United States sees Progress in Web3 Banking Industry through Partnership between WLFI and Vaulta
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform with ties to the Trump family, and Vaulta, formerly known as the EOS Network, have announced a strategic partnership worth $6 million. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of blockchain-powered financial systems and integrate decentralized and traditional financial services in the United States.
Vaulta's New Direction
Vaulta, which has redirected its focus to create a Web3-enabled banking infrastructure, will see its native digital token, now known as "A", integrated into WLFI's reserve portfolio. This move reflects confidence in Vaulta's revised mission to transform financial services in the U.S. through blockchain technology.
USD1 Integration
The deeper integration of WLFI's stablecoin, USD1, into Vaulta's services is a central component of the partnership. USD1, among the top five stablecoins globally, has experienced substantial growth since its launch in March 2025, with its circulation surpassing $2.1 billion. The surge in USD1's growth was primarily driven by a $2 billion funding initiative led by the Abu Dhabi-based MGX fund and Binance.
WLFI's Expanding Portfolio
WLFI, which already holds a diversified portfolio exceeding $75 million in cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, has also launched a crypto-lending app. On July 22, WLFI acquired 3,473 Ethereum tokens, raising its total ETH holdings to 73,616 tokens, collectively worth an estimated $275 million.
Regulatory Scrutiny
The partnership and WLFI's political connections have raised potential conflict-of-interest concerns, amplifying regulatory scrutiny. While the White House maintains that there is no direct government involvement with WLFI, and assets linked to Trump are managed independently via family trusts, the firm's political connections do attract attention, especially as it aims for broader adoption within mainstream finance.
From a regulatory perspective, WLFI's plans to become publicly traded and their token tradability are subject to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clearance. The ongoing regulatory and liquidity challenges in the rollout of WLFI’s treasury and public trading strategy are highlighted by recent disclosures from fintech firm ALT5 Sigma, which aims to establish a crypto treasury centered on WLFI tokens.
Looking Ahead
Despite the regulatory challenges, the partnership between WLFI and Vaulta represents a significant step forward in the integration of blockchain technology into traditional financial services. The collaboration also aligns with broader institutional trends, where rising interest in Ethereum is being fueled by expanding ETF access and favorable investment inflows.
As part of its expansion strategy, Vaulta is also planning collaborations to extend blockchain infrastructure across Hong Kong. WLFI, on the other hand, is expected to enhance support for decentralized payments, tokenized asset transactions, and on-chain yield generation through the inclusion of USD1 in its services.
The partnership between WLFI and Vaulta serves as a testament to the growing interest in decentralized finance and the potential for blockchain technology to transform traditional financial services. However, the regulatory landscape remains a significant hurdle that both companies must navigate to achieve their goals.
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Investing in technology, specifically blockchain, is a key component of Vaulta's new direction as they aim to create a Web3-enabled banking infrastructure. This strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is worth $6 million and aims to integrate decentralized and traditional financial services in the United States, further boosting Vaulta's focus on transforming financial services through blockchain technology.
With the integration of WLFI's stablecoin, USD1, into Vaulta's services, both companies are taking a significant step forward in the integration of blockchain technology into traditional finance, exemplifying the growing interest in decentralized finance and the potential for blockchain to transform traditional financial services.
