TLDR:
- Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff confirmed USD1 will launch October 6 on Aptos with broad DeFi integration.
- USD1 will have day-one support from wallets and exchanges including OKX, Gate.io, Backpack, and Petra Wallet.
- WLFI plans to issue a new debit card to connect USD1 and other crypto balances with everyday spending.
- Asset tokenization is on WLFI’s roadmap, starting with real estate, oil, and gas markets.
The stablecoin race is shifting again. This time, it is Donald Trump Jr. stepping into the spotlight with World Liberty Financial. The firm’s upcoming USD1 token is moving onto Aptos, a blockchain that has been gaining traction for speed and scale.
Alongside it comes a payment card linking crypto to everyday use. The rollout is set for early October, drawing fresh attention from investors and developers.
USD1 Stablecoin to Launch on Aptos Network
Donald Trump Jr. joined World Liberty Financial CEO Zach Witkoff in confirming that USD1 will debut on the Aptos blockchain on October 6.
Witkoff explained that USD1 will integrate directly with Aptos DeFi protocols from launch. That includes Echelon Market, Hyperion, Thala Labs, Panora Exchange, and Tapp Exchange. The design gives the stablecoin instant liquidity and trading utility.
Wallet providers and exchanges are also preparing support. Aptos confirmed that platforms such as Petra Wallet, Backpack, OKX, OneKey, Bitget Wallet, Nightly, and Gate.io will allow USD1 access at launch. This means both retail and institutional users can transact from day one.
Aptos highlighted that the network has already become a hub for stablecoins and tokenized assets. According to its official channel, more than $1 billion worth of stablecoins already circulate on the chain, alongside $720 million in real-world assets.
WLFI Expands Into Payments and Asset Tokenization
Alongside the stablecoin, WLFI is preparing a new debit card that links crypto balances to everyday transactions. Witkoff stated that the card is part of a wider push to make digital assets more usable in daily life.
The company also outlined plans to expand into tokenization of traditional asset classes. Early priorities include real estate, oil, and gas. WLFI said the approach would let investors access traditionally illiquid markets through blockchain-based products.
The Aptos ecosystem framed the move as its first integration with a stablecoin built on the Move programming language. In a post on X, the Aptos team emphasized that its low fees and sub-second speeds provide the rails for financial products designed at scale.
Stablecoins already supported on Aptos include USDC, USDT, and PYUSD. By adding USD1, WLFI and Aptos are positioning themselves in a crowded market where adoption often depends on liquidity and cross-platform access.
