Crypto Powerhouse DWF Labs Expands to U.S. with $25M WLFI Token Investment
DWF Labs, a leading crypto market maker and Web3 venture capital firm, is growing its footprint in the United States. The firm announced the launch of its New York City office on Wednesday, along with a $25 million investment in WLFI tokens, a decentralized finance protocol that has been reportedly backed by the Trump family.
The strategic move is to enhance relationships with American institutional players, such as banks, asset managers, and fintech firms. DWF Labs highlighted that New York is an important hub for digital asset innovation, which positions it as an important location for its global business.
A Step Toward U.S. Regulatory and Educational Collaboration
In addition to growing its operations, DWF Labs will also directly engage with U.S. regulators and policymakers. It also aims to introduce educational programs in partnership with U.S. universities to promote blockchain literacy and talent development.
The growth will also enable the firm to play a part in future DeFi projects, particularly around the USD1 stablecoin project — a key component in a larger decentralized financial system.
Supporting WLFI: A $25M Vote of Confidence
In a private transaction, DWF Labs purchased $25 million of WLFI governance tokens. WLFI is a decentralized protocol designed to provide on-chain real-world financial instruments, specifically focusing on the stablecoin market.
The company stated that its investment demonstrates a strong belief in assisting WLFI in scaling its governance model and facilitating the growing institutional need for compliant and liquid stablecoins such as USD1.
Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs, said, “Our presence in the U.S. underscores our belief that this market will lead the next phase of institutional crypto adoption.”
Zak Folkman, co-founder of WLFI, added, “DWF Labs brings deep liquidity and infrastructure that can accelerate WLFI’s mission to transform global finance.”
🚨 DWF Labs Expands to the U.S. with New York Office and Strategic $25M WLFI Token Purchase
— DWF Labs (@DWFLabs) April 16, 2025
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WLFI Diversifies Holdings with $775K SEI Token Purchase
In a separate development, WLFI expanded its digital asset portfolio in April by purchasing 4.89 million SEI tokens, worth around $775,000. The acquisition was funded through a USDC transaction from its primary treasury wallet.
This addition complements WLFI’s diverse portfolio, which already includes major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Avalanche (AVAX), and Tron (TRX), among others.
