Spacecoin aims to provide permissionless internet access via satellite constellation, targeting remote and underserved communities.
Crypto.com will mint nontradable tokens for DJT shareholders on Feb. 2, as Trump Media expands its blockchain rewards strategy.
A governance vote at World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project marketed around the Trump brand, is drawing allegations of “slow” value extraction after a prominent trader claimed affiliated wallets pushed through a proposal while many public holders remained unable to access or vote with their tokens. DeFi^2 (@DeFiSquared), who describes himself as the #1 ranked trader on Bybit in 2023 and 2024, wrote on X that he was “bringing up an alarming governance vote by World Liberty Fi this month that appears to be the start of a slow extraction of value from WLFI holders by the team.” World Liberty Fi Hit With ‘Rigged Vote’ Claims DeFiSquared wrote: “What you see above appears to be a rigged vote, where the majority of top voters are indicated to be team wallets or strategic partner wallets by Bubble Maps. This is in contrast to the real voters lower in the screenshot, who have all been locked from accessing their WLFI tokens since TGE, and unable to vote on an unlock until the team allows it.” Related Reading: Trump-Linked World Liberty Backs USD1 With Treasury-Fueled Expansion The proposal at the center of the thread is what he calls the “USD1 growth proposal.” He argues it reads as “fairly mundane” on its face, but says the governance sequencing is the tell: “why would the team go out of their way to force this vote through, instead of voting on the WLFI token unlock that the majority of holders are asking for?” His thesis hinges on WLFI economics. DeFiSquared claims WLFI holders “are not entitled to ANY protocol revenue at all,” and says the project’s “Gold Paper” specifies revenue routing: “75% of protocol revenue goes to the Trump family, and 25% goes to the Witkoff family.” In his framing, that creates a perverse incentive: “It’s actually as crazy as it sounds: the team is forcing a vote to sell WLFI tokens at the expense of locked holders, in order to fund protocol revenue that goes only to themselves.” Related Reading: Trump’s WLFI Moves To Contain Wallet Breach While Federal Inquiry Looms He also alleges the vote’s outcome was manufactured late in the process. “This vote was actually failing by the time it reached quorum with a majority of votes rejecting the proposal, until the team / partners forced the vote through,” he wrote, adding token allocation context: “the WLFI team is allocated 33.5% of all tokens and strategic partners another 5.85%, while the public sale was allocated only 20%.” Post-vote, he points to on-chain flows as corroboration, citing “fresh transfers such as this one of 500 million WLFI tokens to Jump Trading,” while “investor WLFI allocations remain forcibly locked.” DeFiSquared closes with a valuation and positioning call: “it’s difficult to see the intrinsic value behind a 17 billion dollar token that has no real governance power, no revenue share, and new foundation sell pressure occurring for their own benefit.” He adds he has shorted WLFI “on and off since pre-market prices above $0.34,” and expects continued downside “due to dilution, intentional extraction,” and “other factors related to Trump’s final term in office.” At press time, WLFI traded at $0.1608. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The agreement would explore integrating a dollar-backed stablecoin into Pakistan’s regulated payments system as the country ramps up plans for digital currency and virtual-asset rules.
Pakistan signed MOU with Trump-backed World Liberty Financial to explore using the USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Government-ethics questions still hang over the U.S. Senate's plans to vote on the crypto market structure bill, and Warren is raising a related argument.
The Trump family–backed crypto venture has rolled out World Liberty Markets, a new DeFi app built on Dolomite. DOLO rose by 57% following the announcement.
The launch deepens scrutiny around World Liberty as it seeks a U.S. bank charter, with critics pointing to Trump family financial conflicts.
World Liberty Financial is trying to launch the World Liberty Trust Company, a stablecoin-focused national trust bank, it said Wednesday.
On Dec. 15, Elizabeth Warren put two names at the top of a letter that signals where she thinks US crypto policy is actually written: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The ask is simple on paper but awkward in practice. Are their departments investigating what she calls “national security risks” tied […]
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World Liberty Financial has put forward a proposal to tap a portion of its token treasury to grow USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin linked with the project. The plan would free up about $120 million to back listings, liquidity programs and partner incentives. Related Reading: UK Crypto Ownership Takes Biggest Hit Since 2021, Regulator Says Treasury Move Could Add Firepower To USD1 Based on reports, WLFI’s proposal would unlock roughly 5% of its unlocked treasury — a fund slice drawn from a multi-billion dollar reserve — for strategic use to expand USD1’s reach. The move has split the community, with some holders supporting rapid expansion and others warning about tokenomics and governance risks. According to the stablecoin’s custodial partners, USD1 is backed by short-term US government treasuries, US dollar deposits and other cash equivalents and is redeemable at one-for-one for US dollars. Independent pages from the custodian outline monthly attestation reporting and a conservative reserve mix. Reports have disclosed that USD1 has grown quickly since launch and sits among the larger USD-pegged tokens, with circulating supply and market cap figures showing meaningful traction on trading platforms. Exchange listings and deeper integrations have raised visibility, and some market trackers put USD1’s market cap in the multi-billion dollar range. Political Links Add A Layer Of Scrutiny World Liberty Financial is widely described in news reporting as a project backed by the Trump family, and that political link has drawn extra attention from regulators, lawmakers and media. Coverage has noted how the family’s involvement makes governance decisions more visible and politically sensitive. The proposal is now subject to a WLFI governance vote. Supporters argue the $120 million allocation could accelerate integrations with both centralized exchanges and decentralized finance venues, improving liquidity and on-ramp options for users. Opponents point to the size of the spend and question whether deploying a large treasury sum for adoption incentives could push short-term token price moves that do not reflect long-term utility. Related Reading: Russia Rejects Crypto As Legal Tender, Finance Official Confirms What To Watch Next Observers will track the governance tally, any formal rollout plans for the funds, and reserve attestations tied to USD1. Market metrics such as circulating supply and exchange flows will also offer clues about how the push affects liquidity and peg stability. Recent exchange pages already show USD1 circulating supply figures and listing details that analysts use to measure adoption. In short, the proposal could widen USD1’s footprint quickly if approved. But it raises clear governance and market questions that WLFI holders and outside watchers now want answered before any large sums are moved. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The team argues that targeted incentives are needed to sustain that momentum in what it described as an increasingly crowded stablecoin landscape.
The influential Democrat is the most vocal critic of the crypto legislation, and she continues to throw rhetorical sand in the gears of the negotiation.
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has broadened support for USD1, the stablecoin tied to World Liberty Financial and US President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures, reports disclosed. The exchange added new spot pairs including ETH/USD1, SOL/USD1 and BNB/USD1, and enabled fee-free swaps between USD1 and other major stablecoins. Related Reading: Is Dogecoin Waking Up? Critical On-Chain Metric Explodes Higher Binance Will Shift Collateral Into USD1 The exchange will convert all collateral backing its Binance-Peg BUSD (B-Token) into USD1 at a 1:1 ratio, a process the company said should be completed within one week. This change means USD1 is being folded into its internal collateral and liquidity systems rather than remaining only a tradable token. Market Reaction And Liquidity Effects Traders reacted quickly. Price moves in BNB and other tokens showed more buying interest after the announcement. Market data snapshots suggested a short-term uptick in BNB as liquidity and trading routes were expanded by the new USD1 pairs. Reports put the token’s wider market use and the platform’s zero-fee swaps as the likely drivers. Binance to Add BNB/USD1, ETH/USD1 Trading Pairs; B-Token Collateral to Be Converted to USD1 According to an official announcement, @binance will list new spot trading pairs BNB/USD1, ETH/USD1, and SOL/USD1 at 16:00 (UTC+8) on December 11, 2025. At the same time, Binance will… pic.twitter.com/mIPrkiR3Lj — ME (@MetaEraHK) December 10, 2025 Backing, Size, And Recent Deals According to public filings and market trackers, USD1 is backed by US Treasury bills, cash and equivalents and is redeemable at a one-for-one rate with the dollar. The stablecoin has grown quickly and is now listed among the larger stablecoins by market cap, with figures around $2.7 billion cited in recent summaries. Reports have also linked USD1 to a major Abu Dhabi investment that used the token for a $2 billion deal. Political Context And Scrutiny These commercial moves come after a politically charged episode: Trump granted a pardon earlier this year to Binance’s former CEO, an action that critics say raises questions about ties between Binance and the Trump family’s crypto interests. That sequence of events has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and commentators, who are asking for more transparency around the deals and any possible conflicts of interest. Related Reading: Do Kwon Falls Hard — Terraform Labs Chief Gets 15 Years For Wire Fraud Company spokespeople have issued short statements denying that any political favors were sought or exchanged to secure deals. Binance said its public notices focused on product rollouts, trading schedules and incentives like zero fees for certain users, while World Liberty Financial emphasized the reserve backing behind USD1. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The exchange is adding new USD1 trading pairs and replaces BUSD collateral with the token.
The story paints a picture of a company experiencing intense turmoil since deciding in August to pivot to a digital asset treasury strategy.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is maintaining political heat on President Trump's World Liberty Financial business interests in a letter to the Treasury and DOJ.
According to remarks made at Yahoo Finance’s Invest event, Eric Trump told attendees he expects a major shift in how money flows between traditional stores of value and newer digital assets. Related Reading: Kiyosaki Stands His Ground—No Selling, More Bitcoin Buys Ahead He said Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins and growing institutional buying are key drivers. In a separate interview with Fox Business in late September, he forecasted a long-term price target of $1 million per Bitcoin, a prediction that underscores how bullish his view is. Bitcoin Seen As A Faster Mover Of Value Eric argued that Bitcoin – which he called the “greatest asset” ever – moves value faster and cheaper across borders than metal that must be hauled and locked away. He called Bitcoin “digital gold,” and pushed the idea that its code-based supply gives it an advantage over physical bullion. Based on reports, he also framed crypto as a hedge against inflation, corruption, and weak monetary policy — reasons he said explain rising adoption around the globe. JUST IN: ???????? Eric Trump says a gold-to-Bitcoin rotation is imminent “The ratio will disproportionately shift to Bitcoin.” “It’s been the single greatest asset we’ve ever seen.” pic.twitter.com/4TYY1qALlm — Bitcoin Archive (@BitcoinArchive) November 14, 2025 American Bitcoin’s Rapid Rise Eric and his brother Donald Trump Jr. co-founded American Bitcoin (ABTC), which went public in September and now carries a market valuation approaching $4 billion. The firm has expanded quickly after merging with Gryphon Digital Mining. According to Bitcoin Treasuries, ABTC is the 25th-largest public company holder of Bitcoin in the US. Company officials say their West Texas mines benefit from low energy costs, allowing them to produce Bitcoin at roughly half of the current spot price. Source: Bitcoin Treasuries Company Growth And Risks Growth has been fast, but analysts and critics warn of clear risks. Mining firms gain when prices rise, and they can suffer when prices fall. Some worry that a combined ABTC-Gryphon business faces larger swings in earnings and asset values because crypto markets remain volatile. There are also concerns about mixing political ties with finance; World Liberty Financial, a Trump family-affiliated project, manages a WLFI governance token and a USD1 stablecoin, and some observers have flagged transparency questions. A Long Record Versus A Young Network Gold has centuries of use as a store of value and broad global acceptance. Bitcoin has existed since 2009 and shows rapid price moves that can create big winners and big losers. Historical data points to sharp shifts: during the 2017 rally, the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio hit record highs before it fell back when prices corrected. That history is often used to remind investors that gains can be followed by steep pullbacks. The correlation between the two has shifted over time, with each asset responding to different market pressures. Bitcoin and gold correlation. Source: Newhedge. What Analysts And Critics Warn Conflict of interest is one common critique: executives who publicly praise Bitcoin can also benefit directly when their companies hold or mine more coins. Forecasts that put a single Bitcoin at $1 million are seen by many as speculative rather than certain. Regulatory changes, tax rules, and policy moves in the US or abroad could change market conditions quickly, and those possibilities are stressed by cautious commentators. Related Reading: Forget The Obituaries—Cardano Is Alive, Says Bitcoin Analyst Eric Trump’s stance is clear: he believes capital will shift from gold to Bitcoin over time. Markets will decide if that prediction proves true. For now, both assets remain part of the conversation, each with different risks, costs, and histories that investors must weigh. Featured image from Alamy, chart from TradingView
Binance.US responded to criticism from Sen. Chris Murphy, who alleged its USD1 listing was payback following Trump's pardon of CZ.
The Trump-backed stablecoin project is rewarding early adopters through its USD1 points program, distributing tokens across six exchanges as it expands into DeFi and real-world asset integrations.
The distribution rewards users who earned points by trading USD1 pairs on partner exchanges and maintaining USD1 balances.
The World Liberty Financial co-founder said in a CoinDesk TV interview he is currently working on tokenizing a real estate project tied to a building under development.
NYDIG noted that the delay in reporting is notable, given USD1's growing profile and $2.7 billion in supply, and may be a concern for investors.
Mantle's native token has been one of the best performing cryptocurrencies recently, gaining 73% over the past month amid ecosystem expansion and an integration with Bybit.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has confirmed that its USD1 stablecoin will soon launch on the Aptos blockchain, marking the asset’s first integration with a Move-based network. The announcement, released on Oct. 1, followed an agreement between Aptos and WLFI co-founders Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff. Following the news, Aptos native APT token jumped 8% […]
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World Liberty Financial is launching its debit card as early as Q4 2025, CEO Zack Witkoff said during the Token2049 conference on Wednesday.
MGX, which previously bought $2 billion of World Liberty Financial's USD1, and Oracle will control nearly half of TikTok’s U.S. arm as American firms secure majority ownership.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a project tied to US President Donald Trump, is accelerating its international strategy with new alliances and product launches aimed at mainstream adoption. Bithumb partnership On Sept. 23, South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb revealed it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with WLFI to expand opportunities in decentralized finance. The agreement […]
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Separately, World Liberty said had it signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean exchange Bithumb to explore business opportunities, though details of the tie-up remain unclear.
Meanwhile, Folkman said that the project will 'never' launch its own chain, as it does not align with its core values.