Billionaire crypto asset support from Trump-aligned World Liberty proposed, reports Bloomberg News
World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by Donald Trump and his family, is set to raise $1.5 billion by creating a Nasdaq-listed public company holding its World Liberty tokens (WLFI). This ambitious plan, first reported by Bloomberg News on Friday, is currently underway.
The company aims to achieve this by undertaking a reverse takeover of an existing shell company, a strategy designed to expedite the listing process. This transition is expected to transform the WLFI tokens from non-transferable governance tokens into tradable assets, thereby enhancing liquidity and market presence.
Key details of the plan have been confirmed, including the target fundraising amount of $1.5 billion via the issuance of 200 million shares at $7.50 each. The fundraising will be split between a direct stock offering and a private placement. Eric Trump, son of Donald Trump, is set to join the board of the public entity, with other WLFI co-founders taking up key governance roles.
World Liberty Financial has already raised about $550 million through prior token sales, with notable investors including Tron founder Justin Sun. Trump has publicly disclosed holding a significant amount of WLFI tokens and reported $57.4 million income from token sales in 2025 financial disclosures, adding transparency to the family's involvement.
While the final deal structure and investor discussions are still being finalized, multiple consistent reports from credible sources such as Bloomberg, Cointelegraph, and official SEC filings indicate that this initiative is not mere speculation, but a confirmed and underway endeavour.
The creation of a public company to hold WLFI tokens will provide a platform for increased liquidity and market presence, potentially opening up new opportunities for the venture. As the details of the plan continue to unfold, the crypto community eagerly awaits the Nasdaq listing of WLFI tokens, marking a significant milestone for the industry.
[1] Bloomberg News: World Liberty Financial Seeks $1.5 Billion in Fundraising [2] Cointelegraph: World Liberty Financial to List WLFI Tokens on Nasdaq [3] World Liberty Financial SEC Filings [4] Justin Sun's Twitter Announcement of Investment in World Liberty Financial [5] Donald Trump's 2025 Financial Disclosures
- World Liberty Financial, in its efforts to increase liquidity and market presence, plans to invest the raised funds in technology-driven projects that will boost the value of its World Liberty tokens (WLFI), thereby making them tradable assets for investing in the emerging crypto market.
- As World Liberty Financial prepares to list its WLFI tokens on Nasdaq, the company's stakeholders, including existing investors like Tron founder Justin Sun, anticipate a surge in tech-focused financial opportunities, propelled by the intersection of finance, technology, and the crypto industry.
