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WLF Seeks National Trust Charter for USD1 Stablecoin

1/8/2026

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  • World Liberty Financial (WLF) has applied for a national trust banking charter with the OCC.
  • The charter would let WLF manage its dollar-backed stablecoin USD1 under federal regulation.
  • It would also allow access to national payment networks.
  • Zach Witkoff, WLF co-founder, says USD1 has grown rapidly for cross-border payments and treasury operations.
  • The move follows concerns about conflicts of interest tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s family involvement in crypto.