June 27th, 2025 – Dubai, UAE

Leading web3 venture capital firm DWF Ventures has published a research report revealing the growth in crypto treasury investment by public companies.

It has identified 14 companies that have rolled out a crypto investment strategy, and who collectively now hold digital assets worth $76B.

In the past year, DWF Ventures has noted investments of more than $40B made by public companies. It pinpoints a total of 14 such companies that now have significant crypto treasuries. Aside from the Michael Saylor-led Strategy with its $67B investment, DWF Ventures cites public companies such as Trump Media, GameStop, Metaplanet, Tesla, and Semler Scientific.

The report examines the different ways in which publicly listed companies can raise capital and deploy crypto treasuries. Examples include Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE); At-The-Market (ATM) Equity Sales; Credit Facility; Reverse Merger; and Company Treasury. It notes the popularity of PIPE and convertible notes as used by the likes of Trump Media, Interactive Strength, and GameStop.

DWF Ventures also explores the crypto assets that public companies have elected to acquire. Bitcoin predictably dominates, but it highlights examples of companies that have established altcoin treasuries. These include Nano Labs (BNB) as well as companies investing in ETH, SOL, SUI, and TRX.

One of the more interesting deals that was examined as a case study is Tron’s reverse merger. This will effectively see Tron go public in the U.S. through a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment Inc. (SRM). SRM Entertainment has also entered into a $100 million equity agreement to fund its Tron treasury.

The report concludes: “Building on our recent investment in Interactive Strength (TRNR) for the FET treasury, DWF Labs is actively exploring further opportunities within the US equity market. The company is keen to engage in similar structured deals moving forward.”

The DWF Ventures crypto treasury report can be read in full here.

About DWF Labs

DWF Labs is the new generation Web3 investor and market maker, one of the world’s largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, which trades spot and derivatives markets on over 60 top exchanges.

Learn more: https://www.dwf-labs.com/

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DWF Labs
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April 16th, 2025 – Dubai, UAE

DWF Labs, the next-generation crypto market maker and Web3 investment firm, announced its strategic expansion to the United States with a new office in New York City.

DWF Labs also announced it has purchased $25 million of World Liberty Financial (“WLFI”) governance tokens in a strategic private transaction, the decentralized finance protocol and governance platform inspired by President Donald J. Trump.

The new U.S. office marks a significant milestone in DWF Labs’s global expansion strategy, positioning the firm to:

• Strengthen institutional partnerships with banks, asset managers, and fintech firms exploring blockchain integration.
• Hire local talent across trading, compliance, and business development.
• Enhance regulatory engagement with U.S. policymakers and advance educational initiatives with American colleges and universities.
• Drive liquidity and adoption for high-quality projects like the USD1 stablecoin and its emerging DeFi ecosystem.

“The U.S. is the world’s largest single market for digital asset innovation,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs. “Our physical presence reflects our confidence in America’s role as the next growth region for institutional crypto adoption. Moreover,  the USD1 stablecoin and forthcoming global DeFi solutions align with our broader mission to improve financial services.”

DWF Labs’s purchase of WLF tokens underscores its desire to participate in WLFI governance and focus on projects addressing real-world financial needs, as evidenced by the growing demand for institutional-ready stablecoins like USD1.

As part of this collaboration, DWF Labs plans to provide liquidity for USD1, leveraging its deep liquidity network and algorithmic infrastructure across centralized and decentralized venues. This strategic role underscores DWF Lab’s commitment to supporting stable, transparent digital assets and advancing the adoption of fiat-referenced stablecoins globally.

“We believe that crypto is going to transform and improve global finance, and stablecoins like USD1 will continue to be fundamental elements in the DeFi technology stack,” said Zak Folkman, co-founder at World Liberty Financial. “As our partner, we expect DWF Labs to help accelerate the next-generation infrastructure we’re actively building and deploying at WLFI.”

About DWF Labs

DWF Labs is a next-generation Web3 investor and market maker and one of the world’s largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, which trades spot and derivatives markets on over 60 top exchanges. To learn more, visit their website here. 

About World Liberty Financial

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a pioneering decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and 

governance platform dedicated to empowering individuals through transparent, accessible, and secure financial solutions. Inspired by the vision of President Donald J. Trump, WLFI seeks to democratize access to DeFi by creating user-friendly tools and institutional-grade products that bring the benefits of decentralized finance to a broader audience. 

Its first flagship offering, USD1, is a forthcoming stablecoin redeemable 1:1 for the US Dollar (USD) that is designed to be institution-ready but useful for everyone. USD1 is 100% backed by short-term US government treasuries, US dollar deposits, and other cash equivalents. 

To learn more, visit: https://www.worldlibertyfinancial.com/ 

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Lynn Chia
DWF Labs
press@dwf-labs.com

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Within an hour, a meme coin on the Solana blockchain, LIBRA, ballooned to a market value of $1.16 billion before quickly disintegrating. According to sources, early buyers of the LIBRA token profited millions of dollars while regular investors ended up scratching their heads with nothing.

The Rise And Fall Of LIBRA

Shortly after its launch, LIBRA reportedly saw an unprecedented rise in value. But the excitement quickly turned to misery. Approximately 75,000 traders lost their first deposits when the token fell more than 90% in value. The damage, analysts said, were more than $280 million.

Market watchers were puzzled by the abrupt shift. Many questioned how such a rapid boom could end in disaster so quickly. It didn’t take long before allegations of insider activity started surfacing.

Early Birds Made Millions

Recent reports indicate that specific individuals had access to LIBRA tokens prior to the public launch. Allegedly, these insiders acquired substantial quantities at reduced prices and subsequently disposed of them at the market’s peak. Prior to the collapse, some enjoyed profits of up to $110 million.

Following the launch of tokens such as $MELANIA and $LIBRA, focus has turned to a need for more transparent and equitable token launch mechanisms in the crypto market.

This edition of our institutional report ‘A Presidential Guide To Token Launches’ examines:

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Insider Links

One of the names mentioned in reports is Kelsier Ventures. The firm is suspected of having links to the pre-launch accumulation of LIBRA tokens. If true, this raises serious concerns about transparency and fairness in token launches.

Investigating the situation, DWF Labs found that certain wallets connected with insiders disposed of significant amounts of LIBRA tokens at the point of highest pricing.

When DWF Labs looked into the case, they found that funds linked to insiders dumped a lot of LIBRA tokens just as the prices were reaching their highest point.

The findings show that people who bought before the launch had a big advantage, since early sales gave them the chance to make millions before the crash. This has made people worry that the rise and fall of the token wasn’t natural, but rather the result of moves planned by a small group of traders.

Public Endorsement And Political Links

The scandal surrounding LIBRA did not remain restricted to the crypto community. It rapidly garnered attention in the political and financial sectors as a result of its affiliation with prominent figures.

Argentine President Javier Milei had explicitly supported the project. The situation has since sparked fears regarding the potential political involvement in financial activities related to crypto.

Stringent Safety Nets Required

DWF Labs has emphasized the necessity of more stringent safeguards, advocating for improved investor protections and more transparent regulations regarding token distributions to prevent early purchasers from obtaining unfair advantages.

Their analysis has strengthened the argument that more stringent regulations are necessary to prevent future market manipulations of a similar nature.

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