Written by: Sam Kessler, Rebecca Ballhaus, Eliot Brown, Angus Berwick, The Wall Street Journal Translated by: Luffy, Foresight News According to company documents and informed sources, four days before Donald Trump’s inauguration as President last year, an aide to a royal family member in Abu Dhabi secretly signed an agreement with the Trump family to acquire a 49% stake in their startup cryptocurrency company for $500 million. The buyer paid half of the amount upfront, with $187 million transferred directly into a Trump family entity account. This transaction with World Liberty Financial had not been reported before, and it was prior to the President’s son Eric

The Wall Street Journal revealed on Saturday that a UAE investment firm acquired a 49% stake in WLFI, owned by Trump, for $500 million. The deal was signed by Eric Trump four days before the inauguration but was never made public. The Trump family received $187 million, and several months later, the Trump administration approved the sale of AI chips to the UAE, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest due to overlapping timelines.

_Trump-backed WLFI swaps $8M in WBTC for 2,868 ETH as whale wallets buy over 81,000 ETH during Ethereum’s recent price dip._ Ethereum has drawn renewed attention after a major portfolio shift by World Liberty Financial. The Trump-backed blockchain project moved funds from Bitcoin exposure

_Key Takeaways:_ _WLFI surged ~4.3% in 24h to ~$0.1737 with +30.48% over 30 days and >$4.6B market cap._ _Major Spacecoin partnership

$40M WLFI airdrop to eligible USD1 holders on Binance runs Jan 23–Feb 20, 2026, and is paid weekly. Rewards use hourly snapshots; each day counts the lowest USD1 balance, then applies a 7-day average and effective APR. Binance has announced an airdrop campaign that will distribute a total

WLFI has partnered with Spacecoin, allowing the latter’s satellite network to facilitate DeFi transactions. WLFI will enable USD1 stablecoin accessibility by token swap mechanism and LEO satellite connection. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project associated with US President

_Key Takeaways:_ _WLFI surged ~4.3% in 24h to ~$0.1737 with +30.48% over 30 days and >$4.6B market cap._ _Major Spacecoin partnership

WLFI has partnered with Spacecoin, allowing the latter’s satellite network to facilitate DeFi transactions. WLFI will enable USD1 stablecoin accessibility by token swap mechanism and LEO satellite connection. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project associated with US President

_Key Takeaways:_ _WLFI surged ~4.3% in 24h to ~$0.1737 with +30.48% over 30 days and >$4.6B market cap._ _Major Spacecoin partnership

WLFI has partnered with Spacecoin, allowing the latter’s satellite network to facilitate DeFi transactions. WLFI will enable USD1 stablecoin accessibility by token swap mechanism and LEO satellite connection. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto project associated with US President

_Key Takeaways:_ _WLFI surged ~4.3% in 24h to ~$0.1737 with +30.48% over 30 days and >$4.6B market cap._ _Major Spacecoin partnership

Trump Family WLFI has partnered with Spacecoin to exchange tokens and explore satellite DeFi. Spacecoin has launched 3 low Earth orbit satellites, and WLFI integrates USD1 with the satellite network to provide payment settlement for remote areas. Both parties are building a token exchange system.

_Spacecoin partners with WLFI to integrate DeFi payments into satellite internet, expanding access to remote regions globally._ Spacecoin has announced a strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to integrate DeFi payments into satellite internet. The collaboration involves a

Binance is launching a $40 million WLFI airdrop for users holding USD1 from Jan. 23 to Feb. 20. Weekly rewards will be based on net balances across various accounts, with payouts starting Feb. 2. Eligibility requires identity verification and residence in approved areas.

Binance Launches USD1 Holding Airdrop: Detailed Rules, Bonuses, and Airdrop Schedule (Background recap: Trump’s crypto project WLFI buys meme coins $1 as strategic reserves! Claims to make USD1 dominate Solana) (Additional background: Trump’s $120 million gamble: WLFI allocates 5% of treasury tokens to expand USD1 stablecoin market share) Table of Contents Participation Methods: More Activity Rules Amplify Your WLFI Airdrop USD1 issuance surpasses 3 billion in one year, accelerating regulatory compliance The USD stablecoin USD1 issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), managed by the Trump family, launched a capital-protected earning activity at the end of last year with a 20% annualized return, attracting a large number of users.

_Key Takeaways:_ _WLFI surged ~4.3% in 24h to ~$0.1737 with +30.48% over 30 days and >$4.6B market cap._ _Major Spacecoin partnership

A crypto wallet received 6.27 million WLFI tokens worth $1.06 million, raising bullish expectations following Donald Trump Jr.'s announcement of the World Liberty Forum on February 18, 2026. WLFI's price has recently surged.

Trump family WLFI token rose 18% in January, holding steady at $0.17. USD1 Coin is Binance Alpha's first stablecoin trading pair, and on February 18, the Lake Tahoe Summit will host CEOs from Goldman Sachs and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Technical target is $0.2069.

According to Bloomberg, within one year of U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration, his family successfully raised $1.4 billion through cryptocurrency-related investments, accounting for approximately 20% of the family's total net assets. Bloomberg pointed out that although the Trump family has achieved significant gains in the cryptocurrency market, their overall net worth remains around $6.8 billion, with little change compared to the same period last year. The reason is that the market value of Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG, stock ticker: DJT) has plummeted, offsetting the substantial profits from cryptocurrencies. The Trump family has currently realized a total of $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related gains, mainly from DeFi projects such as World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and the official Trump meme coin TRUMP. However, from a "book value" perspective, Trump

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A governance vote that moved this week has left many WLFI holders upset. Some feel they were shut out while a small group pushed the plan through. The divide is loud online and on

Gate Research Institute: Bitcoin's short-term trend shows a volatile upward pattern, with Ethereum continuing to stay firmly above $3,000, and the overall upward trend still ongoing. Influenced by WLFI launching a lending market supported by Dolomite, DOLO has surged over 55%; Dusk's price has increased over 28%, reflecting positive factors from the DuskDS Layer-1 upgrade; DASH has recently risen about 18% due to overselling. The number of ETH waiting in line to join the Ethereum PoS network has continued to rise to 2.17 million, reflecting market confidence in Ethereum's long-term staking yields and network security. Currently, this is a critical window for the passage of the "Clarity Act"; failure to reach an agreement could increase the risk of delays or failure of the bill.

After launching the lending platform in 2026, WLFI will gradually establish a compliant crypto financial infrastructure. The circulation of the stablecoin USD1 will significantly increase, and there are plans to establish a national trust bank to achieve higher compliance and market credibility. Despite facing competition and regulatory challenges, WLFI still aims to carve out a place in the Web3 space through innovation and compliance pathways.

U.S. Senator Warren pressures regulatory agencies to temporarily halt the Trump family's cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial's application for a banking license, citing concerns over significant conflicts of interest. She accuses regulators of potentially being unable to remain neutral and raises political ethical issues, demanding that the application not be reviewed until Trump and his family's financial ties to the company are fully severed.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Pakistan has partnered with a company affiliated with Trump-linked World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to explore innovation in digital finance and the use of stablecoins for cross-border

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

_Pakistan and World Liberty Financial have signed a deal to integrate the USD1 stablecoin into the national payment framework._ _The CEO of World Liberty recently visited Islamabad to finalise this partnership with the State Bank of Pakistan._ _The agreement aims to modernise

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren calls on OCC to delay the review of WLFI bank charter application until Trump divests. WLFI's application establishes World Liberty Trust to provide stablecoin services. Warren states that Trump's family profits over billion from WLFI, and OCC will regulate the president's related companies, creating an unprecedented conflict of interest. Set a deadline for January 20.

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to temporarily halt the review of World Liberty Financial's banking license application due to the company's financial ties to former President Trump and his family, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Warren expressed skepticism about the impartiality of the examiners, stating that this situation is unprecedented in U.S. history, and emphasized the need to include regulations in the Market Structure Act to prevent conflicts of interest involving political figures.

A senior U.S. senator is urging banking regulators to halt review of a crypto firm's bank charter, citing unresolved conflicts tied to President Trump. Summary Senator Elizabeth Warren called on the OCC to halt review of WLFI bank charter application. She cited unresolved conflicts of

DeFi project World Liberty Financial, led by the Trump family, announced on Monday the official launch of the cryptocurrency lending platform "World Liberty Markets," providing users with lending services based on its USD1 stablecoin as the core asset. This new service is supported by the DeFi protocol Dolomite. Following the announcement, Dolomite's native token DOLO surged by 57% driven by market sentiment; meanwhile, World Liberty Financial's governance token WLFI also increased by approximately 4.8% within two hours. In addition to USD1, "World Liberty Markets" also supports WLFI, Ethereum,

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

Trump's World Liberty Financial (WLFI) launches the World Liberty Markets cryptocurrency lending platform, with technical support from Dolomite. USD1 has a market cap of $3.5 billion, making it the sixth-largest stablecoin, and has applied for a banking license from the OCC. The Trump family will profit from WLFI in the first half of 2025, with total crypto revenue exceeding $800 million.

Date: Sat, Jan 03, 2026 | 04:25 PM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) has

The cryptocurrency project under the Trump family, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), officially launched the lending marketplace World Liberty Markets supported by Dolomite on January 12, 2026. In response, Dolomite's native token $DOLO surged over 35% in a short period. (Background recap: The Trump family WLFI applied for a national trust bank license in the US, aiming to independently issue a stablecoin USD1 (one-year market cap exceeded 3.3 billion dollars)) (Additional background: The Trump family is entering the fighting sports industry! WLFI collaborates with MMA to develop practical tokens, integrating USD1 to create a sports Web3 economy) Table of Contents Supply assets to earn yields, collateralize loans to expand liquidity Why choose Dolo

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

Date: Sat, Jan 03, 2026 | 04:25 PM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) has

Date: Sat, Jan 03, 2026 | 04:25 PM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) has

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

Date: Sat, Jan 03, 2026 | 04:25 PM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) has

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) trades at $0.17, experiencing a 133% increase in trading volume. Despite a recent price spike, bearish momentum persists as indicators show potential for further decline or consolidation. Market sentiment remains neutral.

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, officially filed for application on January 7th to obtain a nationwide trust bank license to establish the "World Liberty Trust Company." The core mission of this entity is to regulate its flagship product—the USD1 stablecoin with a circulation volume exceeding 3.3 billion dollars, covering 10 blockchain networks. This move appears to be a routine compliance upgrade on the surface, but in fact it is a strategic bet with long-term planning: WLFI predicts that stablecoins are transforming from speculative "dollar chips" into regulated settlement infrastructure that can be accepted by mainstream financial institutions. This is not only about the fate of a single company but could also be a crucial step in reshaping the stablecoin market landscape and defining future industry rules where "compliance as a moat" becomes the standard.

WLFI plans a federal trust bank to support stablecoin issuance custody and conversions for institutions. USD1 stablecoin has grown to over $3.3 billion in one year through institutional use. The trust bank will follow strict federal rules including AML, GENIUS Act, and cybersecurity

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) price has quietly moved from being a token that flew under the radar to one that is one of the most talked-about in the market. And this time, it is not about a quick pump. In the past week, the WLFI price increased by 18%, while even on a non-volatile day, the t

Date: Sat, Jan 03, 2026 | 04:25 PM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) has

_World Liberty Financial (WLFI) seeks a U.S. trust bank charter to issue USD1 stablecoin, expanding regulated stablecoin custody and conversion services._ World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has taken a major regulatory step toward mainstream finance integration. The company this week confirmed a

_Key Highlights:_ _Strategic Pivot: WLF subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC has filed a de novo application with the OCC for a National Trust Bank

Yili Hua re-entered a position in November last year, purchasing 626,000 ETH (average price 3105) with 2 billion USD, already breaking even with a profit of 2.7%. Out of 6 trades, 5 are profitable, with a hit rate of 83.3%. BCH increased by 19.6%, WLFI rose by 15.46%, while ASTER dropped by 53.54%, resulting in a cut. Strongly supporting WLFI, predicting that the USD1 stablecoin will break 100 billion in the near term, 1.1 trillion in the medium term, and hold a 1 trillion share in the long term.

Wyoming Launches the World's First State-Backed USD Stablecoin $FRNT. Can this conservative "Cowboy State," once wealthy from coal mines, use digital assets to fill the fiscal gap and bridge the wealth divide? This article is adapted from a piece by Bootly, organized, translated, and written by BitpushNews. (Previous context: Trump family WLFI applies for a U.S. national trust bank license to independently issue stablecoin USD1) (Additional background: Trump pressure, interest rate adjustments, stablecoins... The six hurdles the Federal Reserve cannot avoid by 2026) On the map of the United States, Wyoming (Wyoming) is often overlooked as a "Western asset." When mentioned, most people's first reaction is Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful geyser erupting, or the perennial snow on Grand Teton Peak. This is the state with the smallest population in the United States.

Trump family's cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has recently officially applied for a banking license with U.S. regulators, aiming to further expand institutional adoption of its stablecoin USD1. This application signifies that WLFI hopes to fully integrate the issuance, custody, and exchange processes of the stablecoin into its own system, no longer relying entirely on third-party crypto service providers. Applying for a national trust bank license to create a one-stop stablecoin infrastructure WLFI stated that its subsidiary WLTC Holdings has officially submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to obtain a National Trust Bank (National Trust Bank) license. Once approved, WLFI will be able to handle the issuance, custody, and exchange of USD1 independently, no longer relying on entities such as