USD1 surpasses a 2.1 billion scale, World Liberty Financial increases investment in the stablecoin sector as regulation deepens

Stablecoins are becoming a key bridge connecting traditional finance with digital assets. The USD1 launched by World Liberty Financial reached a circulation of $2.15 billion within just one year, reflecting a sharp increase in institutional-grade stablecoin demand. Now, the company has submitted an application for a National Trust Bank license to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), aiming to deepen its control in the stablecoin sector through formal military credentials.

Regulatory Approval Supports Fully Autonomous Stablecoin Issuance

The core focus of this application is clear: once approved, World Liberty Financial will have the authority to directly issue, custody, and redeem the USD1 stablecoin, which is 100% backed by USD. This means achieving fully autonomous operations within a compliant framework, without relying on third-party banks.

The company states that the trust bank license will primarily serve institutional clients, focusing on secure custody of digital assets and the circulation of stablecoins. Subsequently, the scope of business will expand to include seamless exchange services between USD and USD1, further completing the stablecoin ecosystem. This design ensures transparency and aligns with the operational standards of the U.S. banking system.

GENIUS Act Paves the Way, Stablecoin Compliance Framework Takes Shape

World Liberty Financial emphasizes that its plans are fully aligned with the latest requirements of the GENIUS Act. This not only demonstrates the company’s forward-looking strategy but also reflects a shift in U.S. regulatory attitudes toward stablecoins—from observation to support, from strict regulation to framework development.

Currently, among OCC-regulated institutions, only a few crypto companies have obtained a National Trust Bank license. Anchorage Digital is one of the few pioneers. If World Liberty Financial’s application is approved, it will become a new member among stablecoin issuers to obtain this formal status, marking official recognition of such digital asset tools within the traditional financial system.

Institutional Adoption Accelerates, Reshaping the Stablecoin Market Landscape

USD1’s achievement of surpassing $3.3 billion in supply within its first year speaks volumes. Institutional investors’ demand for compliant stablecoins is exploding, representing not only an opportunity for World Liberty Financial’s individual project but also a signal of broader opportunities in the stablecoin sector. As regulatory frameworks become clearer and more mainstream players enter the space, stablecoins will officially transition from the gray area into the mainstream financial system, becoming standard tools for institutional capital to enter and exit the crypto market.