Ethereum News Today: Coinbase Lists World Liberty Financial's USD-1 Stablecoin Amid $205M Minting Surge

Coinbase listed World Liberty Financial’s USD-1 stablecoin on August 21, 2025, offering U.S. users the ability to trade, send, receive, and store the token through its platforms [1]. USD-1 is an Ethereum-based stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar and is backed by U.S. Treasuries. The stablecoin reached a reported $2.3 billion market capitalization just four months after its mainnet launch in April 2025 [2].

The listing follows a surge in USD-1 supply, with $205 million newly minted in recent weeks, bringing the total supply to $2.4 billion [3]. This growth was accelerated by a speech from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who highlighted the potential of stablecoins to modernize global financial infrastructure [4]. The move reflects growing institutional interest in regulated, fiat-pegged digital assets.

Coinbase’s decision to list USD-1 is seen as a key step toward mainstream adoption, particularly in the U.S. market, given the exchange’s extensive user base and strong reputation [5]. The token was added to Coinbase’s trading platform with a phased rollout beginning with the USD-1/USD trading pair. Full trading was enabled after confirming sufficient liquidity [6].

Users are advised to transact USD-1 exclusively on the Ethereum network using the official contract address: 0x8d0D000Ee44948FC98c9B98A4FA4921476f08B0d. Coinbase warned that transfers on non-Ethereum networks could result in irreversible losses [7]. The exchange also noted that support for USD-1 may be restricted in certain jurisdictions due to regulatory limitations [8].

World Liberty Financial has taken steps to enhance USD-1’s utility and adoption, including a loyalty program and airdrops for early supporters [9]. The stablecoin has already been used in real-world transactions, such as the settlement of a $2 billion investment into Binance and in the proceeds from the Bullish Exchange IPO [10]. These developments position USD-1 as one of the top six stablecoins by market capitalization [11].

The listing also aligns with recent regulatory developments, such as the passage of the GENIUS Act, which aims to support innovation in the digital asset sector [12]. With institutional backing, including a $30 million investment from blockchain entrepreneur Justin Sun and a $2 billion commitment from an Abu Dhabi-linked fund, USD-1 is well-positioned for continued growth [13].

Investors are encouraged to review issuer disclosures and follow Coinbase’s guidance to ensure compliance and avoid technical risks. As the stablecoin gains traction, it may contribute to broader adoption of regulated digital assets and enhance liquidity for U.S. dollar exposure on-chain [1].

Source:

[1] CoinJournal – https://coinjournal.net/news/coinbase-to-list-world-libertys-usd1-stablecoin/

[2] CoinCentral – https://coincentral.com/coinbase-adds-usd1-stablecoin-to-roadmap-amid-205m-minting-surge/

[3] Blockonomi – https://blockonomi.com/coinbase-lists-trump-linked-stablecoin-usd1-after-205m-mint-expands-supply/

[5] AInvest – https://www.ainvest.com/news/trump-backed-stablecoin-edges-closer-mainstream-coinbase-nod-2508/

[6] CoinGape – https://coingape.com/coinbase-to-list-trumps-world-liberty-financial-usd1-stablecoin/

[7] en.coinotag.com – https://en.coinotag.com/coinbase-listing-of-usd-1-stablecoin-could-boost-adoption-among-u-s-users/