Ethereum News Today: World Liberty Finance Launches WLFI Token and USD1 Stablecoin on Ethereum

World Liberty Finance (WLFI), a decentralized finance project with ties to the Trump family, has launched its native token WLFI on the Ethereum blockchain. The token became tradable and transferable on September 1, 2025, with initial claims and trading activities commencing at 8 p.m. Beijing time [2]. Early investors are set to unlock 20% of their token allocation immediately, with subsequent unlocks scheduled to be determined by community voting [2]. This mechanism aims to foster long-term engagement and reduce immediate sell pressure in the market [2].

The project has already raised $550 million through direct token sales earlier in 2025 [3], indicating significant early capitalization and interest. The token’s governance model emphasizes community control, with future token unlocks contingent on holder voting. Additionally, team tokens are excluded from immediate unlocking to reinforce stability and controlled market impact [2]. This approach reflects broader trends in decentralized finance, where phased unlocks are seen as a means to reduce volatility and build sustained market confidence [1].

Alongside the WLFI token launch, World Liberty Finance introduced its stablecoin, USD1, on Coinbase in August 2025 [4]. The stablecoin is marketed as a transparent and federally compliant alternative to existing stablecoins, and its listing on a major exchange highlights the project’s ambitions to bridge traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem [4]. According to DeFiLlama data, USD1 has a supply of $293 million minted on Ethereum [5]. This strategic move is expected to enhance Ethereum’s activity levels, potentially increasing transaction volumes and gas fees [1].

The project has attracted both attention and controversy due to its association with the Trump family. While political backing has elevated its visibility, the project’s success will depend on its ability to deliver functional utility, robust token economics, and regulatory compliance. As the market continues to assess its long-term viability, transparency and governance structure will remain key factors in determining its adoption and legitimacy.

Source:

[1] CoinMarketCap - https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68a8ffc535bef041d5c599ea/

[2] Bitcoin Sistemi - https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/breaking-new-donald-trump-linked-altcoin-launch-date-is-announced/

[3] Fortune - https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/08/21/world-liberty-financial-trump-tower-zak-folkman-chase-herro/

[4] AInvest - https://www.ainvest.com/news/world-liberty-financial-usd1-stablecoin-strategic-cornerstone-institutional-adoption-post-vbor-era-2508/

[5] CryptoSlate - https://cryptoslate.com/trumps-world-liberty-financial-mints-10-of-usd1-supply-for-treasury/