World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform associated with the family of US President Donald Trump, minted $205 million worth of USD1 stablecoin on Thursday. This followed a speech by Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller that endorsed stablecoins.
According to a social media post by the World Liberty Financial on a social media platform X, the firm minted an amount that is equivalent to 10% of its holdings. The amount boosted the USD1 stablecoin supply to a record high of $2.4 billion, being the token’s first significant increase since last April.
While World Liberty Financial didn’t specify the network that was used to mint the amount, data from DeFiLlama shows the transaction could have taken place on the Ethereum blockchain. The record USD1 mint followed a pro-crypto speech by Governor Christopher Waller that specifically praised stablecoins. Addressing the blockchain conference in Wyoming on Wednesday, Waller stated:
“I believe that stablecoins have the potential to maintain and extend the role of the dollar internationally […] Stablecoins also have the potential to improve retail and cross-border payments.”
According to Governor Christopher Waller, the stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act that was enacted in July was a significant boost in crypto regulation, echoing the words of US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, who said the bill was a “seminal step for the US Congress and government.” Waller added:
“The GENIUS Act is an important step for the payment stablecoin market and could help stablecoins reach their full potential.”
USD1 is a stablecoin by World Liberty Financial that operates on the Ethereum blockchain and is currently ranked as the sixth-largest stablecoin by market capitalization. According to the DeFi platform, the additional supply will be allocated to treasury operations, which currently holds at least $548M worth of assets.
Pundits expect the move to enhance World Liberty Financial’s ability to fund strategic initiatives, provide liquidity, or form partnerships, further reinforcing the potential for the broader adoption of stablecoin USD1. Available data shows that the expansion has already had an impact within the DeFi ecosystem, especially about USD1, USDT, and ETH. However, the effect hasn’t spread over to the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
The initiative by World Liberty Financial highlights the increasing relationship between the sentiments of high-profile figures and the DeFi sector. As more institutions seek to join the stablecoin bandwagon and integrate it with traditional financial systems, their level of integration will depend on the stablecoins’ ability to maintain a stable value.
Since it was launched in March 2025, the value of USD1 has risen steadily, even though it still trails market leaders USDT and USDC. Currently, Tether’s USDT holds at least 60% of the stablecoin market share, followed by USDC at 24%. Data from blockchain intelligence firm Arkham shows that World Liberty Financial holds at least $465.6 million in assets across multiple tokens. The firm’s most significant single holding was USD1, with 212.6 million units worth $212.6 million.
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The USD1 crypto is a stablecoin from World Liberty Financial — a crypto project backed by President Donald Trump and his sons.
People use USD1 for quick global money transfers, stable online purchases, or as a digital alternative to holding cash.
At the time of writing, the price of USD1 (USD1) is $1.00 today with a 24-hour trading volume of $57,479.79.
Stablecoins are mainly used as a method for investors in cryptocurrencies to park their money when they invest in other highly volatile cryptocurrencies. Stablecoins are now primarily used for buying or selling crypto assets and for making cross-border payments.
Stablecoin: A type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable price by being pegged to an asset, such as a fiat currency like the US dollar.
DeFi: A blockchain-based financial system that aims to remove traditional intermediaries like banks by enabling peer-to-peer financial services through smart contracts.
Minting: Minting is the decentralized method of generating new cryptocurrency coins or tokens without the interference of a central authority, such as a bank
GENIUS Act: A new law in the US that establishes a federal regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins in the US, creating a clear system for who can issue them.
