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World Liberty Financial Plans Apple Pay–Linked Debit Card and Consumer App, Signs Bithumb MOU

The push signals a pivot to consumer payments for USD1 during a volatile stretch for the WLFI token.

Overview

  • Co-founder Zak Folkman told Korea Blockchain Week attendees that a debit card connecting USD1 to Apple Pay and a retail app will launch very soon.
  • The forthcoming app is described as a blend of peer-to-peer payments and trading features, framing the product as a “Venmo meets Robinhood” experience.
  • Bithumb said it signed a memorandum of understanding with World Liberty Financial to explore business opportunities in Korea, though specific plans were not disclosed.
  • Folkman reiterated that the company will not build its own blockchain and will remain chain-agnostic across technologies and distribution platforms.
  • WLFI has fallen roughly a third since launch and recently traded near $0.20–$0.21, reflecting continued price volatility as the consumer rollout approaches.