TLDR
- WLFI minted 100M USD1 stablecoins on Solana ahead of token launch.
- WLFI governance token to debut Sept 1 on KuCoin and HTX exchanges.
- Analyst VirtualBacon invested $1M, projecting a $100B market cap.
- WLFI secured $2.26B in funding before exchange listings.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the cryptocurrency project linked to Donald Trump’s family, is preparing for its governance token launch after minting 100 million USD1 stablecoins on Solana and securing major exchange listings.
WLFI Expands With Solana Stablecoin Mint
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto initiative linked to Donald Trump’s family, minted 100 million USD1 stablecoins on the Solana blockchain. On-chain data from Lookonchain confirmed the activity, noting it as one of the largest stablecoin mints on the network this year.
WLFI said the launch aligns with its strategy of combining stablecoins with internet capital markets. By choosing Solana, the project gains access to faster settlement and lower fees, boosting adoption among traders and liquidity providers.
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko welcomed the move, describing it as a strong signal of WLFI’s commitment to scalable blockchain infrastructure. Coinbase later confirmed it would list USD1, expanding the stablecoin’s reach.
Governance Token Prepares for Exchange Debut
WLFI also announced that its governance token would launch on September 1 across major centralized and decentralized exchanges. KuCoin and HTX confirmed listings with trading pairs such as WLFI/USDT and WLFI/USD1. Deposits are already open, with trading to begin on the official launch date.
The governance token will serve as the backbone of WLFI’s decentralized finance protocol, designed to support USD-based stablecoins. KuCoin described it as a project focused on safeguarding the global role of the U.S. dollar while opening new avenues for traders.
Before launch, WLFI reported securing $2.26 billion in funding, signaling strong institutional and retail interest. Exchange programs also introduced incentives for early adopters, including staking rewards and maker order bonuses.
Analyst Backing and Market Speculation
Crypto analyst VirtualBacon publicly disclosed a personal investment of over $1 million in WLFI. He suggested that the project could reach a $100 billion market capitalization, valuing each token at $1.
Futures markets on platforms such as Binance have already allowed traders to speculate on WLFI’s value before its exchange debut. Current estimates suggest a price of around $0.30 per coin, although presale buyers secured allocations between $0.015 and $0.05.
However, only 20% of presale tokens can be unlocked immediately, limiting potential sell-offs and reducing the chance of rapid pump-and-dump activity. WLFI also confirmed that founders and insiders will be unable to unlock tokens after launch.
Stablecoin and Token Integration
The combination of the USD1 stablecoin and the WLFI governance token reflects the project’s dual focus. USD1 is backed by U.S. Treasuries and designed as a regulated dollar-linked stablecoin, while WLFI operates as a governance and utility asset.
WLFI said the partnership of stablecoins and governance tokens offers users opportunities for lending, trading, and settlement. The 100 million USD1 mint established immediate liquidity pools, making the stablecoin usable across Solana-based applications from day one.
Market participants expect high volatility when WLFI debuts on exchanges, with heavy trading volumes anticipated across both centralized and decentralized platforms. The official launch is set for September 1 at 2:00 PM Amsterdam time.
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