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Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with Times of Blockchain is set to host an exclusive event on 10-11th December, 2025 in Space42 Arena,Abu Dhabi, that will bring together 5,000+ attendees, 200+ global expert speakers, 300+ leading investors, and 150+ media representatives on one dynamic platform to shape the future of the decentralized technology showcasing cutting-edge blockchain applications across multiple industries.

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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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According to a recent filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund currently holds a significant amount in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund). This purchase came in the final quarter of 2024 after asset management firm BlackRock secured the commercial license to operate in Abu Dhabi last November.

Sovereign Wealth Fund Buys Significant Stake In Largest Bitcoin ETF

On Friday, February 14th, a 13F filing with the SEC revealed that Mubadala Investments purchased $436.9 million of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shares (with the ticker IBIT). Mubadala Investments is one of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds, which makes investments on behalf of the Middle Eastern city’s government.

In 2024, the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock — with tens of trillions of dollars under management — disclosed its intentions to expand in the Middle East, focusing on the capital city Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. The recent $437 million purchase of its Bitcoin ETF accentuates BlackRock’s mission to work closely with sovereign wealth funds in the region.

Source: SEC

Interestingly, this latest acquisition is hardly the first time Abu Dhabi’s government — through its various investment entities — would dabble into cryptocurrencies. In 2023, the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company and Marathon Digital revealed plans to launch digital asset mining operations in the capital city.

State Of Wisconsin Investment Board Discloses $321 Million Bitcoin ETF Holdings

Interestingly, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has also enjoyed a fair share of domestic attention in the United States. On Friday, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board also reported an increased exposure to the premier cryptocurrency through the exchange-traded fund.

According to the filing with the SEC, Wisconsin’s pension fund now holds around $321 million in spot Bitcoin ETFs. This represents an estimated 100% increase from the board’s $164 million BTC ETF holdings (previously reported in May 2024).

As of the last filing, the Wisconsin pension fund held approximately 2.4 million (worth approximately $100 million) shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and 1 million shares (valued at $64 million) of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). However, the latest filing shows that the pension fund has allocated all of its BTC exposure into BlackRock’s exchange-traded fund and no longer holds any shares of GBTC.

It is worth noting that the price of Bitcoin has grown by nearly 70% since May 2024. As of this writing, the premier cryptocurrency is valued at around $97,250, reflecting a mere 1% increase in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the Bitcoin price is up by roughly 90% in the past year.

The price of Bitcoin on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView

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