternative investment offerings in the United States.
Trump Family Revenue Structure
Company filings indicate that DT Marks DEFI LLC, owned by the Trump family, reserves the right to receive 75% of revenue generated from WFLI token sales after expenses. President Donald Trump is listed as “Cofounder Emeritus” on the World Liberty Financial website. Additionally, his three sons—Don Jr., Eric, and Barron—are listed as cofounders, alongside Steve Witkoff, who currently serves as United States special envoy to the Middle East.
The tokenized loan announcement follows several major cryptocurrency ventures by the Trump family. In January 2025, President Trump launched the $Trump meme coin, which initially spiked to $45 before settling to its current price of $3.40. According to Reuters, the coin generated nearly $100 million in fees during its first few weeks.
Expanding Crypto Holdings
Meanwhile, World Liberty Financial sold a 49% stake to an Emirati royal for $500 million in January 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported. The firm subsequently launched USD1, a stablecoin designed to maintain value parity with the US dollar, in March 2025. These moves demonstrate an aggressive expansion strategy in the cryptocurrency sector.
In contrast to these ventures, Trump Media and Technology Group adopted a different approach by implementing a crypto treasury strategy. The company purchased billions of dollars in bitcoin throughout the previous year. Bloomberg reported that cryptocurrency investments had boosted the Trump family’s net worth by $1.4 billion as of January 2026.
Market Conditions Challenge Launch
The tokenized loan offering enters the market during challenging conditions for cryptocurrency assets. Bitcoin’s price has declined 45% from its October high, while ethereum has fallen 59% since August. This bear market has seen substantial capital outflows from the cryptocurrency space, potentially affecting investor appetite for new token offerings.
Nevertheless, World Liberty Financial is proceeding with the tokenization strategy, betting that real estate-backed tokens may appeal to investors seeking alternatives to volatile cryptocurrency assets. The structure offers exposure to traditional real estate financing through blockchain technology, potentially attracting institutional investors interested in tokenized securities.
The company has not yet announced a specific launch date for the tokenized loan offering. Investors await additional details regarding token pricing, minimum investment amounts, and the exact terms of interest payment distributions before the offering becomes available to accredited participants.
