A UAE-based firm has committed $2 billion to World Liberty Financial, a stablecoin initiative tied to the president’s business network.  The move adds fuel to the conversation around politically-connected crypto projects and their influence on global markets. While attention builds around high-profile names, smaller projects like Dawgz AI are quietly building traction. 

In this piece, we look at how this $2B deal may reshape investor sentiment in Q2 and beyond.

A Dubai-based investment firm, MGX Digital, has committed $2 billion to World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency venture tied to Donald Trump’s business interests. 

According to ABC News and follow-up coverage from Forbes, the funds will be used to buy and launch the stablecoin USD1, which WLF claims will be backed by physical assets and used for global trade and finance.

This annoucement came just days before Trump’s trip to the Gulf region where several Trump Organization projects are already underway, including a new 80 floor tower in Dubai and a $5.5 billion golf development in Qatar.

USD1 is still in development but the $2B backing puts the coin among the most well funded stablecoin launches ever. The timing of the deal which includes using USD1 tokens for investment related transactions on Binance, suggests Middle Eastern investors are getting more confident in politically aligned digital assets. The news has sent ripples across the crypto markets. Although stablecoins are supposed to be low volatility assets, the size of the deal has got people looking at altcoins and early stage tokens again as investors seek projects that will benefit from the overall liquidity boost in the crypto sector.

A Dubai based investment of this size means more than just support for one coin – it means a huge shift in how political influence is starting to shape crypto adoption. Large capital inflows especially from regions like the UAE means investors are no longer just chasing hype – they’re backing projects that align with global power structures. As a result the market is seeing renewed attention on altcoins and presales that can benefit from this liquidity spillover. 

With stablecoins like USD1 getting all the headlines, smaller tokens with transparency, audited contracts and staking models are getting fresh eyes from both influencers and early stage capital. 

As institutional capital and political influence push stablecoins back into the spotlight, altcoins are quietly gaining interest from investors tracking presale activity, audit transparency, and long-term ecosystem planning.

Now in presale, Dawgz AI has raised over $3.5 million as of May 2025 and is gaining momentum before its upcoming exchange launch.  The ERC-20 token combines meme community branding with real token utility, staking rewards and is Ethereum based.

Why $DAGZ Stands Out?

Dawgz AI’s roadmap includes post launch staking, centralized exchange listings and expanded meme based campaigns to drive long term engagement.

Looking for in-depth overview of $DAGZ? Check the video below by crypto enthusiast Crypto Chino.

Stellar is still an option for investors watching utility-based cryptos with big adoption potential. As of May 17, 2025 XLM is $0.29, with $209.44 million trading volume in the last 24 hours volume and $9.04 billion market cap.

Circulating supply is over 31 billion XLM and the project is still focused on cross border payment solutions through its decentralized protocol. Despite a 1.90% drop in the last 24 hours intraday volume is steady so activity is still happening despite price fluctuations.

XLM was between $0.295 and $0.315 all day and has held the $0.30 support even on low sentiment days so it’s still a mid cap coin that long term investors are still watching for infrastructure plays.

Hedera is one of the more structured projects in the layer-1 blockchain space, known for its enterprise partnerships and unique consensus model. As of May 17, 2025 HBAR is $0.19, with a 3.32% 24hr loss.

The market cap is $8.18 billion, with a 42.23 billion HBAR circulating supply. 24hr volume was $177 million. 

In addition to its technical indicators, recent developments in Hedera’s brand structure could serve as a catalyst for price momentum in the coming weeks. On May 8, 2025, Hedera introduced a major rebranding initiative to improve clarity and unify its ecosystem. As part of this effort, the HBAR Foundation has been renamed the “Hedera Foundation,” and the Hedera Governing Council is now the “Hedera Council.” These changes come with a refreshed visual identity, though both entities will continue to operate independently.

A $2 billion backing of Trump-linked USD1 by a UAE firm is a game changer for how political influence is shaping the crypto world. Stablecoins are seen as low risk, but this high profile deal has got everyone looking at early stage tokens and altcoins that can tap into broader liquidity flows.

For investors looking beyond headlines, the best crypto to buy now may be found in projects offering clear roadmaps, strong community backing, and transparency, whether that’s through presales like Dawgz AI or established platforms like Stellar and Hedera.