{"id":389425,"date":"2025-04-16T22:44:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T17:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/trump-backed-wlfi-crypto-project-brings-new-advisor-who-is-bilal-bin-saqib-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T22:44:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T17:14:43","slug":"trump-backed-wlfi-crypto-project-brings-new-advisor-who-is-bilal-bin-saqib-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/trump-backed-wlfi-crypto-project-brings-new-advisor-who-is-bilal-bin-saqib-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump-backed WLFI Crypto Project Brings New Advisor \u2013 Who Is Bilal Bin Saqib? &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Trump-backed-WLFI-Crypto-Project-Brings-New-Advisor-Who-Is-Bilal-Bin-Saqib.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Trump-backed WLFI\" style=\"float:right;margin:0 0 10px 10px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"545\"><strong>Trump WLFI New Advisor:-<\/strong> The Trump-endorsed WLFI (World Liberty Financial Initiative) has made a strategic addition in its advisory board.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"545\">It has announced on April 15 the appointment of Bilal Bin Saqib, a British-Pakistani entrepreneur and angel investor. Bilal is a graduate of the London School of Economics and has been listed on Forbes\u2019 30 Under 30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"545\">The move, by Trump family-backed Defi protocol,\u00a0 becomes all the more strategic given WLFI\u2019s recent launch of its own stablecoin, USD1, and the near-term plans to scale its protocol and DeFi system.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of Bilal Bin Saqib will provide further strength to its existing strategic advisory board that currently includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Justin Sun \u2013 Strategic Advisor and TRON founder,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1210\">Sandy Peng \u2013 Advisor and <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Co-founder of Scroll,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1367\">Corey Caplan \u2013 Advisor and <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Co-founder of a multichain money market protocol, Corey Caplan\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1524\">Alexei Dulub \u2013 Advisor and <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Founder of Web3 Antivirus and PixelPlex<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1784\">Chase Herro and Zachary Folkman \u2013 <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">original co-founders of WLFI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"574\"><strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"574\">Who Is Trump-backed WLFI\u2019s New Advisor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"970\">Bilal Bin Saqib is best known for his work at the intersection of social entrepreneurship and technology.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"970\">He was listed on Forbes\u2019 30 Under 30 for his work in social impact, notably with his non-profit <em data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"840\">Tayaba. His non-profit<\/em> has worked for transforming the access to clean water for underserved communities in Pakistan through innovative water-carrying solutions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1299\">He is also the founder of <em data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1017\">One Million Meals<\/em>, a campaign launched during the COVID-19 pandemic that served over a million meals to NHS frontline workers in the UK. His entrepreneurial background is further amplified by his active role in venture capital and technology startups, with a strong focus on Web3 and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1421\">Now, Saqib\u2019s pivot to the politically-backed WLFI crypto initiative marks a new chapter in his growing global influence.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019re proud to welcome Bilal Bin Saqib MBE, to World Liberty Financial as an advisor. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Web3 leader, Bilal brings deep experience in scaling protocols, advancing crypto adoption in emerging markets, working with governments, and driving social\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QYFWWlnYRH\">pic.twitter.com\/QYFWWlnYRH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/worldlibertyfi\/status\/1912193037364506923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2368\"><b>Is WLFI Trying to Change its Right-wing centered Branding<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2160\">Marketed as a platform for \u201cfreedom-centric finance,\u201d WLFI aims to leverage blockchain to reduce dependence on traditional financial institutions, which it claims are prone to censorship and centralized control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2160\">The project has been positioned as a response to what some conservative figures view as the politicization of global finance and Big Tech\u2019s growing influence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2335\">Though details on the WLFI tokenomics and roadmap remain sparse, the advisory board now includes a mix of political strategists, crypto veterans, and global thought leaders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2646\">And now Saqib\u2019s entry into the WLFI fold is significant for several reasons. First, he brings a strong international presence and a focus on ethical innovation. This could help legitimize WLFI on the world stage \u2014 especially in emerging markets where crypto adoption is accelerating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2932\">Second, his social impact background may help reshape the public narrative around WLFI. It continues to face criticism for its close alignment with U.S. right-wing politics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2932\">With Saqib onboard, WLFI may also attempt to rebrand itself as a more globally inclusive platform for financial liberty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3314\">Third, this move could open doors for strategic partnerships across the Middle East and South Asia, regions where Saqib has established philanthropic and entrepreneurial roots.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3314\">This news comes as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/dwf-labs-expands-to-us-with-25m-investment-in-trump-backed-wlfi-token\/\">DWF Labs invested $25M<\/a> in WLFI token.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3314\">In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Saqib wrote, \u201cBlockchain has the power to democratize access to resources. I\u2019m excited to contribute to WLFI\u2019s mission of empowering communities worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3314\">Eyes on the Future<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"4195\">As WLFI prepares for its first public demo in Q2 2025, all eyes will be on how its advisory board \u2014 now including Saqib \u2014 navigates the intersection of decentralized tech and global policy narratives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"4195\">If successful, WLFI may not just be a political project but a powerful player in the evolving crypto landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/brandtalk\/pulse\/trump-backed-wlfi-crypto-project-brings-new-advisor-who-is-bilal-bin-saqib\/\">Trump-backed WLFI Crypto Project Brings New Advisor \u2013 Who Is Bilal Bin Saqib?<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\">CoinGape<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump WLFI New Advisor:- The Trump-endorsed WLFI (World Liberty Financial Initiative) has made a strategic addition in its advisory board. It has announced on April 15 the appointment of Bilal Bin Saqib, a British-Pakistani entrepreneur and angel investor. Bilal is a graduate of the London School of Economics and has been listed on Forbes\u2019 30 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[188,183,185,186,187,184,189,150,182,190],"class_list":["post-389425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-technology","tag-blockchain-tech","tag-blockchain-technology","tag-crypto-technology","tag-cryptocurrency-technology","tag-metaverse-technology","tag-nft-technology","tag-soul-bound-token","tag-tech","tag-technology","tag-token-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=389425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389425\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=389425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=389425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=389425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}