Bitcoin News Today: World Liberty Seeks $1.5 Billion Nasdaq Listing to Hold WLFI Tokens

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency-focused venture linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump, is reportedly considering a $1.5 billion Nasdaq listing to create a publicly traded entity that will hold its WLFI tokens. The initiative, first disclosed on August 9, 2025, aligns with a broader trend of institutional investors and firms entering the digital asset space through treasury strategies [2]. World Liberty aims to mirror the model pioneered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which transitioned into a Bitcoin holding company and has since accumulated over $72 billion in Bitcoin [2].

The venture is structured around a pre-listed Nasdaq shell company that World Liberty has acquired, with the intention of using it as a vehicle to hold and manage its WLFI tokens. This approach is seen as a strategic move to position the firm among a growing number of publicly traded companies holding crypto reserves [2]. The company has already raised approximately $550 million through two public token sales, with notable investors including Tron founder Justin Sun, who contributed $30 million, and Web3Port, which invested $10 million [2].

World Liberty Financial’s fundraising efforts have also benefited from high-profile backing. Donald Trump disclosed in June that he earned $57.4 million from his stake in the company, including holding 15.75 billion WLFI governance tokens [2]. The tokens are designed to offer a stablecoin alternative within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

The firm’s proposed Nasdaq listing reflects a broader shift in the financial industry toward recognizing digital assets as legitimate investment vehicles. Institutions like Morgan Stanley are also expanding their crypto offerings, such as allowing customers to trade digital assets through platforms like ETrade [1]. This trend underscores increasing acceptance of crypto in traditional finance, though regulatory clarity and market conditions remain critical factors influencing future developments.

Despite the strategic similarities to other digital treasury companies, World Liberty’s initiative is still in the planning phase, and its execution will depend on finalizing key aspects of the structure, as well as securing regulatory approval. The company’s association with Trump has drawn public attention, yet the core focus remains on the financial model and market viability [2].

The project could further catalyze the growth of crypto treasuries, which have already attracted $79 billion in Bitcoin purchases across various firms in 2025. World Liberty’s entry into the publicly traded digital asset space may reinforce the trend of institutional adoption and set a precedent for similar ventures in the coming year [2].

Sources:

[1] Morgan Stanley Expands into Crypto Trading via ETrade – AOL.com

(https://www.aol.com/finance/banking-giant-morgan-stanley-reportedly-193439102.html)

[2] Trump-Linked World Liberty Pitches $1.5 Billion Crypto Vehicle – Invinitive

(https://invinitive.co.uk/news/)