The stablecoin USD1, issued by World Liberty Financial, has been chosen to handle a major $2 billion investment from MGX into Binance, according to reports. This move marks a new chapter for the crypto exchange and adds fresh attention to the stablecoin space.
The news broke at the Token2049 crypto conference in Dubai, in which World Liberty co-founder Zach Witkoff announced that USD1 was employed in the transaction.
MGX is an Abu Dhabi-headquartered company, and the deal was initially announced by Binance in March 2025. In it, the identity of the stablecoin involved wasn’t specified.
World Liberty Confirms USD1 In MGX Deal
Witkoff addressed the stage and stated that USD1 had been formally selected to enable the whole $2 billion investment. He thanked MGX and Binance, stating this is merely the beginning of what’s to come.
The deal also represents Binance’s first institutional placement, so it’s a significant moment for the exchange and the stablecoin in question.
.@justinsuntron, @EricTrump and @ZachWitkoff joined together for a fireside chat at #TOKEN2049 Dubai. 🎙️
Did you catch the news? ⬇️@worldlibertyfi’s #USD1 will soon be natively integrated on #TRON. ⛓️ pic.twitter.com/W6ffV2Qby1
— TRON DAO (@trondao) May 1, 2025
USD1 is secured by US Treasury bills and cash equivalents which are short-term. World Liberty Financial, the company that stands behind it, has kept transparency at the forefront in the way the stablecoin is structured.
Eric Trump, who happens to be the son of US President Donald Trump, has publicly endorsed the company’s mission. Consumer safety, according to him, is among the biggest priorities.
Political Support And Big Names Back USD1
Trump’s involvement lends political gravity to the initiative, and his remarks indicate a long-term strategy to make USD1 viable for international remittances. USD1 will attempt to remain under regulatory expectations, which may render it more attractive to institutions and firms.
Witkoff also sketched out what the future holds for the stablecoin. World Liberty aims to introduce USD1 to decentralized finance (DeFi) and centralized financial systems.
The firm also intends to introduce the token to retail payment systems such that individuals will be able to use it to make normal purchases.
USD1 Spreading To Other Blockchains
Currently, USD1 is on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain (BSC). However, the company intends to launch it on the Tron network next. That would expose it to quicker and more affordable transactions, which is what Tron is well known for.
Tron founder Justin Sun had already invested $75 million in World Liberty by January 2025. The investment only further fuels the drive for USD1 to become available on Tron.
A Growing Role For Stablecoins In Big Deals
This development illustrates that stablecoins such as USD1 are beginning to have a larger part in mass investments. Utilizing a blockchain token to transfer $2 billion isn’t merely about speed—it’s about demonstrating the trust behind the technology.
With Binance opening to institutional investors and MGX opting for a stablecoin such as USD1, the crypto finance space is being transformed. Whether USD1 ever becomes the standard for future transactions remains to be seen, but this one has already made history.
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