President Donald Trump’s family-owned crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLF), hosted its inaugural World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, bringing together financial executives, regulators, celebrities, and political allies under one roof.
The invitation-only summit was described as a “power center of the universe,” positioning itself at the intersection of institutional finance, digital assets, and political influence.
The event featured a high-profile guest list spanning traditional finance and crypto markets.
Among attendees were Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, who disclosed that he personally holds Bitcoin, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, and Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.
The CEOs of both the New York Stock Exchange (Lynn Martin) and Nasdaq (Adena Friedman) were also present. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended as well, alongside several Republican senators.
Rapper Nicki Minaj closed the event as the final panelist. While not directly tied to technical crypto discussions, she expressed support for the Trump family and praised innovation in finance.
The forum served as a launch platform for several business initiatives tied to World Liberty Financial.
WLF announced an expansion of its USD1 stablecoin through a partnership with Apex Group, aiming to broaden adoption of its digital dollar product.
The Trump Organization also revealed plans to tokenize “loan revenue interests” in its properties, starting with the Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives. The development includes luxury floating villas and will reportedly use USD1 as a financing mechanism.
WLF leadership stated that the platform is being built alongside major financial institutions to “democratize access to DeFi” and integrate decentralized finance with traditional asset structures.
The summit drew attention from ethics observers due to the unusual structure of the event. A sitting president’s private business hosted a promotional gathering attended by regulators and executives connected to federal oversight and financial markets.
Critics described the situation as unprecedented, noting that digital assets have become both a policy priority and a significant business expansion for the Trump family. Reports indicate that related ventures have added over $1 billion to family wealth.
The event highlights how cryptocurrency and tokenization are increasingly intertwined with mainstream finance and political leadership, signaling a new phase where digital asset strategy overlaps directly with institutional and governmental power.
