Trump’s Financial Empire Makes Waves With $10 Million WLFI, $125K SEI Purchase

bitcoinistPublicado em 2025-02-20Última atualização em 2025-02-21

Resumo

United States President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial announced another round of investments this week to further build its crypto...

United States President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial announced another round of investments this week to further build its crypto portfolio. According to on-chain data, World Liberty Financial withdrew $10 million USDC from its Coinbase account to purchase 200 million WLFI tokens and another $12k to buy 547,990 SEI tokens, with an average price of $0.228.

Both transactions were recorded last February 20th, as reported by Onchain Lens. The crypto firm’s latest transaction coincided with the release of its macro strategy last February 12th.

Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Howard Lutnick Joins Trump’s Cabinet As Commerce Secretary

Trump Family’s Foray Into Crypto Continues

World Liberty Financial is a crypto and DeFI project supported by the US President and some family members, including Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Barron Trump. It aims to strengthen the US dollar’s position in the highly competitive DeFi space.

According to company records, Trump and his associates control 60% of the WLF, which assigns them 75% control over the firm’s revenue and access to 22.5 billion tokens. Trump’s family also owns most of the Trump Media & Technology Group, which recently announced its shift to crypto after starting with financial services.

Total crypto market cap currently at $3.15 trillion. Chart: TradingView

WLF’s Macro Strategy – What We Know So Far

Last February 12th, Trump’s crypto company announced the creation of the Macro Strategy, a strategic token reserve that aims to boost its competitiveness in DeFi. In a Twitter/X post, WLF shared that this new project aims to enhance stability, foster growth, build trust, and promote strategic partnerships with financial institutions.

WLF recently received a boost from Tron’s Justin Sun, who invested at least $75 million in its native token, making him one of the most prominent investors. However, Sun’s entry into the company was criticized due to his alleged links with illegal financial activities. Aside from Sun’s investment, WLF has offered various deals to its investors, making it one of the biggest crypto launches to date.

WLF Continues To Boost Holdings, As Criticisms Start To Trickle In

WLF continues its expansion in the crypto market thanks to Trump’s backing and the entry of Sun. According to a BitMart Research report, as of February 9th, the company has sold $455 million worth of tokens. Trump’s crypto project generated $319 million from selling its 21.3 billion tokens at $0.015 each. And for its second round of sales, the company earned another $136 million.

Related Reading: Crypto Tax Incoming: Nigeria Eyes Digital Assets For Revenue Boost

However, WLF remains at the center of controversy due mainly to its links with the Trump family. According to some critics, Trump’s crypto project is self-serving and only benefits the president’s immediate family members and allies.

Featured image from ClutchPoints, chart from TradingView

Christian Encila

Christian Encila

Christian, a journalist and editor with leadership roles in Philippine and Canadian media, is fueled by his love for writing and cryptocurrency. Off-screen, he's a cook and cinephile who's constantly intrigued by the size of the universe.

Related Posts

Dogecoin

Dogecoin Price Fails Break Above Macro Pocket Amid Bearish Developments

2 days ago
Ethereum

Ethereum Retests Symmetrical Triangle Pattern, Analyst Sets Next Target

2 days ago
AI generated image of an Asian customer buying BTC

HK Asia Holdings Buys One Bitcoin and Its Stocks Surge by Over 90%. Will BTC Bull Explode?

2 days ago
A Bitcoin Breakout Is on the Horizon

Best Crypto to Buy as Bitcoin Breakout Is on the Horizon – Hype Rules the Market

2 days ago
New Crypto Users Can Benefit from Best Wallet

Tether Helps Guinea Explore Blockchain Tech; New Crypto Users Could Benefit from Best Wallet Token Presale

3 days ago
Meme Coins to 10X as Waller Hints at Another Fed Rate Cut

Meme Coins That May 10x as Waller Hints at Another Fed Rate Cut

3 days ago

Leituras Relacionadas

Google Cracks Down on 'AI Poisoning'

Google has taken a strong stance against "AI poisoning," a new form of manipulation where advertisers subtly feed information to influence AI-generated answers like those in Google's AI Overview. Unlike traditional SEO, which aims for higher website rankings, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) seeks to have a brand or product recommended within the AI's response itself. This is particularly valuable as AI summaries, often perceived as neutral and comprehensive, can shorten the consumer decision path and directly influence purchases. The article illustrates the issue with a "hot dog experiment," where fabricated content was quickly picked up and presented as fact by AI. GEO exploitation is potent because AI models aggregate information from various sources—reviews, articles, forums—and can mistake coordinated marketing campaigns for genuine consensus. This threatens the core credibility of search engines. While Google's updated spam policy now explicitly covers attempts to manipulate AI-generated content, enforcement faces challenges. Google can leverage its long experience fighting SEO spam, using penalties like ranking demotion. However, sophisticated "gray area" tactics, such as sponsored third-party reviews or industry reports, are harder to distinguish from legitimate promotion. Other AI players, like Microsoft, have taken a more open approach to GEO, viewing it as a new channel for brands. Ultimately, as AI becomes a primary information source, maintaining the trustworthiness of its answers is a critical challenge for all platforms.

marsbitHá 18m

Google Cracks Down on 'AI Poisoning'

marsbitHá 18m

When Futu Turns into a Matchmaking Corner: Overseas Identity Becomes the Hard Currency for the Middle Class

When Futu Becomes a Matchmaking Corner: Overseas Status as the New Hard Currency for China's Middle Class Following a severe penalty announcement from Chinese regulators on May 22nd targeting offshore brokerages like Futu, its app community unexpectedly transformed into an impromptu matchmaking platform. Users posted相亲 (matchmaking) requests, explicitly seeking partners with overseas residency or citizenship, revealing a stark new reality: for China's middle class, an overseas identity has become a crucial asset. The regulatory crackdown, which restricts mainland Chinese residents from opening new accounts to buy overseas securities like US stocks, has sharply escalated the value of a foreign passport or permanent residency. This status now acts as a gateway to global asset allocation—including US equities, offshore property, and foreign currency deposits—effectively becoming a new form of "hard currency." Its scarcity, non-transferability (except through marriage, inheritance, etc.), and role as a hedge against domestic uncertainty have driven its premium. The article traces the evolution of how China's middle class views overseas resources: from an investment for opportunity (2000s), to risk diversification (2010s), and now to a mandatory "insurance policy" for financial access. With the regulatory window closing for many, the demand is shifting towards securing such status for the next generation through international education. The surreal scene of high-performing investors posting dating resumes underscores a 2026 where financial talent can be secondary to the right passport.

marsbitHá 1h

When Futu Turns into a Matchmaking Corner: Overseas Identity Becomes the Hard Currency for the Middle Class

marsbitHá 1h

Understanding Bound in One Article: The "Multi-signature + Timelock" Escape Mechanism and the Off-Chain Matching Black Box

**Title**: Understanding Bound: The Escape Mechanism of "Multi-Sig + Time Lock" and the Off-Chain Matching Black Box **Summary**: Bound Exchange, evolved from the earlier radFi platform, introduces a novel approach to Bitcoin trading by combining self-custody security with exchange-like speed. Its core mechanism relies on a 2-of-2 multi-signature (multi-sig) address for user deposits. One private key is held by the user via a passkey, and the other is held by Bound. This setup requires both keys to sign any transaction, preventing Bound from unilaterally accessing user funds (non-custodial). To address the risk of Bound becoming unavailable, a 3-month timelock is integrated into the Bitcoin script. After this period, users can withdraw their assets with just their single signature, ensuring an escape hatch. For trading, Bound operates a concentrated liquidity AMM. However, as Bitcoin L1 lacks smart contracts, the AMM curve, liquidity management, and trade price calculations occur off-chain in Bound's backend database. On-chain Bitcoin transactions serve only as final settlement receipts for pre-determined amounts. This creates a centralization point: the critical sequence of trade execution—which determines the exact price along the curve for each order—is managed off-chain by Bound in a non-transparent "black box." While the 2-of-2 setup protects user本金 (principal), the pricing and ordering of trades introduce potential operational MEV risks, as the order processing is invisible and unverifiable on-chain. In practice, users can also connect external wallets (like Unisat) for fully self-custodied trading, but this requires manually signing every transaction. The platform currently supports deposits of BTC and Runes only.

marsbitHá 1h

Understanding Bound in One Article: The "Multi-signature + Timelock" Escape Mechanism and the Off-Chain Matching Black Box

marsbitHá 1h

Amid Internal and External Challenges, Is Ethereum's Neutral Route Still Viable?

"Ethereum is facing a dual crisis of market pressure and internal challenges. Its native token ETH is in a mid-term downtrend, with negative sentiment prevailing, weak price action, and significant outflows from ETFs. The ETH/BTC ratio has hit a ten-month low, and institutional holdings have shrunk. Concurrently, the Ethereum Foundation has seen a major exodus of core personnel following its commitment to a neutral, non-commercial development roadmap focused on censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security (CROPS). This stance has sparked debate. Critics, including former members, argue that the ecosystem lacks a dedicated, well-funded entity to promote ETH's commercial value and compete with rival chains. Proposals suggest creating a new, independent body to drive adoption and token value, forming a dual-model with the Foundation. While some investors view the personnel changes as normal turnover and remain bullish on Ethereum's long-term fundamentals, the immediate path forward is unclear. Analysts believe Ethereum must execute its technical roadmap (like upcoming upgrades), clarify governance, and focus on high-value sectors like DeFi and tokenization to convert its technological edge into a compelling investment thesis. The current downturn tests whether its decentralized model can adapt to balance core principles with commercial competitiveness."

marsbitHá 1h

Amid Internal and External Challenges, Is Ethereum's Neutral Route Still Viable?

marsbitHá 1h

Technology Has No Barriers, 24/7 Trading is the Key to Hyperliquid's Success

The article argues that Hyperliquid's competitive edge lies not in technological superiority but in its 24/7 trading model, which fundamentally challenges traditional finance's fixed market hours. Based in Singapore with an 11-person team, Hyperliquid has generated significant revenue and trading volume. Its core advantage is the ability to facilitate trading continuously, including during weekends when major exchanges like the CME are closed. This was demonstrated when Hyperliquid listed a SpaceX pre-IPO perpetual contract on a Sunday, allowing the market to price the company hours before traditional institutions opened. This disruption has drawn regulatory scrutiny from traditional giants like CME and ICE, who cite risks like lack of KYC and market manipulation. However, the article suggests their concern stems from Hyperliquid eroding the "time monopoly" of established markets. The piece contrasts Hyperliquid's synthetic derivatives—pure price-betting contracts with no underlying asset or centralized issuer—with other models like PreStocks (dependent on real股权) and Ondo (licensed but targetable). Hyperliquid's code-based, decentralized structure makes it resilient to takedowns, even if founders face legal action. Ultimately, the author concludes that while it raises legitimate regulatory questions, Hyperliquid's "unforgeable" competitive barrier is the time advantage of non-stop trading, a feature legacy systems cannot replicate.

marsbitHá 1h

Technology Has No Barriers, 24/7 Trading is the Key to Hyperliquid's Success

marsbitHá 1h

Trading

Spot
Futuros

Artigos em Destaque

Como comprar WAVES

Bem-vindo à HTX.com!Tornámos a compra de Waves (WAVES) simples e conveniente.Segue o nosso guia passo a passo para iniciar a tua jornada no mundo das criptos.Passo 1: cria a tua conta HTXUtiliza o teu e-mail ou número de telefone para te inscreveres numa conta gratuita na HTX.Desfruta de um processo de inscrição sem complicações e desbloqueia todas as funcionalidades.Obter a minha contaPasso 2: vai para Comprar Cripto e escolhe o teu método de pagamentoCartão de crédito/débito: usa o teu visa ou mastercard para comprar Waves (WAVES) instantaneamente.Saldo: usa os fundos da tua conta HTX para transacionar sem problemas.Terceiros: adicionamos métodos de pagamento populares, como Google Pay e Apple Pay, para aumentar a conveniência.P2P: transaciona diretamente com outros utilizadores na HTX.Mercado de balcão (OTC): oferecemos serviços personalizados e taxas de câmbio competitivas para os traders.Passo 3: armazena teu Waves (WAVES)Depois de comprar o teu Waves (WAVES), armazena-o na tua conta HTX.Alternativamente, podes enviá-lo para outro lugar através de transferência blockchain ou usá-lo para transacionar outras criptomoedas.Passo 4: transaciona Waves (WAVES)Transaciona facilmente Waves (WAVES) no mercado à vista da HTX.Acede simplesmente à tua conta, seleciona o teu par de trading, executa as tuas transações e monitoriza em tempo real.Oferecemos uma experiência de fácil utilização tanto para principiantes como para traders experientes.

334 Visualizações TotaisPublicado em {updateTime}Atualizado em 2025.03.21

Como comprar WAVES

Discussões

Bem-vindo à Comunidade HTX. Aqui, pode manter-se informado sobre os mais recentes desenvolvimentos da plataforma e obter acesso a análises profissionais de mercado. As opiniões dos utilizadores sobre o preço de WAVES (WAVES) são apresentadas abaixo.

活动图片

Categorias popularesright-arrow

Etiquetas Popularesright-arrow