Trump-backed venture eyes Nasdaq-listed treasury model to boost WLFI adoption
World Liberty Financial, a digital asset venture supported by members of the Trump family, is preparing to establish a publicly traded treasury company with the goal of holding large reserves of its WLFI governance tokens. The plan seeks to raise about $1.5 billion, positioning the company among a growing class of listed firms that maintain significant cryptocurrency holdings.
Industry sources familiar with the matter said the structure would likely involve a shell company already listed on the Nasdaq, which World Liberty would acquire and repurpose as a crypto treasury. The approach mirrors strategies used by other digital asset-focused firms that leverage stock market access to attract institutional capital.
“The public treasury model allows digital asset ventures to tap traditional equity markets while expanding crypto exposure for shareholders,” said a blockchain investment strategist based in New York. “It’s a hybrid approach that combines corporate finance with digital asset management.”
This move comes at a time when publicly traded crypto treasuries have collectively amassed tens of billions of dollars in digital assets. In 2025 alone, companies following this model have raised an estimated $79 billion for cryptocurrency purchases.
World Liberty Financial launched last year with ambitions to develop a crypto lending platform and has since introduced USD1, a dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at everyday payments and settlements. According to public financial disclosures, Donald Trump holds 15.75 billion WLFI tokens and reported $57.4 million in income from their sale in 2025.
Supporters believe the listing could boost market visibility and provide greater liquidity for WLFI, while critics warn of volatility risks tied to digital assets.
With the listing strategy advancing and investor outreach under way, World Liberty’s plan could mark another milestone in the mainstream integration of crypto-based corporate structures.
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