Catenaa, Sunday, November 23, 2025- The Trump Organization announced plans Monday to tokenize the development of a new luxury hotel in the Maldives, allowing investors to participate in the project from its inception.
The venture, in partnership with Saudi developer Dar Global, will include approximately 80 beach and overwater villas under the Trump International Hotel Maldives brand.
Tokenization involves creating digital representations of real-world assets on the blockchain, enabling fractional ownership and investment in the project.
The move reflects the Trump family’s ongoing expansion into cryptocurrency, following launches of World Liberty Financial, American Bitcoin, and several meme coins.
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the organization, said the project will redefine regional luxury and establish new standards for blockchain-based real estate investment.
The initiative comes amid a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment in Washington, influenced by the Trump administration, which has hosted crypto leaders, appointed industry-friendly officials, and enacted the GENIUS Act earlier this year.
While the tokenization project highlights innovation in real estate finance, critics have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest given the Trump family’s direct involvement in crypto ventures.
The Maldives hotel is the latest addition to the Trump Organization’s portfolio of digital-asset-related initiatives, reflecting growing intersections between blockchain technology and traditional property development.
Investors interested in the project will be able to purchase tokens representing equity stakes in the hotel, creating a new pathway for early-stage participation in international luxury real estate projects.
