While World Liberty Financial’s 12% rebound captures headlines, the deeper market narrative is unfolding in Bitcoin’s infrastructure layer. Bitcoin Hyper’s $31.3 million funding round, backed by significant whale activity, signals a decisive institutional rotation away from speculative narratives toward technical solutions that unlock Bitcoin’s trillion-dollar dormant capital. This pivot to Solana-powered Layer 2 infrastructure represents a fundamental shift in how the market values utility over governance in the next phase of crypto adoption.
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0 in Finance and 4 in Crypto last weekTrump-Linked Crypto Tokens Plummet Amid Democrat Investigation
Two cryptocurrency tokens with direct ties to Donald Trump’s family business have plunged by double digits, dramatically underperforming a slumping broader market, following the launch of a Democrat-led congressional investigation. The probe into a $500 million deal between World Liberty Financial and a UAE royal has intensified political scrutiny, sending the TRUMP and WLFI tokens tumbling 14.6% and 10.8% respectively in 24 hours. Analysts suggest the wider crypto selloff, driven by risk-off sentiment and record ETF outflows, may stabilize once leverage clears.
about Trump-Linked Crypto Tokens Plummet Amid Democrat InvestigationDemocrats Mock Crypto Crash, Face Backlash From Industry Leaders
The Democratic Party’s official social media account ignited a firestorm within the cryptocurrency industry this week after posting a ‘yikes’ message alongside a graphic mocking market losses. The post, which coincided with Bitcoin plunging 8% and over $2.6 billion in positions being liquidated in 24 hours, drew sharp rebukes from executives and policy advocates who accused the party of partisan insensitivity toward widespread investor pain. The backlash underscores the growing political risks for Democrats as they navigate digital asset policy ahead of midterm elections.
about Democrats Mock Crypto Crash, Face Backlash From Industry LeadersUAE $500M Trump Crypto Deal Sparks U.S. Policy Probe
A $500 million investment by a UAE royal family member into a cryptocurrency firm linked to the Trump family has triggered a congressional investigation into whether the transaction improperly influenced U.S. policy on exporting advanced AI chips. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) is demanding extensive records from World Liberty Financial, probing potential conflicts of interest and national security risks tied to a swift policy reversal that benefited the UAE investor.
about UAE $500M Trump Crypto Deal Sparks U.S. Policy ProbeAbu Dhabi Investor Buys $500M Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm
A major Abu Dhabi investment entity has acquired a nearly 50% stake in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency company tied to the Trump family, in a transaction reportedly valued at $500 million. The deal, linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ignited political scrutiny in Washington and triggered significant volatility in WLFI-linked token markets. President Donald Trump has publicly denied any personal knowledge of the investment, stating his sons manage such business matters.
about Abu Dhabi Investor Buys $500M Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto FirmUAE $187M Trump Deal Sparks Corruption, Jail Warning
A $500 million investment by a United Arab Emirates entity into a Trump-linked cryptocurrency firm has ignited a political firestorm, with senior U.S. Democrats warning of potential criminal charges. The deal, which directed $187 million to Trump family entities just days before his 2017 inauguration, preceded a controversial reversal of U.S. policy granting the UAE expanded access to restricted artificial intelligence chips. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) has labeled the sequence “brazen, open corruption” and warned those involved could face jail time, framing the transaction as a bribe-for-technology swap that compromised national security.
about UAE $187M Trump Deal Sparks Corruption, Jail WarningHouse Democrats Accuse SEC of Political Bias in Crypto Enforcement
Top House Democrats have launched a scathing critique of the Securities and Exchange Commission, alleging political interference and selective enforcement in high-profile cryptocurrency cases. In a detailed letter, lawmakers specifically targeted the SEC’s handling of actions against Tron founder Justin Sun, citing his financial ties to Trump-affiliated projects and raising national security concerns about his connections to China. This development coincides with the faltering prospects of a crucial crypto market structure bill in Congress, creating a perfect storm of regulatory uncertainty and political tension.
about House Democrats Accuse SEC of Political Bias in Crypto EnforcementPakistan Partners with World Liberty Financial to Pilot USD1 Stablecoin
In a significant move to modernize its financial infrastructure, Pakistan has entered into a strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLF) to explore the integration of the USD1 stablecoin into its regulated digital payments ecosystem. This collaboration, one of WLF’s first publicly announced agreements, signals Pakistan’s proactive approach to engaging with global fintech innovators while aligning with warming diplomatic ties with the United States. The initiative aims to enhance cross-border settlement efficiency and support the nation’s broader digital currency ambitions.
about Pakistan Partners with World Liberty Financial to Pilot USD1 StablecoinPakistan Partners with Trump-Linked DeFi Project for Stablecoin Remittances
Pakistan has entered a strategic partnership with a digital finance venture linked to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to leverage blockchain technology to modernize its financial infrastructure. The country’s Ministry of Finance has signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, an affiliate of the World Liberty Financial DeFi project, to explore integrating the USD1 stablecoin for cross-border remittances and trade. This move is central to Pakistan’s ambition to become a crypto hub and to streamline the flow of over $36 billion in annual worker remittances, even as the Trump family connections draw scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.
about Pakistan Partners with Trump-Linked DeFi Project for Stablecoin RemittancesTrump-Backed World Liberty Launches $20M DeFi Lending Platform
World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance company with prominent backing from former U.S. President Donald Trump and his family, has launched a new multi-chain lending and borrowing platform called World Liberty Markets. The platform, which went live this week, has rapidly attracted approximately $20 million in supplied assets, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s ambitions in tokenized finance and real-world asset (RWA) integration.
about Trump-Backed World Liberty Launches $20M DeFi Lending PlatformTrump-Linked Crypto Firm Seeks Federal Stablecoin Bank Charter
A cryptocurrency venture with ties to former President Donald Trump’s family has applied to form a federally regulated national trust bank, a move that would place its USD1 stablecoin under the direct supervision of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. If approved, World Liberty Financial would join Anchorage Digital as only the second crypto-native firm to secure such a charter, marking a significant step in the integration of digital assets into the traditional financial regulatory framework.
about Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Seeks Federal Stablecoin Bank CharterCrypto Bill Delayed Until 2029 Due to Election Politics: TD Cowen
A landmark cryptocurrency regulatory bill faces a potential three-year legislative delay, with final implementation not expected until 2029, as political strategy surrounding the 2026 midterm elections takes precedence. According to analysis from investment bank TD Cowen, the CLARITY Act—designed to establish clear rules for digital assets—is now caught in a partisan stalemate, with Democratic senators reportedly considering procedural tactics to stall progress until after the next election cycle. The delay pushes the prospect of comprehensive U.S. crypto regulation into the next presidential administration.
about Crypto Bill Delayed Until 2029 Due to Election Politics: TD Cowen