Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status
Summary
A national bank regulator appointed by President Donald Trump has given conditional approval for World Liberty Trust, a crypto company linked to the Trump family, to become a bank. This approval allows the company to issue a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar, potentially increasing its profits and client base. Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest.Key Facts
- World Liberty Trust is 38% owned by an entity affiliated with President Trump and his family.
- The company received conditional approval to operate as a bank and issue a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin.
- This is the first time a sitting president's family has been granted bank status in the U.S.
- Previously, World Liberty Financial used a third-party crypto firm, BitGo, to handle stablecoins but will now do this directly.
- Stablecoins are digital currencies tied to stable assets like the U.S. dollar, making them less risky than cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
- President Trump has earned over $1.4 billion from his family's crypto ventures, according to his financial disclosures.
- The Trump family’s company raised about $5 billion shortly after going public, with investments from individuals and foreign governments.
- Some lawmakers worry about conflicts of interest because President Trump’s assets are managed by his children, not an independent trustee.
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