2026-01-11 21:27:41

World Liberty Financial, the platform linked to prominent backers, just made a significant move in the regulated finance space. The company has officially filed to operate as a US National Trust Bank—a status that would allow it to tap into traditional banking infrastructure while maintaining its digital asset operations.

This isn't just another compliance checkbox. Filing for national trust bank status represents a serious bet on bridging the gap between crypto-native platforms and the regulated financial system. It signals ambition to scale operations within the traditional banking framework while keeping digital assets as a core part of its business model.

The broader implication? Expect more institutional players to pursue similar paths as they look to deepen their footprint in regulated financial infrastructure.

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CryptoWageSlave

· 18h ago

It's the same old trick again—first using regulatory licenses as a pretext, and then turning around to still play the same digital asset game.

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LayerZeroHero

· 01-12 07:42

Nah, this move is interesting. Finally, a big shot is seriously playing the rule game.

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ParanoiaKing

· 01-11 21:57

Here comes the same old "compliance" trick again. Do they really think that having a bank license can whitewash everything?

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HalfPositionRunner

· 01-11 21:52

NGL, it's the same old "we are very compliant" script... The Guoxin Bank license thing is actually just trying to have it both ways—wanting DeFi traffic and traditional financial backing. Let's see who bites.

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PrivacyMaximalist

· 01-11 21:52

Nah, this time it's really going to be the official team, but I'm still worried about getting trapped by the vampires.

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MEVSandwich

· 01-11 21:45

Nah, this is the real gameplay, not the one that just keeps shouting decentralization. Getting a national trust bank license is all about benefiting from regulatory advantages.

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LayerZeroHero

· 01-11 21:33

NGL, this move is pretty ruthless. Are we really diving into traditional finance? Wait, is this serious or just another marketing stunt? But on the other hand, the trust bank status really changes the game. Finally, someone dares to take on this crab, and others following suit will probably line up. If this move succeeds, crypto will really turn the tide.

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GateUser-afe07a92

· 01-11 21:31

Oh wow, are we really about to enter the banking system? Then all those anti-regulation remarks were for nothing.

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