Huobi launches defi token $wlfi, supported by Trump

Huobi (HTX) is publishing the World Liberty Financial World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), a highly-profile, distributed financial (DEFI) project funded by members of the Donald Trump family. Deposits in the form of $WLFI will begin trading today on August 29, 2025 at UTC+8 (05:00 PM IST) and will begin trading on September 1, 2025.

Project Overview

World Liberty Financial is a startup that seeks to combine both traditional finance (TRADFI) and decentralized finance to provide opportunities for both retail and institutional investors. Two basic tokens make the ecosystem work: $WLFI – a governance token that grants you the right to vote in the future. USD1 – The 1:1 peg against the US dollar is reportedly supported by the US Treasury Department and cash deposits and other equivalent securities to maintain stability and compliance. The project attracted a lot of attention earlier this year after reports showed they had more than $500 million in funding.

The role of Huobi in launch

Huobi, also known as HTX, has confirmed it was the first big exchange to list $WLFI. The list highlights the diversification of offerings that Huobi pursues and the increasing share of politically affiliated and institutionally supported crypto assets.

According to industry observers, the action could make Huobi a solution setter in a way that integrates a wealth of projects into a mainstream trading platform. Nevertheless, there is also competition where other major exchanges can make list announcements, allowing for even greater liquidity and access.

Political and market importance

The Trump family’s participation has given a certain twist to the launch. The Cryptocurrency Projects Association is not a general political group, but you may find favorable and unfavorable scrutiny. Analysts believe this is one of the most viewed Defi launches this year, not only in its financial impact, but also in its political storyline. Other participants warn that WLFI and associated Stablecoin USD1 could be subject to more intense scrutiny by US regulators, particularly in the context of a surge in regulatory attention paid to politically affiliated digital assets.

Community response

The responses across the crypto community were inconsistent. Most traders are excited about the WLFI outlook that will shake up the Defi sector, while others are wary of liquidity, ability to exchange and longevity of tokens.

Speculations on social platforms are also made about whether rival exchanges such as Binance could potentially become participants in listing races. The growing interest around WLFI indicates that its availability has greater initial trading activity.