September 1, 2025 (IST): The Trump family–backed cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial has made its digital token $WLFI available for public trading on major exchanges. The token, which grants voting rights on certain business decisions, was previously held by early investors without secondary-market liquidity.
What’s new
- Token now tradable: $WLFI has started trading on major crypto exchanges (reports cite platforms including Binance, OKX, and Bybit).
- Early-holder liquidity: Early investors may now sell up to 20% of their holdings, following a vote in July to enable trading.
- Token mechanics: WLFI has been described as granting governance/voting rights on select business matters of the project.
Price snapshot
As per market trackers, $WLFI was last seen around $0.3115 at the time referenced in reports. Note: Crypto prices are highly volatile and may change rapidly; check live listings on your exchange.
Earnings & criticism
Reports suggest the Trump family has generated significant proceeds since World Liberty’s launch. The initiative has also drawn criticism from lawmakers and ethics experts concerned about potential conflicts of interest tied to political influence and digital-asset ventures. The White House has maintained that Trump’s assets are held in a trust managed by his children and that there is no conflict.
Timeline
- Launch: World Liberty Financial introduced the WLFI token to early buyers.
- July vote: Investors approved making WLFI tradable, paving the way for an exchange listing.
- Public trading: Exchanges have begun offering WLFI, with early holders allowed partial liquidity (up to 20%).
Quick reminder
- DYOR: Review the project’s whitepaper, governance terms, tokenomics, and exchange disclosures.
- Volatility & risk: Digital assets can be highly volatile; this article is not investment advice.
Editor’s note: Details above summarize information from public reports and exchange trackers available at the time of writing.
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