DWF Labs has planted its flag in the United States with a new office in New York City, marking a pivotal step in its global growth strategy. The move, announced today, underscores the firm’s ambition to deepen its foothold in the world’s financial capital while enhancing its market-making and investment capabilities for digital assets. Alongside the office launch, DWF Labs revealed a strategic $25 million purchase of WLFI tokens, tying its expansion to the burgeoning decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.
The New York office positions DWF Labs at the heart of institutional finance, where it aims to forge partnerships, attract top talent, and amplify its influence in the U.S. crypto ecosystem. The firm, already a powerhouse in spot and derivatives trading across over 60 global exchanges, sees the U.S. as a critical hub for driving innovation in Web3. “This is more than an office opening—it’s a commitment to shaping the future of digital finance,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs. The firm’s expertise in providing liquidity to small- and mid-cap token projects will now extend to U.S.-based ventures, addressing liquidity challenges and tightening bid-ask spreads for emerging protocols.
The $25 million WLFI token purchase aligns DWF Labs with World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project gaining traction for its stablecoin-focused mission. This investment signals confidence in institutional-grade DeFi and strengthens DWF Labs’ portfolio, which already includes meme coins, GameFi, and SocialFi projects. The firm’s $250 million Liquid Fund, launched in March 2025, continues to fuel investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million per project, offering capital and ecosystem support to mid and large-cap tokens.
DWF Labs’ U.S. push comes at a time of heightened market volatility, with global markets reacting to recent tariff announcements. Yet, the firm remains undeterred, leveraging its risk management tools and options trading platform—introduced in October 2024—to navigate turbulent conditions. The New York office will also serve as a base for expanding its $20 million Meme Fund, which supports innovative meme coin projects across multiple blockchains.
Notably, DWF Labs has launched a $250 million Liquid Fund to invest in mid to large-cap crypto projects, providing financial and strategic support. Additionally, they’ve partnered with The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi to drive web3 innovation in the MENA region.
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