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Video President Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
World Liberty Trust, a crypto venture linked to President Trump, has been conditionally granted a national bank charter, marking the first time a company owned by a sitting president's family has received bank status in the U.S.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 8 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 18 Aug 2026.
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Your fintech startup just faced a new competitor backed by political weight and regulatory grace. Expect a faster race for crypto banking licences, and act now to clarify your regulatory strategy.
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8 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Aug 2026
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