World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump-linked decentralized finance project, has announced plans to launch a new debit card that will connect to Apple Pay and allow users to spend its USD1 stablecoin directly at merchants. The announcement came during Korea Blockchain Week, highlighting WLFI’s push to bring stablecoins into mainstream retail payments.
What’s Coming
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The debit card is expected to launch in the coming weeks and will enable users to make purchases using USD1, WLFI’s stablecoin introduced earlier this year.
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WLFI will also roll out a retail app designed as a hybrid of Venmo and Robinhood, combining peer-to-peer payments with crypto trading tools.
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Unlike many blockchain startups, WLFI confirmed it will not build its own chain. Instead, the company will operate in a chain-agnostic way, leveraging existing networks.
Expansion Moves
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WLFI has signed a memorandum of understanding with a major South Korean exchange to support its regional expansion and adoption strategy.
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The project, which raised a $550 million war chest through token sales earlier this year, aims to use the debit card as a key step toward integrating stablecoins into everyday financial systems.
Challenges Ahead
While USD1 adoption has been growing, WLFI’s native token has experienced volatility, reflecting the uncertainties surrounding new crypto ventures. Analysts note that the success of the debit card will depend on merchant acceptance, regulatory approval, and the overall user experience.
Why It Matters
WLFI’s debit card marks one of the most ambitious attempts yet to merge stablecoins with real-world finance. By tying its payments to Apple Pay, the project could make crypto spending seamless for everyday users — but the execution will determine whether this is a breakthrough or just another experiment in digital payments.
