World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has announced plans to tokenise the upcoming Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives, in collaboration with Securitize, Inc., a leading platform specialising in the tokenisation of real-world assets, and DarGlobal PLC, an international luxury real estate developer. The initiative represents the first offering under WLFI’s broader strategy to design, structure, and distribute WLFI-branded tokenised real-world asset investments, reflecting the growing convergence between digital finance and premium global real estate developments.
The Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives is being developed by DarGlobal in collaboration with The Trump Organization and is scheduled for completion in 2030. Positioned as a flagship luxury hospitality project, the resort is planned to feature approximately 100 ultra-luxury beach and overwater villas designed to meet the expectations of high-end international travellers seeking privacy, exclusivity, and immersive experiences within one of the world’s most sought-after island destinations. The development is expected to combine contemporary architectural design with the Maldives’ natural environment, offering expansive ocean views, personalised hospitality services, and curated lifestyle experiences aligned with global luxury standards. The project reflects the Maldives’ continued appeal as a premier destination for luxury tourism investment, supported by strong global demand for high-quality resort developments.
Through the initial tokenised offering, investors will be provided with exposure to a prime Maldivian hospitality asset backed by a globally recognised brand. The structure enables investors to participate in the underlying asset’s performance, including potential income distributions and changes in value, within a regulated securities framework. The approach aims to broaden participation in high-value real estate opportunities by enabling access through digital asset infrastructure while maintaining compliance, governance, and market transparency.
Eric Trump, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, stated that the company was established to expand access to decentralised finance globally and that tokenised real estate represents a natural extension of that vision. He noted that the initiative allows everyday investors to gain exposure to an iconic property such as Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives and participate in its long-term growth, while also signalling the company’s intention to introduce additional tokenised offerings tied to world-class assets in the future.
Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Securitize, highlighted that real estate has historically been one of the most complex asset classes to tokenise effectively. He explained that scalable on-chain real estate products are expected to centre on globally attractive properties issued within robust compliance and governance frameworks, adding that the partnership with WLFI is structured to deliver investment products designed for long-term market confidence and institutional-grade standards.
Ziad El Chaar, Chief Executive Officer of DarGlobal, emphasised that the collaboration represents a significant evolution in how global investors access and interact with premium real estate developments. He stated that the partnership expands participation by connecting DarGlobal’s luxury properties with WLFI’s international investor network, while creating new pathways toward liquidity and tradability in global capital markets as projects are being developed.
The initial tokenised offering is expected to be issued on supported public blockchains, with access planned through selected third-party partners and digital wallets, subject to applicable regulatory requirements. The participating companies also intend to introduce additional on-chain utilities, including mechanisms that may allow eligible investors to collateralise their holdings and access borrowing opportunities through WLFI Markets where permitted by law.
The announcement highlights the Maldives’ continued prominence within the global luxury tourism and investment landscape, as innovative financial models increasingly intersect with high-end hospitality developments. By combining blockchain-enabled investment structures with a destination widely recognised for its premium resort offerings, the project signals growing international confidence in the Maldives as both a tourism powerhouse and an emerging hub for next-generation investment frameworks tied to real-world assets.
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