Trump-Backed USD1 Stablecoin Gains Momentum with Major Partnerships and TRON Integration
USD1 emerges as a key player in the stablecoin market amid high-profile deals and blockchain integrations
The cryptocurrency landscape witnessed significant developments in 2025 with the launch and expansion of USD1, a stablecoin backed by World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform associated with the Trump family [1]. The digital asset has quickly gained attention through strategic partnerships and major investment deals, positioning itself as a notable competitor in the rapidly growing stablecoin sector.
Origins and Launch
USD1 stablecoin represents the latest crypto venture from Trump's World Liberty Financial, which started operating in October 2024 and has already raised $550 million [5]. The stablecoin entered the market during a period of explosive growth for the sector, with Tether reporting $13 billion [4] in net profits for 2024 and Circle having launched an IPO [2] with a market cap today of 33 billion dollars [3].
Major Investment Deal Powers Growth
The most significant development for USD1 came through its role in facilitating a massive investment transaction. Abu Dhabi investment firm MGX announced a $2 billion investment to buy a stake in Binance, with USD1 selected as the stablecoin to complete this deal [6]. This represents one of the first major institutional investments in the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
The deal was announced by WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff at the Token2049 Dubai crypto conference in late April, marking a significant milestone for the relatively new stablecoin. However, despite the high-profile deal, USD1's performance on Binance has been described as generating limited traction, which analysts found notable given the family's ties to MGX.
TRON Blockchain Integration
In a major technical development, TRON DAO announced the first minting of USD1 stablecoin on the TRON blockchain in June 2025, backed by US assets. This integration represents a strategic expansion into one of the blockchain industry's most prominent stablecoin platforms. TRON integrates Chainlink for USD1 [7]. The TRON network has established itself as a leader in stablecoin infrastructure, and TRON's lending protocol JustLend has experienced explosive growth, with deposits and borrowing volumes tripling in 2025, with lending deposits peaking at $740 million [8].
Market Position and Revenue Structure
Companies associated with the Trump family are positioned to receive up to 75% of profits from token sales and up to 60% from the company's income, highlighting the commercial significance of USD1's success for World Liberty Financial.
The stablecoin market experienced significant growth in 2025, with USD1 joining established players like USDT and USDC as dominant forces, driven largely by its selection for MGX's Binance investment.
Industry Context
The launch of USD1 comes during a period of unprecedented growth in the stablecoin sector. Stablecoins are now considered a "systemically important" part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with their role in facilitating large-scale institutional transactions becoming increasingly prominent.
Future Outlook
World Liberty Financial has announced plans for additional partnerships beyond the TRON integration, suggesting continued expansion efforts for USD1. The stablecoin's success in facilitating the MGX-Binance deal demonstrates its capability to handle large-scale institutional transactions, potentially opening doors for similar high-value use cases.
As the stablecoin market continues its rapid expansion, USD1's performance will likely depend on its ability to build sustainable adoption beyond high-profile partnership announcements and establish itself as a reliable infrastructure component for both decentralized and centralized finance applications.