World Liberty Trust Company
| Headquarters | Bay Harbor Islands, Florida |
|---|---|
| Key people | Zach Witkoff (president and chairman) |
| Parent | World Liberty Financial |
World Liberty Trust Company is a federally chartered American national trust bank connected to World Liberty Financial (WLFI).[1][2][3]
The bank is based in headquartered in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida.[4]
History
In January 2026, World Liberty Trust Company applied for a national banking license in the U.S. Per The Wall Street Journal, the license "would allow World Liberty Trust to issue and safeguard USD1."[5]
In August 2026, the World Liberty Trust Company's bank charter application was conditionally approved by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).[1][6] The charter would allow the World Liberty Trust Company bank to hold and manage assets on behalf of customers.[1]
On August 27, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported that Emirati Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan and co-investors held the largest stake in World Liberty Trust Company.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 "US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial". Reuters.
- ↑ Huang, Vicky Ge (2026-08-14). "Trump Family's World Liberty Financial Gets Preliminary Approval to Launch a Bank". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ "Trump-appointed regulator OKs banking license for Trump-linked crypto firm". POLITICO. Retrieved 2026-08-15.
- ↑ https://thehill.com/business/6031421-trump-family-crypto-firm-bank-charter/
- ↑ Ge Huang, Vicky (January 7, 2026). "World Liberty, Flagship in Trumps' Crypto Fleet, Seeks a U.S. Banking License". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-14/crypto-bank-tied-to-trumps-wins-preliminary-approval-from-occ
- ↑ Ballhaus, Rebecca; Kessler, Sam; Berwick, Angus (2026-08-27). "Exclusive | Trump Family's New Crypto Bank Is Backed by Abu Dhabi Sheikh". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2026-08-27.