Yigit Taha OZTURK 
Not all impactful moves in the crypto space make headlines—some happen quietly, sending ripples that may be felt much later. A recent example: World Liberty Financial has begun a stealth airdrop of its USD1 stablecoin to WLFI token holders.
USD1 Sent To Thousands Of WLFI Wallets
World Liberty Financial, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has distributed 47 USD1 tokens to each wallet that took part in the sale of the project’s native token, WLFI. Data from Etherscan, confirmed by Lookonchain and SlowMist, shows the tokens were sent in a bulk transaction late Tuesday night.
While the project has not made an official announcement, it had previously proposed this airdrop as a method to test its Ethereum-based distribution system and thank early supporters. A community vote held last month saw 99.96% approval for the airdrop.
According to earlier statements, more than 85,000 participants had completed the know-your-customer process during the WLFI sale.
Centralization And Controversy Cloud The Launch
Launched in March, USD1 is described as being fully backed by U.S. Treasury bills, USD deposits, and cash equivalents. Despite these assurances, centralization remains a key concern.
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Dune Analytics data reveals that two wallets hold 84.4% of the entire USD1 supply, with a third wallet holding 9.5%. It is unclear whether these wallets are managed by World Liberty Financial, strategic investors like Justin Sun, or third-party custodians such as BitGo.
Adding to the controversy is the Trump family’s deep involvement in the project. According to the whitepaper, Donald Trump and his three sons serve as ambassadors or public advocates for World Liberty. This has sparked conflict of interest concerns, especially among political opponents.
Senator Richard Blumenthal recently accused the Trump family of financially benefiting from WLFI, an allegation that World Liberty’s legal team has strongly denied.
Stablecoins Under Regulatory Spotlight
The airdrop comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny. The proposed GENIUS Act in the U.S. aims to enforce strict transparency and safety requirements for stablecoin issuers. Meanwhile, dollar-backed stablecoins have exceeded $250 billion in global market cap, driven by both retail and institutional demand.
With such powerful names backing it, World Liberty’s next moves will be closely watched—not just by investors, but by regulators, too.
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