World Liberty Financial Plans Debit Card Linked to USD1 Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial, a crypto project supported by members of the Trump family, is preparing to launch a debit card linked to its stablecoin, USD1. Co-Founder Zak Folkman shared this news at Korea Blockchain Week 2025.
Folkman told Jacquelyn Melinek, Founder of Token Relations, that the card will connect directly with Apple Pay. It will link to the USD1 stablecoin through the project’s app. He said, “Not today, but it’s coming very soon.”
Retail App to Combine Payments and Trading Features
The debit card will work alongside a retail app that World Liberty Financial is developing. Folkman described the app as a blend of Venmo and Robinhood. It will support everyday transfers and offer investment-style features.
Folkman also confirmed the project will not create its own blockchain. He stated, “We will never put out a World Liberty Financial chain,” emphasizing neutrality across existing networks.
The company recently signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean exchange Bithumb. Executives from both companies, including Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won and Zak Folkman, attended the event.
World Liberty Financial’s Progress Since Launch
World Liberty Financial launched in September 2024. Since then, it introduced a native token (WLFI) and a stablecoin (USD1).
- The USD1 stablecoin launched in March 2025. It is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar and backed by cash, bank deposits, and short-term U.S. government securities.
- The WLFI native token launched for trading on September 1, 2025. It opened at $0.20 and is listed on a major exchange.
- At the time of writing, WLFI trades at $0.2062, down about 10% in the past 24 hours. Its 24-hour trading volume is around $1 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.
Folkman said the WLFI token will experience market fluctuations. However, he expects its value to grow as the company expands its products. He added, “The focus on building and developing and growing the product suite and USD1 and all of everything else that’s coming out from World Liberty Financial.”
