{"id":65902,"date":"2026-01-08T11:33:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/trump-linked-world-liberty-seeks-us-trust-bank-charter-for-stablecoin-usd1\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:33:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:33:30","slug":"trump-linked-world-liberty-seeks-us-trust-bank-charter-for-stablecoin-usd1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/trump-linked-world-liberty-seeks-us-trust-bank-charter-for-stablecoin-usd1\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump-Linked World Liberty seeks US trust bank charter for Stablecoin USD1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/20260108_1228_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kee6cbedftk9fejpf51a5b2g-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/20260108_1228_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kee6cbedftk9fejpf51a5b2g-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/20260108_1228_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kee6cbedftk9fejpf51a5b2g-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/20260108_1228_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kee6cbedftk9fejpf51a5b2g-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"703\">The proposed trust bank would operate solely within stablecoin services under OCC supervision.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"703\">USD1 has reached over $3.3 billion in circulation within a year of launch.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"703\">The stablecoin is fully backed by US dollars and short-term US Treasury assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"703\">World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm linked to the Trump family,\u00a0has applied for a national trust bank charter, a move that would place its stablecoin issuance and custody activities within the traditional banking regulatory framework.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"703\">USD1\u2019s circulation rapidly increased to more than $3.3 billion within a year of its issuance.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"726\">Trust bank filing<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1022\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260107876750\/en\/World-Liberty-Financial-Announces-that-WLTC-Holdings-LLC-has-Submitted-an-Application-for-a-National-Trust-Bank-Charter-to-Issue-and-Custody-USD1-Stablecoins\">According to filings<\/a> with the US <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Office of the Comptroller of the Currency<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">World Liberty Financial<\/span><\/span> has applied to launch World Liberty Trust Company through its subsidiary WLTC Holdings LLC.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"1022\">The proposal outlines a national trust bank designed solely for stablecoin-related activity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1479\">The trust bank would be authorised to issue, redeem, and custody USD1. It would not offer traditional lending or retail banking services.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1479\">Instead, it would operate within the long-established OCC trust bank framework, which requires strict asset segregation, independent reserve oversight, and regular examinations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1479\">If approved, World Liberty Financial would operate under the same federal supervision applied to traditional trust institutions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1504\">Stablecoin services<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1765\">World Liberty Trust Company plans to offer three core services under US regulatory supervision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1765\">These include minting and redeeming USD1, enabling conversion between US dollars and the stablecoin, and providing custody for USD1 and other approved stablecoins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2099\">At launch, minting and redemption are expected to be fee-free.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2099\">All services would follow anti-money laundering rules, sanctions screening, and enhanced security controls.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2099\">The structure is also designed to align with the proposed GENIUS Act, which aims to establish clear federal standards for stablecoin issuers operating in the US.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2116\">USD1 growth<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2414\">USD1 has expanded quickly since its launch, reaching about $3.3 billion in circulation within its first year. This growth places it among the fastest-scaling stablecoins so far.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2414\">The token is fully backed by US dollars and short-term US Treasury assets held with regulated financial institutions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2911\">The stablecoin already operates across multiple blockchains, including <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ethereum<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Solana<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">BNB Smart Chain<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">TRON<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Aptos<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">AB Core<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2911\">It is also listed on major exchanges such as <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Binance<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Coinbase<\/span><\/span>, making it accessible to both retail and institutional users.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2935\">Regulatory pathway<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3216\">If the OCC grants approval, the trust bank would initially focus on institutional clients seeking regulated stablecoin issuance and custody services.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3216\">The review process is expected to be detailed, covering capital adequacy, compliance infrastructure, and risk management systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3732\">The move follows earlier steps by US regulators to engage with crypto firms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3732\">In December last year, the OCC issued conditional approvals to firms including <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fidelity Digital Assets<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ripple<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Paxos<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Circle<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3732\">More recently, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Crypto.com<\/span><\/span> and Coinbase have also submitted applications, reflecting a broader industry push toward federally regulated crypto banking structures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/trump-linked-world-liberty-seeks-us-trust-bank-charter-for-stablecoin-usd1\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) The proposed trust bank would operate solely within stablecoin services under OCC supervision. USD1 has reached over $3.3 billion in circulation within a year of launch. The stablecoin is fully backed by US dollars and short-term US Treasury assets. 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