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WLFI
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Last price (USDT)
1.46M
24h total (USDT)
6.67M
Total vol (USDT)
2025-08-23 14:00:00 ~ 2025-09-01 12:30:00
Trading time (UTC+0)
2025-09-01 14:00:00 ~ 2025-09-01 18:00:00
Delivery time (UTC+0)
Total supply100.00B
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Introduction
World Liberty Financial, Inc. is inspired by Donald J. Trump’s vision to pioneer a new era of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), with a mission to democratize financial opportunities and strengthen the US Dollar’s global status through US dollar-based stablecoins and DeFi applications.
Justin Sun’s blacklisted WLFI wallet loses $60m as governance fears grow
A Justin Sun‑linked WLFI wallet remains blacklisted, freezing tens of millions in tokens as WLFI’s price weakens and investors question governance and “decentralized” control. Summary Bubblemaps data show a Justin Sun‑linked wallet on World Liberty Financial remains blacklisted, unable to send or receive WLFI even as the token’s market value slides. The frozen stash has lost roughly $60m over three months, tracking WLFI’s broader downtrend rather than forced selling, while Sun still controls nearly 600m unlocked WLFI plus a large TRUMP stake. A cryptocurrency wallet linked to entrepreneur Justin Sun remains blacklisted by World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token system, preventing the address from sending or receiving tokens, according to on-chain analytics platform Bubblemaps. The market value of the locked holdings declined by approximately $60 million over three months, according to the analytics data. The decline corresponded with broader price weakness in WLFI (WLFI) tokens and reflected market sentiment shifts rather than forced liquidation of the frozen assets, the platform reported. World Liberty Financial Tokens wallet loses $1m, what gives? WLFI administrators added Sun-linked wallets to the blacklist in September following an alleged sale of WLFI tokens by Sun, according to Bubblemaps. The data showed Sun transferred approximately $1 million worth of WLFI tokens to centralized exchange HTX, representing an estimated 4.9 million tokens. JUST IN: Justin Sun remains blacklisted by Trump-backed World Liberty Financial ( $WLFI ) His locked tokens have lost over $60M in value over the past 3 months amid ongoing price decline. pic.twitter.com/mjzuKd1Ems — SwanDesk (@SwanDesk) December 23, 2025 Sun continues to control nearly 600 million unlocked WLFI tokens valued at close to $135 million, according to the analytics platform. Reports estimate his total exposure at approximately $175 million, including a $100 million commitment to the TRUMP memecoin and roughly $75 million invested directly into WLFI. WLFI serves as the governance token of World Liberty Financial, a project that positions itself as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized finance. WLFI price risks a bearish retest at $0.13 as bullish volume fades World Liberty Financial struggles below key resistance as bullish volume fades. Failure to reclaim the Point of Control increases the probability of a bearish rotation back toward the $0.13. — crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) December 22, 2025 WLFI began public trading on Sept. 1, 2025. Prices rose sharply in early trading before entering a downtrend, placing governance practices at the center of discussions about long-term market confidence. Sun became the largest holder of the TRUMP memecoin and subsequently attended a dinner hosted by former President Donald Trump, where he received a “Trump Golden Torbillon” watch, raising his profile in politically linked cryptocurrency projects. The WLFI blacklist restricts Sun’s operational capabilities by freezing tokens at the linked address and eliminating his ability to transfer or receive them, sparking debate over centralized controls within decentralized finance ecosystems. In September, Sun criticized the freeze in public statements, saying he had contributed capital and trust to the project’s future. He characterized the token freeze as unreasonable and damaging, expressing a desire to develop alongside the team and community. The restricted holdings have limited Sun’s flexibility during market volatility, highlighting tensions between large token holders and governance structures in decentralized finance projects.
Justin Sun Locks $78 Million in WLFI Tokens, Strengthens World Liberty Financial Governance
Quick Breakdown Justin Sun commits 5.2 million WLFI tokens valued at $78 million to protocol-owned liquidity. Lockup spans 10 years, locking 78% of his governance holdings to promote decentralization. World Liberty Financial reaches 1.4 million users and $500 million TVL amid token surge. Justin Sun, founder of TRON, has locked 5.2 million World Liberty Financial (WLFI) governance tokens, valued at approximately $78 million, to bolster the protocol’s liquidity and decentralization efforts. The move, December 22, 2025, commits the tokens to protocol-owned liquidity pools for up to 10 years, representing 78% of Sun’s personal holdings in the project. Justin Sun is still blacklisted by WLFI in 3 months, his locked tokens dropped $60m in value absolutely brutal https://t.co/3Af2px04h5 pic.twitter.com/4qxuiE4qwJ — Bubblemaps (@bubblemaps) December 22, 2025 World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform backed by Sun and with ties to the Trump family, has seen rapid growth, with 1.4 million registered users and $500 million in total value locked (TVL). This strategic lockup aims to reduce selling pressure on WLFI, which trades at around $15 per token following a recent price rally. Sun emphasized the commitment on X, stating that it aligns long-term incentives between founders and the community. The platform, launched in September 2025, focuses on tokenized U.S. Treasuries and stablecoin yields, attracting institutional interest despite regulatory scrutiny over its political ties. Sun’s lockup signals Long-Term confidence The token commitment follows WLFI’s mainnet launch and integration with major chains like Ethereum and BNB Chain. Protocol-owned liquidity now holds over 10% of the circulating supply, enhancing stability for yield farming and lending features. Analysts view this as a maturity signal for memecoin-adjacent projects, in contrast to earlier criticisms of insider dumps. World Liberty Financial reported 200,000 daily active users last week, driven by 20% APY on stablecoin deposits backed by real-world assets. Broader implications for DeFi governance. Sun’s action comes amid heightened focus on founder alignment in DeFi. Similar moves by projects like Yearn Finance have stabilized prices during market dips. WLFI’s governance model allows token holders to vote on treasury allocations, with locked tokens earning boosted rewards. Critics note potential conflicts from Sun’s TRON ecosystem overlap, but on-chain data shows transparent vesting schedules. The platform plans to expand USD1 stablecoin issuance in Q1 2026, targeting cross-chain remittances. Take control of your crypto portfolio with MARKETS PRO, DeFi Planet’s suite of analytics tools.”
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Tron (TRX) Founder Justin Sun Suffers Huge Loss! He Lost $60 Million in the Altcoin He Was Practically Fired From!
Justin Sun, the founder of Tron (TRX) and one of the most controversial figures in the cryptocurrency market, has given strong support to US President Donald Trump’s DeFi project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI). However, Sun doesn’t seem to have found what she was hoping for. Justin Sun recently experienced tension with World Liberty Financial (WLFI). The WLFI team froze Sun’s assets after he transferred approximately $9 million worth of WLFI tokens to another address in September. Sun reacted by arguing that the tokens were “sacred and inviolable” and demanded equal rights. However, despite Sun’s characterization of this as unfair, the WLFI team refused to lift the asset freeze, citing allegations of price manipulation against Sun. More than three months after these events, Sun still appears to be an unwanted figure. Given Justin Sun’s strong support for Trump’s project, World Liberty’s criminal action came as a big surprise to many. @media only screen and (min-width: 0px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"] { width:320px; height: 100px; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 728px) and (min-height: 0px) { div[id^="wrapper-sevio-d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"] { width: 728px; height: 90px; } } window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "d098b0a7-6bf7-478a-a0ee-0619d281a09c"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "banner"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "709eacfd-152a-4aaf-80d4-86f42d7da427"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "c4bfc39b-8b6a-4256-abe5-d1a851156d5c"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); Tron Founder Justin Sun Lost $60 Million! At this point, the blockchain analytics platform Bubblemaps stated in a post from account X that Sun has been blacklisted, resulting in a $60 million loss in value due to its WLFI tokens still being locked. “Sun is still blacklisted by WLFI, and the value of its locked tokens has dropped by $60 million in 3 months… absolutely brutal.” Sun invested approximately $175 million in Trump-backed crypto projects. Besides investing $75 million in WLFI, he purchased $100 million worth of Trump’s memecoin, making him the largest holder of the TRUMP memecoin.
Cross-chain infrastructure Owlto launches USD1 cross-chain interoperability
Foresight News reports that Owlto Finance now supports cross-chain functionality for USD1, allowing users to bridge between Ethereum and BNB Chain via Owlto. As stablecoins accelerate into the multi-chain era, Owlto, as a high-performance cross-chain infrastructure, continues to promote the efficient circulation of stablecoins across multiple chains with advantages such as speed and security, unlocking the liquidity potential of on-chain assets. USD1 is a US dollar stablecoin launched by World Liberty Financial (WLFI); Owlto is a foundational Web3 cross-chain protocol, with over 13 million cross-chain transactions completed to date.
Elizabeth Warren is using PancakeSwap to force Trump’s regulators into a conflict trap they can’t escape
On Dec. 15, Elizabeth Warren put two names at the top of a letter that signals where she thinks US crypto policy is actually written: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pamela Bondi. The ask is simple on paper but awkward in practice. Are their departments investigating what she calls “national security risks” tied to decentralized exchanges, and if so, how far does that scrutiny go when the president’s business orbit is part of the story? The hook she chose is PancakeSwap, a DeFi venue that, in Warren’s telling, sits at the uncomfortable intersection of “no account needed” trading and the kind of money that can end up on sanctions slides. In the letter, she pointed to reporting that PancakeSwap has been used to launder cybercrime proceeds tied to North Korea. She then turned the compliance argument into a Washington fight, saying PancakeSwap has been “drumming up interest” in coins tied to the Trump family’s main crypto company, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), and citing a Wall Street Journal report claiming that over 90% of trades in USD1 took place on PancakeSwap. The cleanest way to read the letter is to ignore the rhetoric and look at the three questions at the end. She asked Treasury and DOJ to describe national security risks tied to DEXs (including PancakeSwap) and spell out gaps in statutory and regulatory authority that could be closed. She also wants lists of actions the agencies will take to prevent conflicts of interest and insulate enforcement and national security decisions from crypto-related conflicts, explicitly including “business ties to the Trump family.” She set a response deadline of Jan. 12, 2026. What Warren asked for and why PancakeSwap got named Warren’s choice of target matters because it’s a proxy for a bigger argument she’s made for years: if a service looks and behaves like a financial venue, regulators shouldn’t accept “but it’s decentralized” as a get-out-of-compliance card. Her press release makes that case bluntly, describing DEX activity at scale and arguing that platforms like PancakeSwap and Uniswap can move huge volumes without requiring users to register or provide identification. In her view, that lets users route around KYC expectations that apply elsewhere in finance. She also anchors the pitch to an illicit-finance example, pointing to North Korea-linked hackers and asserting that PancakeSwap was used to facilitate laundering tied to a major theft, with a dollar figure attached. You don’t have to buy every implication in that framing to see why it’s effective politics. The word PancakeSwap is sticky. It makes a sprawling argument about DeFi, sanctions, and AML feel like a single addressable problem, the way Enron and Lehman Brothers became shorthand in prior crises. It also lets her pose a question that Treasury and DOJ can’t answer comfortably in public. If they say they’re investigating, they risk disclosing sensitive enforcement posture. If they say no, they hand her a quote she can easily weaponize against crypto. Under the hood, the mechanics are messy in ways that are easy to miss. A decentralized exchange isn’t one company in one building. It’s a set of smart contracts, liquidity pools, routers, front ends, and wallet tooling that can be hosted, mirrored, geofenced, or forked. Enforcement can hit identifiable chokepoints, like a hosted front end or a developer entity, but you can’t shut PancakeSwap down with a single switch like you can freeze a bank account. That’s where Warren’s first two questions do real work. She’s not just asking whether they’re investigating. She’s asking for a catalog of risks and for a map of legal gaps, which is another way of saying: if the current toolkit doesn’t reach DeFi cleanly, tell Congress what to rewrite. It’s oversight as discovery, and it doubles as pre-writing the talking points for whatever legislative language comes next. The third question is the one that makes this letter more than a DeFi compliance scold. Warren is asking the agencies to explain how they’ll prevent political interference and conflicts tied to the Trump family’s business interests. That’s a demand for process guarantees, the kind that get invoked when the public doesn’t trust the referee. To be fair, there are serious counterpoints here, and they’re not trivial. First, DeFi is unusually transparent compared with traditional finance: flows are public, and sophisticated analytics can trace patterns quickly. Second, a lot of DEX activity is plain-vanilla trading by normal users, market makers, and arbitrageurs. Third, the industry has been experimenting with compliance tooling around protocols, including wallet screening, sanctions checks, and front-end controls. Whether you think that’s enough is a policy judgment, but it’s not accurate to treat DeFi as a lawless void with no ability to monitor anything. The deeper tension is that DeFi makes it easier for bad actors to move value without account creation, while also making it easier for everyone else to audit flows in real time. Warren leans hard on the first half, and her critics lean hard on the second. Both halves are true enough to keep this fight going. How a stalled bill can turn Warren's oversight mail into policy The timing of the letter is the plot twist. Congress is “considering crypto market structure legislation,” Warren writes, and that phrase does a lot of heavy lifting. In July, the House passed a market-structure bill that would build a federal framework for crypto and expand the CFTC’s oversight role, which the industry has wanted for years. Yet a House vote doesn’t resolve the Senate, and market-structure legislation is still stalled there, even as the broader attitude toward crypto has softened in other parts of government. This is why Warren’s “pressure-as-process” approach matters. When legislation drags, letters become leverage because they create a record, force responses, and shape the narrative that lawmakers use to justify a yes vote, a no vote, or a demand for carve-outs. You can see the continuity by looking one month back. On Nov. 17, Warren and Jack Reed wrote to Bessent and Bondi about World Liberty Financial and its governance token $WLFI. They cited reports that token sales reached buyers tied to sanctioned or illicit actors, and explicitly tied that issue to market-structure talks in Congress. The letter spends pages on the governance angle, arguing that token ownership can translate into influence, and it repeatedly returns to conflict questions tied to the Trump family’s financial interest in the project. Read together, the November WLFI letter and the December PancakeSwap letter form a two-part argument that’s hard to ignore if you’re a senator trying to use “responsible innovation” language without looking naïve. Part one says: a Trump-linked crypto venture may create a national-security risk via who buys in and who gets governance influence. Part two says: the trading venue that may concentrate liquidity for a Trump-linked coin is also the kind of DeFi rail that illicit actors can use. That doesn’t prove wrongdoing, and it doesn’t prove the Trump family is receiving special treatment. What it does is raise the political cost of writing a market-structure bill that goes light on DeFi or punts conflict safeguards to “later.” If you’re negotiating Senate text, Warren is essentially telling you that “later” will show up as a headline, and she’s pre-loading the headline. There’s also a pragmatic read if you assume nobody here is acting in bad faith. Even crypto-friendly lawmakers can look at DeFi and admit a basic problem: the US has a patchwork of AML expectations, and DEXs don’t fit cleanly into categories built for banks, brokers, and money transmitters. Warren is pushing the agencies to say, in plain English, whether their authority is enough, and if it’s not, what they’d want Congress to hand them. That’s a legitimate oversight function, even if you find her tone exhausting. The balanced takeaway is that Warren’s campaign can produce two very different outcomes, depending on how Congress and agencies react. One path is a narrowly tailored set of obligations that target interfaces, promoters, and identifiable intermediaries, while acknowledging that code isn’t a customer and a liquidity pool can’t file a SAR. The other path is broad, vague language that treats decentralization itself as suspicious, which would push activity offshore, encourage shadow front ends, and make it harder for US users to interact with the most liquid markets under US legal protections. Either way, the letter is a tactic that treats politics as infrastructure. When the Senate can’t get a bill across the finish line, the record becomes the battlefield, and Warren is trying to write the terrain in advance. The post Elizabeth Warren is using PancakeSwap to force Trump’s regulators into a conflict trap they can’t escape appeared first on CryptoSlate.
WLFI Token Faces Community Debate as World Liberty Financial Proposes 5% Unlocked Reserve Spend on USD1 Stablecoin Partnership
World Liberty Financial‘s latest policy proposal envisions using up to 5% of unlocked WLFI token reserves to advance its USD1 stablecoin partnership, according to COINOTAG News on December 20. The plan underscores tokenomics-driven liquidity strategy and targeted incentive measures intended to strengthen the ecosystem’s long-run fundamentals. The proposal has ignited a community debate. Some holders warn that the proposed token expenditure could weigh on the WLFI price, impacting the roughly 80% of tokens that remain locked, while supporters contend that well-designed incentives can bolster long-term liquidity and network value. Context notes: World Liberty’s prior token sale raised about $550 million, but the WLFI price has declined by roughly 60% from its peak. Market observers emphasize credible, verifiable outcomes as the plan advances.
World Liberty Financial has put forward a proposal for WLFI Token Spending, sparking controversy
BlockBeats News, December 20th, World Liberty Financial has put forward a new proposal for WLFI token expenditure, intending to unlock up to 5% of the token supply to drive its U.S. dollar stablecoin USD1 partnership, but the proposal has stirred controversy within the community. Some holders are concerned that the token expenditure may suppress the price and harm the interests of the remaining approximately 80% locked WLFI token holders, while supporters believe that the incentive measures are conducive to the long-term ecosystem value. World Liberty's token sale has previously raised about $550 million for the project, but the WLFI price has dropped by around 60% from its peak. (DL News)
How to Buy DeepSnitch AI at Discount Prices: Senate Confirms Selig and Hill, Traders Pile In For Moonshots
The US Senate just confirmed crypto-friendly Mike Selig to chair the CFTC and Travis Hill to lead the FDIC in a massive win for the industry. The confirmations came in a package of nearly 100 nominees that passed 53-43 on December 18. Selig said he’d make crypto a priority when he got nominated in October, while Hill has been calling out the alleged debanking of crypto companies at Congressional hearings. This regulatory flip is building serious steam heading into 2026. Trump-themed coins like Official Trump and WLF are also catching fire as the administration stacks pro-crypto leaders across major regulatory agencies. Learning how to buy DeepSnitch AI right now means you’re locked in for potential returns before exchange listings drop in January 2026. The US Senate backs crypto-friendly chairs, setting the stage for 2026 bull run The US Senate confirmed the two appointments on December 18, 2025, as part of a package with nearly 100 other nominees the Trump administration picked for roles across the government. Selig’s got experience at both the CFTC and SEC, so he gets how the regulator game works. His term runs through April 2029, meaning he’s got years to actually push crypto-friendly policy instead of just making promises. Hill’s already been running the FDIC as acting chairman, and he’s been pretty vocal about backing the industry. The FDIC controls stablecoin regulation and decides how crypto companies get banked. This is massive because getting bank accounts has been the biggest pain for crypto businesses. For traders figuring out how to buy DeepSnitch AI, this regulatory clarity is the exact type of macro catalyst that drives legit market moves. When big agencies get pro-crypto leaders with multi-year terms locked in, it shows institutions that policy support is real and long-term. How to buy DeepSnitch AI details Buying DeepSnitch AI is a simple process for traders looking to position early. It begins on the official website, where the current offering is live. You start by choosing how you want to pay, whether that’s crypto or a credit card, then connect your wallet and pick your network in just a few clicks. After entering the amount you want to buy, you confirm the transaction, and you’re in. Once the purchase goes through, your DSNT tokens are securely locked in, putting you early in a project that’s gearing up for a moonshot. Three of DeepSnitch AI’s five planned AI agents are already live on the platform right now, giving you real-time tracking of regulatory developments, institutional fund movements, and shifting market narratives. The timing couldn’t be better with newly confirmed pro-crypto leadership at both the CFTC and FDIC signaling a major flip in the regulatory environment from restrictive to supportive. Understanding how to buy DeepSnitch AI means you’re getting exposure to a platform built specifically to spot and analyze these policy changes before they’re fully priced into the market. Plus, the project is fully audited by Solid Proof and Coinsult, so you know the contracts are legit. You can also grab limited-time bonus incentives that boost your token allocation. The DSNTVIP50 code gives you 50% extra tokens on purchases over $2,000, while DSNTVIP100 doubles your stack on buys above $5,000. With these bonuses expiring January 1st, if you’re figuring out how to buy DeepSnitch AI, you’ll want to move soon before pricing and promotional offers end. Official Trump token rides Senate win wave Official Trump (TRUMP) is trading around $5.08 as of December 19, down from its all-time high of $74.27 hit back in January 2025, but still holding solid support. The Senate confirmation of pro-crypto CFTC and FDIC chairs is exactly the kind of catalyst that can send political memecoins flying. When Trump administration policy wins stack up like this, TRUMP benefits directly from the narrative that this White House is serious about crypto leadership. Analysts are eyeing potential upside to $9.50-$11.50 by the end of December 2025 if broader crypto sentiment stays bullish and seasonal trading patterns kick in. Looking at 2026, conservative models put TRUMP in the $7.50 range, but more optimistic scenarios tied to continued policy wins and increased mainstream exposure could push it toward $16.59 or higher by year’s end. WLF token positioned for DeFi expansion World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is trading around $0.12 as of December 19, and is catching a nice tailwind from the Senate locking in pro-crypto regulators. As a Trump-backed DeFi governance token, it’s getting attention from both political and crypto crowds. The big upside play is the treasury plan to push USD1 stablecoin adoption, plus real-world and institutional DeFi deals starting to come into focus. Some analysts think WLFI could run to $0.37-$0.41 by late 2025, with moon-shot calls toward $1 if things really click. That said, for traders figuring out how to buy DeepSnitch AI, the difference is obvious: WLFI is a political DeFi bet, while DeepSnitch gives you AI tools that help catch policy-driven pumps before they show up on everyone else’s chart. Conclusion How to buy DeepSnitch AI is becoming a top question as traders position for 2026. 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Aster Projects Strengthen Under Trump’s Crypto Influence
Summarize the content using AI ChatGPT Grok The Democrats’ criticism surrounding Trump’s involvement in cryptocurrency is not entirely unfounded. The partnerships formed through the WLFI project significantly relate to Trump’s role in this initiative. The Aster team recognizes the potential in this opportunity and embraces it eagerly, which not only provides them with an advantage but also aids in the growth of USD1 initiated by WLFI. Contents Aster and WLFI Aster Coin Projections Aster and WLFI During Trump’s election victory period, the WLFI team invited various projects to collaborate as a form of public relations. Investing in the WLFI initiative involved purchasing tokens and expressing gratitude for the PR opportunities while paying with your cryptocurrency. This strategy led to numerous partnerships and rapid growth for WLFI. Given that WLFI is a project initiated by Trump’s family, being associated with it can be advantageous. Remember the activities Justin Sun undertook at the end of last year. On December 11th, Aster made a strategic decision by launching USD1 pairs, and they have now announced further developments in this area. “As promised, more is coming to Aster. We are pleased to share that, as part of the ongoing collaboration with worldlibertyfi, Aster continues to work on trading pairs in USD1 with worldlibertyfi.” Rocket Launch Round 5: RTX/USD1 spot pair with a 1.5× symbol boost offered in stages 4 and 5 by Aster.” NFA. DYOR.” Zach Witkoff, CEO and co-founder of World Liberty Financial, expressed his satisfaction with this development, stating that “USD1 adoption is accelerating.” Aster Coin Projections Aster’s indirect connections with Trump make the token promising. But what about on-chain activities? The TVL has continued to drop from its peak of $2.46 billion two months ago, reaching $1.3 billion today. The perpetual volume remains above $7 billion, indicating that despite occasional downturns, the protocol is doing well, as shown by the ongoing stability in the graph below. Open positions exceed $2.4 billion, maintaining stability above $2 billion even if not reaching peak levels. What about the price? The altcoin, dropping to $0.68, continues the day with a 4.5% loss, which isn’t surprising given BTC’s price decline. The price hovers around $0.794, a crucial support level. In an environment where the key range hasn’t been reclaimed, Aster might pursue new ATL attempts. While some recovery is anticipated for next week, a solid start in January is not expected. We might see Aster test $0.5 before January ends. For an upward trend, the initial step should be reclaiming the key support and closing above $0.988.
Trump-Linked World Liberty Backs USD1 With Treasury-Fueled Expansion
World Liberty Financial has put forward a proposal to tap a portion of its token treasury to grow USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin linked with the project. The plan would free up about $120 million to back listings, liquidity programs and partner incentives. Related Reading UK Crypto Ownership Takes Biggest Hit Since 2021, Regulator Says 1 day ago Treasury Move Could Add Firepower To USD1 Based on reports, WLFI’s proposal would unlock roughly 5% of its unlocked treasury — a fund slice drawn from a multi-billion dollar reserve — for strategic use to expand USD1’s reach. The move has split the community, with some holders supporting rapid expansion and others warning about tokenomics and governance risks. According to the stablecoin’s custodial partners, USD1 is backed by short-term US government treasuries, US dollar deposits and other cash equivalents and is redeemable at one-for-one for US dollars. 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Exchange listings and deeper integrations have raised visibility, and some market trackers put USD1’s market cap in the multi-billion dollar range. Total crypto market cap currently at $2.96 trillion. Chart: Chart Political Links Add A Layer Of Scrutiny World Liberty Financial is widely described in news reporting as a project backed by the Trump family, and that political link has drawn extra attention from regulators, lawmakers and media. Coverage has noted how the family’s involvement makes governance decisions more visible and politically sensitive. The proposal is now subject to a WLFI governance vote. 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Related Reading Russia Rejects Crypto As Legal Tender, Finance Official Confirms 1 day ago What To Watch Next Observers will track the governance tally, any formal rollout plans for the funds, and reserve attestations tied to USD1. Market metrics such as circulating supply and exchange flows will also offer clues about how the push affects liquidity and peg stability. Recent exchange pages already show USD1 circulating supply figures and listing details that analysts use to measure adoption. In short, the proposal could widen USD1’s footprint quickly if approved. 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Crypto prices today (Dec. 19): BTC, SOL, XMR, WLFI at crossroads as BoJ raises rates by 25 bps
Crypto prices today traded in a narrow range as traders paused to digest a key policy shift out of Japan. Summary The Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 bps to 0.75%, the highest since 1995, pressuring global risk assets including crypto. Bitcoin and altcoins showed mixed moves amid cautious market sentiment. Japan’s crypto tax cut and potential stabilization of liquidity may offset early selling, supporting a possible recovery in digital assets. The total crypto market capitalization rose 0.4% to $3.02 trillion, but price action across major tokens stayed tight. Bitcoin was trading at $86,724 at press time, up 0.3% over the past 24 hours. Most large-cap assets posted small moves rather than clear direction. Solana added 0.1% to $122. Monero slipped 1.1% to $421. World Liberty Financial stood out, rising 3% to $0.1295. Risk appetite remained weak. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell one point to 16, keeping sentiment deep in extreme fear. Liquidations over the last 24 hours totaled $512 million, a 0.7% decrease from the day before, according to CoinGlass data. The average market relative strength index is close to 40, indicating neutral momentum, while open interest increased 1.47% to $125 billion. BoJ rate hike tightens global liquidity The muted trading followed a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%. The move pushed Japanese rates to their highest level since 1995. Unlike recent rate cuts in the U.S. and U.K., Japan’s shift works in the opposite direction for global liquidity. Higher rates strengthen the yen and reduce the appeal of the yen carry trade, a long-standing source of funding for risk assets. Prior BoJ increases in 2024 and early 2025 were accompanied by sharp declines in Bitcoin as liquidity tightened.. Although the current increase was widely expected, traders are still concerned about how far Japan might go if inflation continues to rise. Initial reactions were mixed. Bitcoin briefly pushed above $87,000 after the decision before settling back, suggesting the hike was largely priced in. With markets assigning a near-certain probability ahead of time, attention has shifted to future guidance from Governor Kazuo Ueda. Analysts say a hawkish tone could reopen downside risk, especially if further hikes are signaled. A softer stance, by contrast, may limit damage and allow markets to stabilize. Recovery paths and longer-term offsets While tighter Japanese policy tends to pressure risk assets at first, past cycles suggest the effect can fade once the unwind runs its course. Crypto has often stabilized after early selling, especially when liquidity conditions elsewhere improve or central banks step in to calm markets. Japan’s recent tax change could also soften the blow. The country cut crypto taxes from as high as 55% to 20%, a move that may encourage domestic capital to stay onshore or rotate into digital assets as carry trades become less attractive. At the same time, Japan’s shift signals a bigger change. As the BoJ normalizes policy, its role as the world’s cheapest funding source is shrinking. That could push crypto markets to lean more on other drivers, such as U.S. policy easing, exchange-traded fund demand, and institutional adoption.
WLFI Extends Downtrend with 6% Drop, But Technicals Hint at a Potential Bottom
WLFI drops again as long liquidations spike, yet support near $0.11 starts to regain attention. Treasury debate fuels pressure while clustered technical signals form near a likely support zone. Market fear rises, and WLFI edges toward a band that halted two declines earlier in the year. The WLFI token extended its multi-week decline on Thursday, falling another 6% as a mix of market fear, leveraged liquidations, and governance uncertainty kept pressure on the token. The drop adds to a deeper weekly pullback of roughly 12%, continuing a downtrend that began after the September peak near $0.25. Still, a cluster of technical markers is beginning to gather near a familiar support zone, offering the first signs of potential stabilization. Extended Selling Pressure as WLFI Breaks Below Key Moving Averages The token’s slide has kept it pinned below key short-term moving averages, reinforcing a trend that traders have struggled to counter. The 20-day sits near $0.1474, and the 50-day is slightly lower at $0.1434, both positioned above WLFI’s latest print around $0.1281. That arrangement tends to show momentum leaning decisively toward sellers. Derivatives data echoes the same direction. Long-side liquidations spiked to about $3.31 million over the past day, according to CoinGlass, while short liquidations barely moved, totaling only $6.69K. Source: CoinGlass The imbalance suggests that long positions continue to get forced out during sharp moves, which usually leaves traders retreating into lower-risk stances and, in some cases, flipping into shorts simply to avoid further damage. Similarly, funding rates haven’t budged out of negative territory either. Source: CoinGlass At press time, the weighted rate stands at -0.0310, a level that signals short sellers are paying to keep their positions open. That pattern has lingered since early November and has become one of the more persistent features of WLFI’s recent bearish trading landscape. Treasury Proposal Splits Community and Adds a Second Layer of Pressure The WLFI’s internal governance debate has only deepened the tension. The team proposed using 5% of its treasury to drive new adoption of USD1, its dollar-pegged stablecoin. As per the report, the funds would support partnerships across centralized and decentralized markets and were pitched as a way to strengthen USD1’s position. But early reaction hasn’t leaned in the team’s favor. Roughly 53% of initial voters rejected the plan, citing concerns about treasury discipline and the strain that additional token unlocks could place on an ecosystem already managing 26.7 billion WLFI in circulation. Other holders questioned whether the team should prioritize USD1 expansion when the stablecoin’s roughly $2.7 billion footprint still trails larger competitors such as PYUSD. However, the vote closes on December 19. Until then, traders appear reluctant to commit to major positions, leaving WLFI more exposed to wider market swings. Macro Environment Turns Risk-Off as Bitcoin Dominance Rises On the other hand, WLFI’s struggles are unfolding in a broader environment marked by hesitation. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 22, reflecting “Extreme Fear,” while Bitcoin’s dominance now sits at 59.4%. Such sentiments hint that capital is rotated toward the market’s most liquid asset, often at the expense of smaller tokens. Source: CoinMarketCap The total crypto market slipped only 0.46% in the past 24 hours, but WLFI’s sharper 6% drop placed it among the weaker performers. This type of environment typically amplifies the impact of internal disputes or a weak technical posture. With risk appetite fading, traders tend to avoid assets with unresolved governance narratives or inconsistent liquidity. Related: XRP Price Stalls at $1.80 Key Support: Freefall Ahead or Fresh Bounce? Technical Confluence Points to a Possible Bottom Near $0.11–$0.10 Even so, the chart is nearing a band that has stopped sell-offs before. The $0.11–$0.10 region has generated rebounds twice this year, and WLFI is inching back toward it again. The zone lines up with the 23.60% Fibonacci level, which adds a bit of structure for traders looking for any sign of stabilization. Market-profile data support the same range. WLFI has now traveled from its Value Area High, through the Point of Control, and eyes the Value Area Low, positioned right inside that $0.11–$0.10 pocket, creating a stack of overlapping support signals. Source: TradingView When multiple frameworks point to the same landing zone, traders tend to take note, even in a downtrend this steep. Besides, momentum readings are approaching their own limits. The RSI is parked around 32, near oversold territory. While not a guarantee of reversal, readings in this neighborhood frequently accompany slower downside follow-through. For now, WLFI remains under clear pressure. Yet for the first time in weeks, several unrelated indicators are pointing to the same zone. Traders watching for a potential bottom are likely to focus squarely on whether the $0.11–$0.10 level holds in the days ahead.
ALT5 Sigma CEO: The company holds approximately 7.3 billion WLFI tokens, valued at nearly $1 billion
According to Odaily, Tony Isaac, CEO of ALT5 Sigma Corporation (ALT5), stated in a letter to shareholders that the company has established an undervalued payment infrastructure that has processed over $5 billions in digital asset transactions, serving corporate and institutional clients across multiple jurisdictions. The ALT5 Pay and ALT5 Prime platforms are real-time operating systems that handle daily crypto-to-fiat settlements, card issuance, and institutional trading. Isaac noted that AlphaTON Capital and PagoPay have chosen ALT5’s infrastructure for the Mastercard crypto spending program, validating the company’s technology and commercial partnership value. As AlphaTON develops payment applications within the TON ecosystem, ALT5’s infrastructure will support applications with significant potential scale. ALT5 is exploring the integration of World Liberty Financial Inc.’s USD1 stablecoin (with a total supply exceeding $2.7 billions) into its payment platform. ALT5 holds approximately 7.3 billion WLFI tokens, currently valued at about $1 billion. The company plans to strategically deploy these assets to generate returns, increase the number of tokens per share over time, and simultaneously grow its core payment business. Isaac pointed out that there is a significant gap between ALT5’s current market capitalization ($155.5 millions) and the value reflected on its balance sheet, with the market valuing the company’s WLFI token holdings far below their potential value. The company will narrow this valuation gap through comprehensive strategies such as strengthening financial reporting processes, achieving business growth, optimizing WLFI holding returns, and transparent communication. ALT5’s traditional biotechnology business, Alyea Therapeutics, is advancing clinical trials for non-addictive pain treatments, and the company will evaluate its strategic optimization plans. (businesswire)
World Liberty Financial Eyes $120M Treasury Spend to Boost USD1 Adoption
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World Liberty Proposes Using Treasury Funds to Expand USD1 Stablecoin Supply Across Markets
World Liberty Financial governance vote could release up to 5% of treasury funds to expand USD1 adoption across crypto markets. USD1 has reached nearly $3 billion in value locked within six months despite intense stablecoin competition. World Liberty aims to boost partnerships liquidity and real world use while expanding USD1 across more blockchains. World Liberty Financial has introduced a proposal that could reshape how its USD1 stablecoin expands across crypto markets. The plan centers on deploying a portion of treasury assets to support wider circulation of USD1. 🚨 GOVERNANCE UPDATE 🚨 A new proposal is now LIVE for voting from the community: using a portion of the unlocked WLFI treasury as incentives to fuel USD1 adoption. Over the last 3 weeks alone, WLFI has: • Bought back $10,000,000 of WLFI using USD1 • Secured major spot… — WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) December 17, 2025 An on-chain governance vote will decide the outcome of the community members. The suggestion comes as dollar-pegged stablecoins competition enhances both centralized and decentralized platforms. Treasury Strategy Targets Stablecoin Growth The proposal outlines using less than 5% of unlocked treasury tokens to increase USD1 supply. These funds would support incentives, partnerships, and liquidity programs tied to adoption. The focus remains on both centralized exchanges and decentralized finance protocols. World Liberty aims to strengthen its market presence without exhausting reserve assets. Governance participants can choose to approve limited treasury use, reject the proposal, or abstain from voting. The treasury currently holds nearly 20 billion WLFI tokens. Based on market pricing, this reserve stands near $2.4 billion. A 5% allocation would represent roughly $120 million. World Liberty relies on its treasury to fund ecosystem development and external collaborations. The proposal reflects a shift toward targeted deployment rather than passive reserve management. The strategy follows earlier governance approval for a full token buyback and burn plan. That earlier decision relied on treasury liquidity fees. USD1 Performance and Competitive Position USD1 has recorded rapid growth since its launch earlier this year. The stablecoin has reached close to $3 billion in total value locked within six months. Strong on-chain trading activity has driven much of this expansion. Integrations with major platforms have also supported usage. Despite this growth, USD1 remains behind several established competitors. It currently ranks among the top ten USD-pegged stablecoins by market capitalization. However, it trails leaders such as USDT, USDC, and PayPal’s PYUSD. The proposed treasury deployment seeks to narrow this gap. World Liberty has emphasized transparency around incentive distribution. The community has verified that treasury-backed rewards would remain openly disclosed. The project credits real-world integrations for sustaining momentum. Even so, market share remains concentrated among older stablecoins. Broader Ecosystem and Network Expansion In addition to treasury incentives, World Liberty still has a wider range of expansion plans. The project has heralded plans to tokenize real-life assets, such as commodities such as oil. This effort aims to bridge traditional finance and decentralized platforms using USD1. USD1 has expanded across several blockchain networks since launch. It debuted on Ethereum and BNB Chain. Later integrations included Solana, TRON, Aptos, and AB Chain. Discussions have also emerged around potential integration with additional networks, including Cardano. USD1 stablecoin recently got listed on Coinbase’s roadmap as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum network. The team has pursued both retail and institutional use cases. Planned offerings include a crypto-linked debit card compatible with Apple Pay. These efforts reflect a push toward everyday payment utility. Governance, Market Standing, and Scrutiny If approved, the treasury allocation would directly support partnerships and liquidity programs. These efforts aim to expand network activity governed by WLFI holders. Increased USD1 circulation would also expand governance scope and ecosystem influence. USD1 currently holds a market capitalization near $2.74 billion.This makes it the seventh-largest USD-pegged stablecoin. This ranking puts it in direct competition with long-established market leaders. World Liberty Financial announced plans for a January launch for new crypto products backed by its USD1 stablecoin. Meanwhile, the project has also been subject to criticism regarding political affiliation. There have been concerns among observers regarding offshore supply concentration. Additionally, the project has not released a public reserve report since July. These factors continue to draw attention as governance voting proceeds. Tags: Blockchain Crypto market cryptocurrency Governance USD1 stablecoin WLFI World Liberty
World Liberty Financial proposes using 5% of WLFI treasury to support USD1
The World Liberty Financial team has proposed using 5% of the project’s treasury to expand adoption of its USD1 stablecoin through strategic partnerships and ecosystem incentives. Summary World Liberty Financial has proposed unlocking 5% of its WLFI token treasury to support USD1 growth. USD1 currently ranks as the seventh-largest USD-pegged stablecoin. According to the proposal posted on the World Liberty Financial governance forum, the Trump family-backed project wants to increase the supply of USD1, which it believes would directly enable “demand for WLFI-governed services, integrations, liquidity incentives, and ecosystem programs.” “The success of USD1 directly strengthens WLFI because USD1 adoption expands the overall footprint, utility, and economic activity of the entire WLFI ecosystem,” the team wrote. As per the proposal, the additional supply would be used to support “high-profile CeFi and DeFi partnerships” that can accelerate adoption and also help USD1 keep pace in an “increasingly competitive stablecoin landscape.” “Increased USD1 adoption creates more opportunities for value capture across the WLFI ecosystem, which accrues to the benefit of WLFI-governed initiatives and long-term token utility,” it said. WLFI holders are expected to directly benefit as they “gain governance power over a larger, more valuable network,” giving them greater influence over the direction of the platform. If the proposal is approved by governance participants, World Liberty plans to use 5% of its treasury funds. Per WLFI’s tokenomics, 19.96 billion of the total WLFI supply was allocated to the treasury, which would translate to roughly $120 million based on current prices. WLFI stakeholders can now vote either for, against, or abstain from the proposal. World Liberty Financial pushes for USD1 adoption With a market cap of $2.74 billion, USD1 currently stands as the seventh-largest USD-pegged stablecoin competing against already established leaders like USDT and USDC. The WLFI team has undertaken various initiatives to boost USD1’s use across retail and institutional markets, and plans to introduce new products like a crypto-linked debit card that connects with Apple Pay. USD1 has also expanded across multiple blockchain networks since its debut, initially launching on Ethereum and BNB Chain before later integrating with Solana, TRON, Aptos, and AB Chain over the past months. However, the stablecoin has also come under scrutiny for its association with President Donald Trump and his family. Concerns have centered on the fact that most of the stablecoin’s supply is held offshore, and the project has not released a reserve report since July.
WLFI Token Buyback: A Stunning $10M Move That’s Reshaping Confidence
In a bold move that’s capturing the attention of the crypto world, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has executed a massive WLFI token buyback worth $10 million. This strategic initiative, powered by their USD1 stablecoin, wasn’t just a transaction—it was a powerful statement about treasury management and long-term value. Completed over just three weeks, this action signals a new chapter for the project and offers a compelling case study for other protocols. Let’s break down what happened and why it matters for investors and the broader market. What Exactly Was the WLFI Token Buyback Initiative? Following a successful community vote, World Liberty Financial activated a portion of its treasury. The goal was clear: to directly support the adoption of its native stablecoin, USD1, while simultaneously strengthening the core WLFI token. The mechanism was straightforward yet effective. The protocol used USD1 to purchase WLFI tokens from the open market, effectively removing them from circulation. This process, known as a buyback and burn or simply a treasury buyback, is a common deflationary tactic in traditional and crypto finance to increase scarcity and perceived value. Why Is This $10M Buyback Such a Big Deal? You might wonder why a single buyback makes headlines. The scale and execution provide the answer. A $10 million WLFI token buyback is a substantial commitment that demonstrates several key strengths: Strong Treasury Reserves: It proves the project has significant, liquid capital to deploy for ecosystem growth. Confidence in USD1: Using their own stablecoin for the buyback validates its utility and stability as a medium of exchange within their economy. Alignment with Holders: Reducing token supply benefits long-term holders by potentially increasing the value of remaining tokens. Moreover, the concurrent launch of a USD1 trading pair on Binance provides crucial liquidity and accessibility, creating a positive feedback loop for the entire ecosystem. What Are the Real-World Benefits and Challenges? This strategic move isn’t without its nuances. On the benefit side, it immediately boosts market sentiment. Seeing a project invest heavily in itself can reduce selling pressure and attract new investors looking for fundamentally sound assets. It also sets a precedent for responsible cryptocurrency governance, where treasury assets are used proactively rather than sitting idle. However, challenges remain. The long-term success hinges on sustained demand for the WLFI token beyond the buyback. The market will watch closely to see if this is a one-time event or part of a broader, ongoing strategy. Furthermore, the health of the USD1 stablecoin is now even more critically tied to the perception of the WLFI ecosystem. What Can Other Crypto Projects Learn From This? The WLFI token buyback offers actionable insights for the entire industry. First, clear communication and community governance, as seen with the passed proposal, are vital for legitimacy. Second, using native assets (like USD1) for treasury operations strengthens the internal economy. Finally, pairing major financial decisions with infrastructure upgrades—like the Binance listing—maximizes impact. This holistic approach is a blueprint for building enduring value in the volatile world of blockchain. A Confident Step Forward for Tokenomics In conclusion, World Liberty Financial’s three-week campaign has been a masterclass in strategic capital allocation. The $10 million WLFI token buyback using USD1 is more than a number; it’s a multifaceted signal of strength, innovation, and commitment to token holders. While the market will ultimately judge the lasting impact, this move successfully shifts the narrative from speculation to one of tangible, treasury-backed value creation. It reminds us that in the digital asset space, decisive action paired with transparent goals is a powerful catalyst for confidence. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is a token buyback? A token buyback is when a project uses its funds to repurchase its own tokens from the open market. These tokens are often permanently removed from circulation (‘burned’), reducing the total supply. Why did WLFI use USD1 for the buyback? Using their own USD1 stablecoin demonstrates its real-world utility and stability. It reinforces USD1 as the primary currency within the WLFI ecosystem and boosts demand for it. Does a buyback guarantee the token price will increase? Not directly. While buybacks can reduce supply and improve sentiment, the token’s price ultimately depends on broader market demand, utility, and overall project success. What is the significance of the USD1/Binance listing? A trading pair on a major exchange like Binance provides deep liquidity, makes it easier for users to trade USD1, and significantly increases the stablecoin’s visibility and adoption. How does this benefit a regular WLFI holder? Holders benefit from the potential price appreciation due to reduced token supply and from the increased overall health and credibility of the project’s ecosystem. Will there be more WLFI token buybacks in the future? The project has not officially announced a recurring schedule. Future buybacks would likely depend on treasury health, community proposals, and strategic goals. Found this deep dive into the strategic WLFI token buyback insightful? Share this article with your network on Twitter or LinkedIn to spark a conversation about innovative treasury management in the crypto space!
Changpeng Zhao’s Calculated Comeback: Restoring US Influence After Presidential Pardon
In a stunning twist for the crypto world, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is making strategic moves to restore his standing and influence in the United States. Following a controversial presidential pardon, CZ is not fading into the background. Instead, he is orchestrating a quiet but determined campaign to re-engage with the world’s largest financial market. This effort to restore US influence could reshape the regulatory and competitive landscape for cryptocurrency. What’s Driving Changpeng Zhao’s Push to Restore US Influence? According to a Bloomberg report, Changpeng Zhao’s motivation is clear. The United States represents the ultimate prize for any global crypto enterprise. With the Trump administration signaling a pro-cryptocurrency stance, a window of opportunity has opened. CZ aims to restore US influence not through a public-facing role, but via strategic corporate and financial maneuvers behind the scenes. His goal is to overcome past regulatory hurdles and position Binance for a sustainable future in America. The Blueprint: Restructuring and Reducing Control So, how exactly does Changpeng Zhao plan to restore US influence? The report highlights a critical two-part strategy focused on Binance.US: Capital Restructuring: CZ is reviewing a complete overhaul of Binance.US’s financial framework. This could involve bringing in new, US-based investors to bolster credibility and compliance. Stake Reduction: A persistent obstacle has been CZ’s controlling stake. He is now discussing significantly reducing his ownership. This move is designed to appease regulators by distancing the US entity from its global parent and its founder’s direct control. These steps are calculated to demonstrate good faith and a commitment to operating within US legal parameters, which is essential to restore US influence. New Leadership and Powerful Partnerships While Changpeng Zhao works to restore US influence externally, Binance has reshuffled its internal leadership. Richard Teng now shares the CEO title with co-founder He Yi. He Yi, described as CZ’s common-law spouse, has officially retired but is believed to retain practical influence. This arrangement allows for a public transition while maintaining strategic continuity. More intriguing are the potential partnerships on the horizon. The company is reportedly exploring: An expanded collaboration with asset management giant BlackRock. A partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a firm founded by the Trump family. Such alliances would provide immense institutional credibility and political capital, furthering CZ’s mission to restore US influence. Challenges and Concerns: Can Aggressive Tactics Be Avoided? The path for Changpeng Zhao to restore US influence is fraught with challenges. Industry observers express a major concern: will Binance attempt to re-enter the market using its past aggressive growth tactics? These practices previously led to intense regulatory scrutiny and legal penalties. For CZ to successfully restore US influence, Binance.US must operate with unprecedented transparency and compliance. Any perception of old habits could permanently shut the door. The Final Verdict on CZ’s Comeback Strategy Changpeng Zhao’s campaign to restore US influence is a high-stakes gamble. It leverages a unique political pardon, strategic corporate restructuring, and potential powerhouse partnerships. However, success hinges entirely on convincing skeptical US regulators that the new Binance.US is fundamentally different. If CZ can navigate this complex landscape, he may not only restore US influence but also redefine Binance’s legacy. The crypto industry is watching closely, as the outcome will signal how forgiven founders can re-engage with major markets. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: Why is Changpeng Zhao trying to restore US influence now? A: Following a presidential pardon and a shift toward a more crypto-friendly administration, a strategic window has opened. The US market is crucial for global crypto dominance, making this effort essential for Binance’s long-term future. Q: How is he reducing his control over Binance.US? A> Reports indicate he is discussing a significant reduction of his controlling stake. This is aimed at easing regulatory concerns by creating more distance between the US exchange and its global founder. Q: What is the significance of the potential BlackRock partnership? A> Partnering with a traditional finance titan like BlackRock would lend immense institutional credibility and trust. It signals a move toward mainstream, compliant operations, which is key to restoring standing. Q: Are regulators likely to accept Binance’s return? A> It remains a major hurdle. Regulators will require concrete, verifiable changes in governance and compliance, not just promises. The reduction of CZ’s stake is a step in the right direction, but skepticism will be high. Q: What does He Yi’s role as co-CEO mean? A> It suggests a leadership structure that maintains internal strategic knowledge and continuity (through He Yi) while presenting a public-facing, regulatory-focused executive (Richard Teng). Q: Could this affect cryptocurrency prices? A> A successful re-entry of a major player like Binance into the US market could boost overall market sentiment and liquidity. However, the process itself is unlikely to cause immediate, direct price swings. Join the Conversation Do you think Changpeng Zhao can successfully restore US influence and rebuild Binance’s reputation? What would it mean for the broader crypto market? Share your thoughts and this article on social media to discuss one of the most pivotal stories in crypto today.
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