World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced at the World Liberty Forum that it plans to tokenize loan revenue interests in Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives, marking the first transaction in its broader strategy to issue WLFI-branded tokenized real-world asset ( RWA) offerings.
Trump Maldives Resort Anchors WLFI’s Tokenization Push
The firm explained at the event that it is partnering with Securitize Inc. and Darglobal PLC (LSE: DAR) on the initiative. The project centers on Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives, a luxury hospitality development created by Darglobal in collaboration with The Trump Organization and scheduled for completion in 2030.
The resort is expected to include approximately 100 ultra-luxury beach and overwater villas. WLFI said the offering is designed to give eligible accredited investors access to fixed yield and loan revenue streams tied to the Maldivian property. Reports say the hotel will be located in the central part of the archipelago, roughly 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé.
According to the announcement on Wednesday at Mar‑a‑Lago, investors would gain exposure to the asset’s performance through loan interest payments, including potential income distributions and certain profits upon a future sale. The structure will operate within a regulated securities framework.
The tokens will be offered in a private placement pursuant to Rule 506(c) of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The offering will be limited to verified accredited investors in the United States and to non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions under Regulation S.
WLFI stated that the securities will not be registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws and will be subject to restrictions on transfer and resale. The tokens may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an applicable exemption from registration.
Eric Trump, co-founder of WLFI, detailed that the initiative extends the firm’s focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) into tokenized real estate. “We built World Liberty Financial to open up decentralized finance to the world. With today’s announcement, we are now extending that access to tokenized real estate,” he said.
Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize, said scalable onchain real estate products structured with compliance and governance considerations are positioned to attract global demand. Securitize is widely recognized as the principal tokenization and compliance infrastructure provider behind Blackrock’s inaugural onchain product, known as BUIDL.
The initial issuance is expected to take place on supported public blockchains, with access through select third-party partners and digital wallets, subject to applicable requirements. WLFI added that, where permitted by law, eligible users may be able to use their holdings as loan collateral through WLFI Markets. Verification of accredited investor status will be required prior to participation.
FAQ ❓
- What is WLFI offering?
WLFI plans to tokenize loan revenue interests in Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives. - Who is partnering on the project?
Securitize Inc. and Darglobal PLC are partnering with WLFI, alongside The Trump Organization. - Who can participate in the offering?
Only verified accredited investors under Regulation D or eligible non-U.S. persons under Regulation S may invest. - When will the resort be completed?
The Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives, is scheduled for completion in 2030.