The cryptocurrency space is no stranger to unexpected alliances, and the latest one is raising eyebrows. 

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project drawing inspiration from Donald J. Trump’s push for financial independence, is now teaming up with Sui, one of the fastest-growing Layer 1 blockchains. 

The two plan to explore ways to integrate blockchain technology into decentralized finance, with WLFI including Sui assets in its “Macro Strategy” token reserve—a fund aimed at supporting key DeFi projects.

On the surface, it looks like another blockchain partnership, but there’s more to it. According to the blog post, WLFI has positioned itself as a financial alternative for those skeptical of traditional banking systems, while Sui has made a name for itself as a high-speed blockchain attracting institutional players. Now, both are testing the waters to see how their goals align.

Eric Trump, acting as a Web3 ambassador for WLFI, called the move an exciting opportunity. WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman pointed to Sui’s rapid adoption and its “American-born innovation” as reasons for the collaboration, suggesting it fits into the project’s vision of making DeFi more accessible to the average user.

From Sui’s side, Mysten Labs CEO Evan Cheng framed the partnership as a step toward reshaping how digital assets are used and stored. Sui’s network has been expanding fast, surpassing $70 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) volume and boasting over 67 million accounts.

Cheng further commented, “We share a vision of a future where the people take back control of their finances, creations, and online agency, and our work together will make that vision a reality faster.”

Around the same time as the announcement, SUI’s token price climbed, experiencing a 3.19% spike and gaining 10% over the past week. It was hovering near the $3 mark; however, the altcoin faced a retraction and is currently priced at $2.78, according to data from CoinMarketCap.