Trump-Linked WLFI Token Gains Interest as Treasury Asset Among Public Companies, Says Co-Founder

World Liberty Financial’s native token, WLFI, is drawing fresh attention from publicly traded companies looking to diversify their corporate treasuries with digital assets. Co-founder Zak Folkman revealed the development during a speech at the Permissionless conference in New York on June 25, citing a noticeable uptick in interest from public firms exploring WLFI as part of their financial strategies.

Folkman credited MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-forward treasury model—pioneered by Michael Saylor—as a key influence in the trend.

“There has been a lot of interest from several public vehicles who want to use WLFI to be held in their treasuries as well,” he said, as reported by Bloomberg.

MicroStrategy’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation—over $60 billion worth—has reshaped how many public companies view crypto. The firm’s success has inspired companies in Japan, the U.K., and Norway, including Metaplanet, The Smarter Web Company, and Green Minerals, to consider similar plays with Bitcoin and other tokens.

Now, that attention appears to be expanding beyond the major cryptocurrencies. According to Folkman, some of these companies are eyeing WLFI as a complementary asset to existing holdings like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Tron—especially as a hedge against inflation and currency risk.

The WLFI token, which currently functions within the World Liberty Financial ecosystem, has been gaining traction as a potentially viable asset class, especially following World Liberty Financial’s announcement that it will soon release its first audit. The audit will provide details on the reserves backing its USD1 stablecoin project—an effort to bring greater transparency to the initiative.

In tandem, the company also shared plans to roll out a new mobile application targeting retail users, expanding WLFI’s accessibility beyond institutional circles. The app is expected to serve as a gateway to the broader World Liberty Financial ecosystem, offering users access to token management, staking, and payments.

As companies look beyond fiat to diversify treasuries and brace for economic volatility, digital assets like WLFI are positioning themselves not just as speculative tools—but as strategic financial instruments.