KuCoin, Kraken and HTX to List World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Amid Global Buzz Around the Trump-Linked Crypto Project

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Crypto exchange KuCoin has confirmed that it will list World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a governance token designed to preserve the U.S. Dollar’s dominance in decentralized finance.

According to the announcement, trading is set to go live on Sept. 1, 2025, with WLFI/USDT and WLFI/USD1 pairs available to millions of KuCoin users worldwide.

The move comes at a time when the crypto has captured international attention — not only for its dollar-backed DeFi mission but also for its political and financial ties to U.S. President Donald Trump’s family.

WLFI Trading Schedule on KuCoin

Deposits: Open now (ETH-ERC20 network)
Call Auction: Sept. 1, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 (UTC)
Spot Trading: Sept. 1, 2025, at 13:00 (UTC)
Withdrawals: Sept. 2, 2025, at 10:00 (UTC)
Pairs: USDT and USD1

Alongside spot markets, KuCoin will support automated trading bots for the token, including Spot Grid, Infinity Grid, DCA, Smart Rebalance, Spot Martingale, Spot Grid AI Plus, and AI Spot Trend — giving both retail and institutional users advanced strategies from day one.

📢 World Premiere Listing: @worldlibertyfi $WLFI is coming soon to #KuCoin!

World Liberty Financial $WLFI is a governance token powering a DeFi protocol dedicated to promoting USD-based stablecoins and preserving the U.S. Dollar’s global dominance. Built to keep the dollar… pic.twitter.com/3yxlYfrenL
— KuCoin (@kucoincom) August 29, 2025

What Is World Liberty Financial?

World Liberty Financial began as a non-tradable governance token before a July 2025 vote allowed it to become fully tradable on major exchanges. The protocol’s mission is to keep the U.S. Dollar digital, global, and reliable while bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance.

WLFI promotes USD-based stablecoins and claims to provide fast, fair, and frictionless access to capital for institutions and individuals alike. At launch, only 5% of the total token supply will circulate, backed by U.S. Treasuries, with a built-in deflationary model designed to enhance scarcity.

Global Spotlight: Trump’s Role and Controversies

The crypto is not just another DeFi token — it’s become a geopolitical flashpoint. According to Reuters, the Trump family gained control of the project in March 2025, reportedly capturing around $400 million in token sale proceeds, while the protocol itself retained just 5% for development.

Shortly after, WLFI announced a $1.5 billion “crypto treasury” deal involving shares in ALT5 Sigma, providing indirect Wall Street exposure to the token.

Adding to the speculation, exchanges including Kraken, HTX, and Bitrue will also list WLFI on Sept. 1, alongside KuCoin.

Why KuCoin’s Listing Matters

For KuCoin, the token’s launch is a strategic move to capture liquidity and demand around one of the most politically charged crypto tokens in history. By offering both USDT and USD1 pairs — and enabling advanced trading automation — the exchange positions itself at the center of WLFI’s debut.

The listing also comes against the backdrop of institutional interest in stablecoin alternatives and the growing trend of tokenized Treasuries, which WLFI directly ties into.

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Steven Walgenbach

Steven's passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology began in 2014, inspiring him to immerse himself in the field. He notably secured a top 5 world ranking in robotics. While he initially pursued a computer science degree at the University of Texas at Arlington, he chose to pause his studies after two semesters to take a more hands-on approach in advancing cryptocurrency technology. During this period, he actively worked on multiple patents related to cryptocurrency and blockchain. Additionally, Steven has explored various areas of the financial sector, including banking and financial markets, developing prototypes such as fully autonomous trading bots and intuitive interfaces that streamline blockchain integration, among other innovations.

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