The sixth-largest bank in the US just announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase in a push to massively expand digital asset access for banking clients and institutional investors.

PNC says it will allow customers to buy, hold and sell Bitcoin and crypto assets while also providing banking and treasury management services for Coinbase.

PNC CEO Bill Demchak tells CNBC the partnership will support clients who use stablecoins for payments, empowering digital money movement across retail, wealth and corporate clients.

“We’re not going to produce a stablecoin per se, certainly not in our own name, but we’ll be a wallet, a provider for any coin that any of our clients want to use.”

Demchak says PNC and Coinbase explored a similar partnership years ago but paused due to regulatory restrictions.

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Major US Bank Launching Bitcoin and Crypto Wallet ‘For Any Coin’ in New Coinbase Partnership

A healthcare tech company is warning millions of Americans that their personal data has been stolen by hackers.

Data breach notices from Vermont and California’s state governments say Episource – which provides software and other solutions to healthcare plans and providers – suffered a hack affecting 5.4 million people.

Episource told regulators and its clients that on February 6, 2025, the firm “found unusual activity in our computer systems.” Upon investigation, Episource discovered that bad actors were able to “take copies” of data on their computers.

“We quickly took steps to stop the activity. We began investigating right away and hired a special team to help us. We also called law enforcement.

We turned off our computer systems to help protect our customers and their patients and members. We learned that a criminal was able to see and take copies of some data in our computer systems.”

According to Episource’s statement, the data stolen includes health insurance data like health plans/policies, insurance companies, member/group ID numbers, and Medicaid-Medicare-government payor ID numbers.

It also included health data such as medical record numbers, doctors, diagnoses, test results, images and care. Other personal data was also compromised, including birthdays and Social Security numbers.

The company says it is “not aware” of any misuse of the data so far.

Episource didn’t go into details about how the criminals accessed their computers, but one of its clients, Sharp HealthCare, told its customers that Episource was a victim of “ransomware.”

Following the breach, Episource says it is taking “many steps” to mitigate and help prevent something similar from happening in the future, including “making our computer systems even stronger than before.”

It’s also offering clients two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

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5,400,000 Americans’ Personal Health Information Stolen in Massive Ransomware Attack on Medical Billing Company

China’s foreign ministry has reportedly confirmed that a visiting Atlanta-based banker who works for the financial service behemoth Wells Fargo has been prohibited from leaving the country.

CNN reports that the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that the exit ban placed on Chenyue Mao is due to her involvement in a criminal case.

Mao serves as managing director at Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

“According to Chinese law, the case is under investigation, and Ms. Mao is temporarily unable to leave the country and is obligated to cooperate with the investigation. During the investigation, the authorities will ensure that her legal rights are protected.”

The bank, which operates overseas branches in Shanghai and Beijing, decided to suspend all travel to China following the exit restrictions.

“We are closely tracking this situation and working through the appropriate channels so our employee can return to the United States as soon as possible.”

It is not clear how Mao is linked to the criminal case. Just last month, she was elected the new chair of FCI, a global association of companies formerly known as the Factors Chain International.

In a statement to the BBC, the US embassy in Shanghai says that the Chinese government has long imposed exit bans on US citizens and other foreign nationals, often without a clear and transparent judicial process.

“We track these cases closely, and have raised our concern with Chinese authorities about the impact these arbitrary exit bans have on our bilateral relations and urged them to immediately allow impacted US citizens to return home.”

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Wells Fargo Banker Banned From Leaving China After Being Allegedly Implicated in Criminal Case: Report

Payments platform Square is announcing Bitcoin (BTC) as an option for merchants as its parent company Block (XYZ) jumps 10% after being added to the S&P 500.

In a new thread on the social media platform X, Block chief executive Owen Jennings says that sellers using Square can now receive the top crypto asset by market cap as a form of payment.

“Today we’re onboarding our first few Square sellers for the new native Bitcoin acceptance experience this is the way!”

Block, which was founded by former Twitter executive Jack Dorsey in 2009, recently announced that it had been added to the S&P 500, causing its stock price to rally. The firm released a statement noting that this is just the beginning for them.

Block first announced BTC payments were coming to its platform in May. At the time, the firm also said that paying with BTC would be as easy as “scanning a QR code at checkout” for customers.

Miles Suter, Bitcoin product lead at Block, said that the addition of BTC would empower merchants.

“Block has long been a champion of Bitcoin, focused on making it more accessible and usable in our everyday lives. Rolling out a native Bitcoin experience to millions of sellers brings us one step closer to that goal.

When a coffee shop or retail store can accept Bitcoin through Square, small businesses get paid faster, and get to keep more of their revenue. This is about economic empowerment for merchants who like to have options when it comes to accepting payments.”

XYZ is trading for $79.50 at time of writing, a fractional increase on the day. On July 15th, the stock was valued at $66.

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Jack Dorsey’s Square Announces Bitcoin (BTC) Payments As Parent Company Block Jumps 10% on S&P 500 Addition

Bitcoin (BTC) possesses more upside potential even as it sits just below the record high reached mid this month, according to crypto analytics platform Swissblock.

The analytics platform says that while Bitcoin is hovering close to the all-time high, the risk posed to the crypto king by the broader economic trends and global financial conditions remains low.

Swissblock says the low macro risk is a “rare and historically bullish” signal for the flagship crypto asset.

According to Swissblock, the reason Bitcoin has enjoyed only a slight uptick over the last couple of days is due to the fact that “bulls are not bidding aggressively.”

“They’re waiting for volatility.”

Bitcoin is trading at $117,589 at time of writing.

The analytics platform says that Bitcoin could appreciate by around 17% from the current level before the short-term holders of the crypto king find themselves underwater based on the Short-Term Holder Cost Basis Model.

“Short-Term Holders are active but not overheated.

Profit-taking is present, but the Short-Term Holder risk zone (approximately $138,000) hasn’t been reached.

This suggests there’s still room for expansion before we see any panic selling or euphoria.”

According to Swissblock, the bullish cycle for Bitcoin has not ended despite altcoins outperforming over the short term.

“BTC is acting as the structural anchor, not the explosive leader.

The bid is rotating into Ethereum, Solana, and high-impulse altcoins.

BTC holds. Altcoins move.

The cycle isn’t ending. It’s evolving.”

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Bitcoin Flashing Rare and Historically Bullish Signal, According to Analytics Firm – Here’s the Outlook

The chief executive of crypto investment firm Galaxy says that Ethereum (ETH) looks primed to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in the coming months.

In a new interview with CNBC Television, Mike Novogratz says that if the top altcoin were to hit the $4,000 price tag again, it would trigger a “price discovery” phase for the asset, one that could see it outpace the crypto king.

“Ether is caught up a lot. It feels like if ETH takes out $4,000, it goes into price discovery. And so we feel kind of destined to at least knock on the $4,000 ceiling a few times. The narrative [that] Ether is really powerful in the market was really short.

And now we have not just one, we have two major ETH treasury companies and another one coming, and they’re raising capital every day and buying Ether. And so there’s not a lot of supply of ETH, and so I think ETH probably has a chance of outperforming Bitcoin in the next three to six months.”

Ethereum is trading for $3,756 at time of writing, a 4% gain on the day.

Moving on to the crypto king, the billionaire says that the top crypto asset by market cap appears destined to hit a price tag of $150,000.

“We’re in price discovery [for] a lot of these things. And so $150,000 seems to me a decent target…. We have seen sellers that have come in, and so it’s not a one-directional trade. There have been some sellers that have come in and have slowed things down, but it feels like we’re destined to go higher as long as this narrative continues.

If Trump changes his mind, you know, and says, hey, we’ve done such good work, the economy doesn’t need lower rates, that would that would, you know, that would change my thesis. But until that happens, I think we’re headed towards $150,000.”

BTC is trading for $119,328 at time of writing, a 1% gain during the last 24 hours.

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Billionaire Mike Novogratz Says Ethereum Has a Chance To Outperform Bitcoin in Coming Months – Here’s Why

The top securities regulator in the US is pausing Bitwise’s plan to convert its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) almost immediately after approving it.

Two days ago, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave an “accelerated” approval of Bitwise’s proposal to convert BITW to a spot ETF.

“Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘Exchange Act’) and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘NYSE Arca’ or ‘Exchange’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘Commission’) a proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1 (‘Proposal’), to amend NYSE Arca Rule 8.500-E (Trust Units) and to list and trade shares (‘Shares’) of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (‘Trust’) under amended NYSE Arca Rule 8.500-E (Trust Units). The Proposal was subject to notice and comment.

This order approves the Proposal on an accelerated basis.”

Then, in a separate letter dated on the same day, the SEC informed Bitwise of its plan to pause, or “stay“, the accelerated approval.

“This letter is to notify you that, pursuant to Rule 431 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, 17 CFR 201.431, the Commission will review the delegated action. In accordance with Rule 431(e), the July 22, 2025 order is stayed until the Commission orders otherwise.”

Experts speculate that the SEC might be putting the ETF approval plans on pause while it aims to establish standards across different crypto ETFs.

The current BITW fund is 90% focused on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), with the remaining 10% being spread across eight large-cap digital assets.

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Approves Then Pauses Bitwise ETF Offering Wide Crypto Exposure

Scammers are reportedly posing as bank fraud investigators to steal money from unsuspecting victims.

According to WPLG Local 10, the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) in Florida has issued a warning about the scheme and is urging the public to be vigilant amid rising cases of bank-related phone scams.

WPLG reports that the BSO Pompano Beach District has already received more than a dozen complaints from residents who were tricked into handing out thousands of dollars to the scammers.

Deputies say that one victim lost $15,000 to the scheme. A couple was also tricked into giving up their debit cards and personal identification numbers (PINs), resulting in more than $9,000 in fraudulent charges.

The bad actors typically contact their prospective victims, pretending to work for the fraud department of the victim’s bank.

The scammers then claim there are suspicious activities on the victim’s account that require immediate action to protect the funds. They then tell the victims to withdraw large sums of money or hand over their debit cards and PINs.

In some cases, the scammer arranges for an Uber to pick up the money or the debit card, instructing the victim to place the envelope containing these items in the backseat and not speak to the driver.

The police say that legitimate banks will not tell their clients to withdraw money and send it through a ride-share service, nor will they ask to hand over debit cards and PINs to a third party.

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Police Issue Warning on Spread of Fake ‘Fraud Department’ Scammers as One Victim Loses $15,000 to Scheme: Report

An analyst who accurately called the 2022 crypto collapse believes that one Ethereum (ETH) rival is on the verge of a deep correction.

Pseudonymous analyst Capo tells his 129,129 subscribers on his Telegram channel that Solana (SOL) is facing resistance at the $200 level and may decline more than 68% from its current value.

“SOL update: retesting the same old $170-$200 resistance zone. Main target remains $60-$80.”

Solana is trading for $188 at time of writing, down 1.7% in the last 24 hours.

Next up, the analyst says that he is remaining bullish on Ethena (ENA), a synthetic dollar protocol built on Ethereum.

However, the analyst says ENA may have a sudden correction before continuing higher.

“One of the few altcoins I didn’t sell, as you can see on the quoted post. It has now reached the mid range at $0.50-$0.55. If the bearish scenario plays out, we could still see a last leg down towards the range low at $0.20 (all-time low). If that happens, I’ll be buying more. Same plan as before.”

Looking at his chart, the analyst suggests that Ethena may hit $1.52 after retesting the $0.19 level.

Ethena is trading for $0.49 at time of writing, up 6.2% in the last 24 hours.

Lastly, the analyst says he still believes Bitcoin (BTC) will soon enter a significant downtrend.

“BTC gives the first bearish confirmation below $115,000.”

Bitcoin is trading for $119,161 at time of writing, up marginally in the last 24 hours.

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Analyst Unveils Massive Downside Targets for Top Ethereum Rival Solana, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin and Ethena

The Trump-affiliated decentralized finance (DeFi) project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has been on an Ethereum-buying spree.

On-chain analyst Ai tells their 102,900 followers on the social media platform X that three WLFI addresses accumulated 10,013.54 Ethereum (ETH) in just six days.

The trove was accumulated for approximately $35.98 million, with an average purchase price of $3,593 per ETH, according to the analyst.

President Donald Trump’s recent financial disclosure with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics indicated he pocketed more than $57.3 million worth of income from World Liberty.

Recently, however, a corporate entity linked to Trump and his family quietly slashed its equity stake in the DeFi platform. The Trump-affiliated company DT Marks DEFI LLC previously owned a 60% stake in World Liberty.

Fine print on the platform’s website now indicates DT Marks owns approximately 40% of the equity interests in WLF Holdco LLC, which holds the only membership interest in World Liberty Financial.

World Liberty notes that WLF Holdco holds all the rights to net protocol revenues from the DeFi platform, except for net proceeds from the sale of WLFI tokens. The platform also notes that neither Trump nor any of his family members “is an officer, director, or employee of WLF Holdco LLC or World Liberty Financial.”

World Liberty launched the stablecoin USD1, which is designed to keep a 1:1 peg to the US dollar, in March.

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Wallets Linked to Trump-Affiliated World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Add $36,767,736 Worth of Ethereum: Report

Key Takeaways:

Users in 173 countries can now buy USDY using local fiat through Alchemy Pay’s global payment rails.

USDY, backed by U.S. Treasuries, combines stablecoin accessibility with yield generation on Solana.

The integration fuels broader adoption of tokenized real-world assets by reducing entry barriers for retail and institutional investors.

Ondo Finance and Alchemy Pay are redefining global access to yield-generating digital dollars. Their latest integration brings USDY, a tokenized yieldcoin backed by U.S. Treasuries, directly into the hands of users worldwide, without complex crypto onboarding. Here’s how this partnership could reshape capital flows in the evolving crypto-finance landscape.

Read More: Ondo Finance Secures $1.4B Path to Regulated Tokenized Securities with Major U.S. Broker Deal

Ondo’s USDY Gets Global Fiat Access via Alchemy Pay

Ondo Finance’s US Dollar Yield (USDY) token is now available to users in 173 countries thanks to a strategic integration with Alchemy Pay’s global fiat on-ramp network. This update enables seamless purchases of USDY using local currencies through familiar payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, regional wallets, and even domestic bank transfers.

This move drastically reduces friction for non-U.S. investors who traditionally face hurdles when acquiring dollar-based digital assets. Backed by short-term U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents, USDY gives holders access to a secure yield-bearing instrument with full transparency and 24/7 liquidity.

What sets USDY apart from stablecoins like USDT or USDC is its ability to generate yield while maintaining dollar parity. By combining the benefits of stablecoins with the yield profile of U.S. sovereign debt, USDY targets a growing class of users who want safe dollar exposure without sacrificing returns.

Read More: Alchemy Acquires DexterLab to Dominate Solana Infrastructure Amid Surging On-Chain Activity

Why the Solana Integration Matters

This offering will be even more attractive to the idea of using Alchemy Pay integrated with USDY on the Solana blockchain. The ultra-high throughput and near instant settlement time as delivered by Solana, combined with ultra-low transaction fees rates means that USDY will be among the most effective vehicles to convey dollar denominated transfers.

Whether it’s for treasury operations, cross-border settlements, or individual savings, the combination of Solana’s speed and Ondo’s yield-bearing token makes for a compelling alternative to traditional banking systems, especially in emerging markets, where inflation or access to U.S. financial products can be a challenge.

“Solana enables cost-efficient scaling, which is critical for global adoption of tokenized financial products,” noted a spokesperson from Ondo Finance.

This integration unlocks new capabilities for decentralized finance (DeFi) users as well. USDY’s compatibility with Solana-native DeFi platforms allows for collateralization, lending, and treasury automation, giving institutions more flexibility when managing liquidity across jurisdictions.

Bringing Yieldcoins to the Masses

A New Era for Tokenized Treasuries

The Alchemy Pay and Ondo partnership is another indication that we’re moving toward the world of tokenized real world assets (RWA), which continues to gain significant traction among both crypto and traditional financial service providers.

With Alchemy Pay’s fiat ramp that already covers 300+ payment channels and supports 50+ local currencies, it can build additional infrastructure to become the perfect gateway for RWA access. For users outside of the U.S without access to U.S banking, investing in tokenized Treasuries like USDY with local fiat is a game changer.

With world inflation worries, the need to have a stable cash, which can produce yield as an alternative to the local rather volatile currencies becomes essential, and USDY fits that purpose. The capacity to store money in a digital asset that has been supported by the sale of U.S. Treasuries is proving to be more tempting in areas where conventional banks offer little or no interest.

This is not just theory; real use cases are already emerging:

SMEs in Latin America and Southeast Asia are beginning to experiment with using USDY for cross-border supplier payments .

cross-border supplier payments Digital wealth apps are embedding USDY as a savings alternative for retail clients, offering yield with dollar stability .

yield with dollar stability Crypto treasuries are reallocating stablecoin reserves into USDY to optimize returns without major risk shifts .

Accelerating RWA Integration into Everyday Finance

Alchemy Pay was established in 2017, staking a claim at the point of fiat/crypto confluence since its inception. The company further expands its reach beyond traditional on/off-ramp use cases and into Web3 banking and RWA investing with this latest move.

It’s all part of their grander plan to build the groundwork for the next stage of practical crypto adoption, rather than pure speculation. Together with USDY, Alchemy Pay is planning to onboard more yield-generating RWAs through its new RWA investment platform and enable fiat investors to access real-world yields in a tokenized manner.

In the meantime, Ondo Finance is becoming one of the big fish in tokenized Treasuries. USDY is only one of the firm’s products; it’s now looking to expand its suite of products across several blockchains to serve global demand for compliant, yield-focused crypto instruments.

“Our goal is to democratize access to the kinds of assets that were once reserved for institutional players,” said Ondo’s CEO in a recent statement.

Together, Alchemy Pay and Ondo Finance are building the rails for a future where tokenized cash equivalents and digital dollar yields are not only technically feasible, but globally accessible, simple to use, and integrated into existing financial workflows.

Alchemy Pay Opens 173 Countries to Ondo’s USDY Token, Boosting Tokenized Treasury Access

Key Takeaways:

WLFI is a newly unlocked governance and utility token from the World Liberty Financial (WLF) ecosystem, aiming to bring DeFi to a U.S.-compliant, pro-freedom user base.

The token officially unlocked for trading following a 99.94% community vote on July 16, 2025 , and is expected to go live on exchanges by Q3 2025.

WLFI combines DeFi functionality, political narrative, and regulatory compliance , positioning itself as both a financial tool and ideological movement.

As decentralized finance matures, WLFI emerges not just as another token, but as a symbol of financial sovereignty and regulatory alignment. Rooted in U.S. ideals of liberty and backed by a strong governance model, WLFI is capturing attention across political and crypto circles alike.

What Is WLFI Token?

WLFI Token is the governance and utility token of the WLF Ecosystem, a comprehensive decentralized financial infrastructure designed to support lending, staking, synthetic assets, and liquidity farming. WLFI stands for “Wealth, Liquidity, Finance, and Innovation,” symbolizing the project’s goal of redefining capital flow in the Web3 world.

Developed by a group of DeFi veterans and institutional advisors, WLFI Token serves as both a governance token, allowing users to vote on key protocol changes and a utility token, enabling staking rewards, fee discounts, and early access to product launches.

How WLFI Token Begins? A Story Behind World Liberty Financial

The WLFI Token can be traced to the increasing political, financial, and blockchain technology amalgamation. Founded as the World Liberty Financial, the project is presented as an ambitious financial movement that is going to help to restore the liberty by economically empowering the society. With a crest of pro-liberty propaganda support and the predictable connection with the individuals on the conservative political stage, namely U.S. President Donald Trump: WLF; and its token WLFI, it did not take long to be noticed by the masses alongside its purpose and timing.

At the moment, the decision to issue a proposal to WLFI token trading on the Independence Day (July 4th, 2025) becomes one of the main milestones in the path towards WLFI. Launched symbolically on the American day of freedom, the launch marked a proclamation of an increased monetary autonomy to the crypto-sided, liberty-based community. This proposal was not just about listing a token; it was about igniting a movement. WLFI is not only designed to be a tradable digital asset, but also a representation of ideals such as sovereignty, financial autonomy, and free-market values.

What Does WLFI Token Aim for?

Wlfi Token is not merely an electronic asset, but a commendation of a larger project by World Liberty financial (WLF) to redesign the way decentralized finance (DeFi) can meet ideals of liberty, regulatory compliance and fair competition. Naturally, the design of the token and its prospective functionality are called to occur within numerous scenarios of the WLF ecosystem, guaranteeing long-term sustainability in utility and governance-related areas. The following are the major goals WLFI Token aims at accomplishing:

Main point 1: Governance Empowerment

WLFI is aimed at putting financial control back into the users hands; this is among its core missions. The holders of the WLFI token will be naming on-chain voting processes, whereby decisions on the protocol improvements, treasury management, and ecosystem development may be made. Decentralized governance adoption will facilitate the decrease of centralized control and encourage community-driven financial infrastructure at WLF. This entails establishment of proposals regarding new DeFi products, listing requirements, and amendments to the policies on tokenomics, in a transparent manner.

Main point 2: U.S.-Compliant Access to DeFi

WLFI distinguishes itself by aiming to operate within the regulatory frameworks of the United States. Rather than avoiding regulation, the protocol embraces legal compliance to provide users with access to DeFi tools in a lawful manner. This includes mechanisms for KYC/AML compliance, partnerships with regulated custodians, and developing interfaces for tax-friendly reporting. The goal is to make decentralized finance accessible to U.S. citizens and institutions without violating financial laws, an effort that sets WLFI apart from many anonymous or offshore DeFi projects.

Main point 3: Stablecoin and DeFi Adoption

To build a sustainable decentralized economy, WLF is focusing on encouraging the use of stablecoins and expanding DeFi applications. WLFI will integrate with stablecoins that are either fully backed or algorithmically managed, giving users a reliable store of value and medium of exchange. Simultaneously, WLF plans to roll out lending protocols, staking systems, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) within its ecosystem, where WLFI acts as both a governance token and a utility asset for fee discounts, reward incentives, and liquidity boosts.

Main point 4: Distribution Fairness and Market Stability

Fair distribution and price stability are at the heart of WLFI’s tokenomics. The project aims at avoiding the undue control of the ecosystem by whales and centralized entities. This is done by conducting capped token sales, open allocation framework, and anti-manipulation strategies at the time of listing in the market. In addition, WLFI will also have staggered release dates of the contributors and the team members so that there are no major early dumps to ensure greater fairness to the retail investors and long-term followers of the project.

What Are the Pros and Cons of WLFI Token?

Like any digital asset in the DeFi space, WLFI Token comes with both strengths and challenges. Its design is rooted in strong principles of decentralization, regulatory compliance, and equitable participation. However, some limitations and risks also need to be considered by potential investors and users. The pros and cons of WLFI Token are listed below:

The Pros of WLFI Token Are:

Regulatory Compliance in the U.S.

Unlike many DeFi tokens that operate in legal gray zones, WLFI aims to comply with U.S. financial regulations. This gives it a unique advantage in reaching institutional users and retail investors looking for legitimacy and protection in their DeFi engagements.

Built-in Governance Utility

WLFI empowers holders to participate in governance, including voting on key protocol decisions. This ensures the ecosystem evolves based on community consensus rather than top-down control by founders or early investors.

Commitment to Fair Distribution

WLFI tokenomics emphasize preventing whale dominance and manipulation. The project has implemented measures like capped presales, gradual vesting schedules, and anti-dumping protections to support healthy price discovery and long-term growth.

Focus on DeFi and Stablecoin Adoption

With an emphasis on building DeFi protocols and integrating stablecoin use, WLFI creates practical value for users beyond just speculative holding. Users can stake, lend, or participate in decentralized exchanges within a broader WLF ecosystem.

Strong Narrative and Community Appeal

With themes tied to “financial liberty” and anti-centralization, WLFI resonates with users who seek financial sovereignty. This philosophical angle adds narrative value and attracts grassroots community support.

The Cons of WLFI Token Are:

Still in Early Development Stage

Many of WLFI’s promises including DeFi integrations, governance systems, and ecosystem applications are still under development or in planning. This creates uncertainty and reliance on the team’s future execution.

Regulatory Exposure and Risk

While U.S. compliance is a pro, it also means WLFI must continuously adapt to evolving regulations. Changes in SEC or CFTC policies could impact the token’s availability, functions, or user base.

High Competition in DeFi Governance Tokens

WLFI enters a saturated space with established players like UNI (Uniswap), AAVE, and COMP. Gaining market share and developer traction will require more than ideology; it will need strong technical delivery and real user adoption.

Limited Historical Performance

As a relatively new token, WLFI lacks a track record in market performance, governance participation rates, or adoption metrics. This can make it harder for risk-averse investors to evaluate its long-term potential.

Market Volatility and Liquidity Concerns

Since it is still in early days and is fairly launched, liquidity depth might not be deep initially. This may cause extreme changes in price and difficulties when large trades are attempted without slippage.

What Are the Differences Between World Liberty Financial and WLFI Token?

World Liberty Financial and WLFI Token are two terms that describe two different, but definitely linked, elements of the same system. Wlf is the umbrella platform and the decentralized organization that is aimed at creating a compliant, DeFi-driven environment of freedom, whereas WLFI Token is the governance and utility token that drives operations within the entire WLF ecosystem.

To compare the two better, the table below makes a direct comparison:

Criteria World Liberty Financial (WLF) WLFI Token Definition A decentralized financial organization focused on promoting regulatory-compliant DeFi systems A governance and utility token used within the WLF ecosystem Function Builds DeFi infrastructure, governance frameworks, and services Powers governance voting, staking, and transactions within the platform Core Role Acts as the main protocol and development team behind ecosystem innovations Serves as the main medium for community participation and rewards Legal/Structural Identity Positioned as a decentralized but U.S.-compliant financial initiative A digital asset launched under WLF’s tokenomics and regulatory approach Launch Timeline Founded prior to the launch of WLFI Token as the base project Token launched as part of WLF’s roadmap to enable community ownership Use Cases Provides services like staking platforms, DeFi apps, and ecosystem governance tools Used for voting, staking, yield participation, and potential governance User Interaction Users interact with the protocol through dApps, platform dashboards, or developer tools Users hold or trade the token on exchanges, or use it in governance apps Revenue/Value Generation Generates value via product offerings and protocol adoption Gains value through utility, scarcity, and participation demand

WLFI Token Launch Date

The WLFI Token’s journey toward public tradability has hit major milestones over the past months, transforming it from a locked governance asset into a tradable token poised for launch.

The WLFI Token was initially non-transferable and reserved for community votes. As of early July 2025, the team confirmed that WLFI “could become tradable soon,” marking its transition from a governance-only model to market-ready status.

A pivotal moment arrived in mid-July when a governance vote passed with 99.94% support, officially approving the unlock and tradeability of WLFI. However, the official timeline for listings and actual token distribution remained unspecified.

WLFI trading is expected to begin by September 2025, with only community-held tokens unlocking immediately; team and advisor allocations will remain locked until future governance approvals. This staged launch strategy is designed to maintain market balance, ensure fair distribution, and avoid sudden token dumps.

In summary:

July 9, 2025 : Governance vote launched to unlock WLFI trading

July 16, 2025 : Vote passed with 99.94% approval

By September 2025 : WLFI expected to start trading on CEXes and DEXes, with phased unlocking of community tokens

Read More: WLFI Token May Soon Go Live: $80M Buzz, Transfer Proposal Sparks Massive Community Shift

WLFI Price Prediction 2025 and from 2026 to 2030

WLFI Token, which is launching with a reported valuation of $1.5 billion, is projected to experience major growth across the coming years. With strong brand backing from the Trump family, a large user base, and growing institutional interest, WLFI is expected to make a notable mark on the crypto markets.

Below is a price forecast table based on insights from sources like CCN, 99Bitcoins, and market speculation across SLEX, InsideBitcoins, and others.

Year Predicted Price Key Highlights End of 2025 $0.022 Despite an expected listing at $0.075, early investor sell-off may drag the price down by year-end. End of 2026 $0.009 Even with a potential DeFi platform launch, limited innovation or traction could result in further decline. End of 2027 $0.005 Without major technological breakthroughs or adoption, bearish momentum may continue. End of 2028 $0.003 Increased competition and lack of distinctive value could hurt long-term investor confidence. End of 2029 $0.0015 WLFI could face declining relevance in the Web3 ecosystem, especially if Trump’s influence fades. End of 2030 $0.0007 By this stage, WLFI may be overshadowed by more robust DeFi ecosystems and reduced public interest.

These projections are speculative and depend on market cycles, political influence, and real user engagement.

While short-term volatility is expected due to speculative trading and limited liquidity, WLFI’s branding power and strong governance model may support long-term price appreciation. If the project can expand beyond hype into real use cases such as financial inclusion, tokenized assets, or decentralized governance; then prices approaching $5 by 2030 are feasible. However, success hinges on both market sentiment and actual ecosystem development.

Read More: Trump-Linked WLFI Stablecoin Surges to $1.25B Volume in 24H—USDT Rival Emerges?

How to Buy WLFI Token?

Here are 4 steps to buy WLFI Token:

Step 1: Connect a Web3-compatible wallet like MetaMask to the WLF official website.

Step 2: Choose your preferred token (ETH, USDC, USDT, WETH) to purchase WLFI.

Step 3: Enter the purchase amount, review terms, and click “Buy Now.”

Step 4: Confirm the transaction in your wallet. WLFI tokens will appear after on-chain confirmation.

Note: WLFI Tokens remain non-transferable and serve only governance purposes until further community votes

Conclusion

The WLFI Token marks a major step in creating a U.S.-compliant governance-driven crypto ecosystem. While it doesn’t offer traditional financial upside, it aims to decentralize control, enable regulatory-safe DeFi access, and stabilize token distribution. For institutional players, it represents a compliant governance model. For retail users, it raises questions about utility versus influence.

Its holistic utility, well-structured tokenomics, and transparent roadmap indicate serious long-term potential. With an upcoming launch slated for Q3 2025 and strategic backing already in place, WLFI could become one of the most significant DeFi token launches since the rise of AAVE or UNI.

Yet as with all crypto investments, it’s essential to do your own research (DYOR) and monitor developments carefully. With the WLFI ecosystem showing signs of maturity even before launch, early engagement could prove rewarding for those seeking exposure to next-generation decentralized governance and financial tools.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that all information, including our ratings, advices and reviews, is for educational purposes only. Crypto investing carries high risks, and CryptoNinjas is not responsible for any losses incurred. Always do your own research and determine your risk tolerance level; it will help you make informed trading decisions.

WLFI Token – Why Is Everyone Talking About It Now?

Two stocks purchased by investment legend Warren Buffett’s firm in the first quarter of the year have witnessed significant gains in 2025.

Filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this year indicate Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought 238,613 new shares of Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) in Q1, worth approximately $204 million.

The Omaha-based holding company also bought 112,401 new shares of Heico Corporation (HEI), an aerospace and electronics firm. Those new shares were worth nearly $50 million in Q1.

Domino’s stock is up more than 2.5% in the past five days, more than 4% in the past month and more than 13.5% year-to-date. Heico’s stock is up more than 35% in 2025.

Berkshire Hathaway added shares in both firms while hawking $3.23 billion worth of stock in the financial giants Citigroup, Bank of America and Capital One in Q1.

Buffett’s firm completely exited Citigroup in the first quarter, unloading its remaining 14,639,502 shares worth about $1 billion.

Berkshire sold an additional 48.7 million Bank of America shares in Q1, worth about $2.19 billion, and 300,000 shares in Capital One exposure, worth more than $46 million.

Buffett’s firm also sold all of its remaining 40,180,168 shares of the Brazilian fintech Nu Holdings, which were worth more than $416 million.

Beyond banking, Berkshire also reduced positions in Charter Communications, DaVita, T-Mobile and Liberty Media’s Formula One stock.

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