Last updated on March 10th, 2026 at 11:54 am
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has revealed plans to launch an institutional-grade real-world asset product, beginning with a tokenized investment tied to Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives.
The project is being developed in partnership with digital asset securities platform Securitize and luxury property developer DarGlobal PLC. According to WLFI’s February 18 statement, the offering will tokenize loan revenue interests connected to the high-end resort.
JUST IN – The Next Generation of RWAs 🦅🇺🇸
We are officially partnering with @Securitize and @dar_global to bring institutional-grade RWA offerings.
(Availability limited to supported jurisdictions)The first asset on the list? Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives. 🇲🇻… pic.twitter.com/lSuN652g6U
— WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) February 18, 2026
The product is aimed at accredited and eligible investors, offering exposure to fixed yields and loan-generated income within a regulated securities framework.
How the tokenized structure works
Under the proposed model, investors will receive fixed returns derived from loan-related revenue generated by the resort. Instead of holding a direct ownership stake in the property, token holders gain exposure to interest payments and other income streams through a blockchain-based structure.
WLFI said the offering will comply with US securities laws under Regulation D and Regulation S exemptions. The tokens will not be registered for public sale in the United States and will only be available through approved channels.
Eric Trump, WLFI co-founder, described the Maldives initiative as a flagship example of how premium real estate assets can be brought on-chain while remaining compliant with existing regulations.
Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo said regulated and scalable tokenized real estate products could attract strong global demand. Meanwhile, DarGlobal CEO Ziad El Chaar noted that blockchain integration may improve liquidity in traditionally illiquid private real estate markets.
Broader institutional push
The real estate initiative forms part of WLFI’s wider expansion into institutional digital finance. On the same day as the announcement, the firm hosted the World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago, gathering executives from major financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq and Franklin Templeton.
WLFI also disclosed a partnership with Apex Group to pilot its USD1 stablecoin for settlements in tokenized fund operations, aiming to bridge blockchain-based payments with traditional fund administration systems.
Meanwhile, WLFI came under fire last month after a governance vote approving a USD1 stablecoin growth proposal passed amid complaints that a large portion of tokenholders were excluded from voting.
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