World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance project supported by President Trump and his son, published a post on June 11 announcing that it will serve as a naming partner for the UFC Freedom 250 “Night of the Best Performance Award,” donating $250,000 USD1 stablecoins to the prize pool.
WLFI Donates to the UFC Freedom 250 Prize Pool Structure
According to the prize pool structure announced for the event:
Award for Best Performance (2 winners): $425,000 each (provided by WLF in USD1)
Award for Best Fight (2 winners): $400,000 each
Total prize for the four night’s top prize winners: $1,650,000 (setting a UFC historical high)
UFC Freedom 250 production budget: more than $60 million (confirmed at a Morgan Stanley meeting by TKO Group Holdings COO Mark Shapiro), with roughly half offset by sponsor revenue
Main fights confirmed: Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje for the lightweight unified championship; Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane in the heavyweight bout.
Current confirmed figures for USD1 stablecoins
According to The Block data:
Circulating supply: about $4.4 billion
Rank: the sixth-largest USD stablecoin by total supply
In a statement, Zach Witkoff, co-founder and CEO of WLFI, said: “Winning in Washington should mean you get the money right away, not waiting until the bank opens. USD1 makes it easier and faster to get dollars than ever before.”
WLF’s confirmed disclosure of conflicts of interest and investigation background
According to WLF disclosure documents and related investigative reports:
WLFI token revenue allocation: 75% of WLFI token sale proceeds flow to DT Marks DEFI LLC, an entity controlled by Trump
Reuters investigation this month: estimates that since the start of Trump’s second term, the Trump family has profited at least $2.3 billion from four major crypto projects; World Liberty is the largest source of revenue, with over one million external investors collectively suffering approximately the same net loss during the same period
UAE-related arrangements: it is reported that, in the days before Trump’s inauguration, an entity associated with UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed an agreement to secretly acquire 49% of WLF for $500 million; MGX, led by Tahnoon, uses USD1 to settle a $2 billion investment into Binance
U.S. House investigation: the above arrangements prompted inquiries by the House into potential conflicts of interest and national security issues, including the timing of U.S. exports of AI chips to the UAE
The White House said Trump’s assets are held in trust funds managed by his children, and stated that no conflicts of interest exist.
Regulatory framework for the confirmation of USD1
January 2026: World Liberty Trust Company filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank for USD1 stablecoin issuance, custody, and redemption; if approved, USD1 will be fully under federal regulatory oversight
GENIUS Act: signed into law by Trump in July 2025, establishing a federal regulatory framework for stablecoin payments in the U.S.
Clarity Act: facing obstacles, in part due to how to address the financial connections between the president and WLF; lawmakers from both parties push for the inclusion of ethical provisions
FAQ
How is the $1.65 million prize pool for UFC Freedom 250 composed?
Based on the structure announced for the event, the $1.65 million consists of four prize categories: the two “Best Performance Award” winners receive $425,000 USD1 each (provided by WLF), and the two “Best Fight Award” winners receive $400,000 each. In addition, Crypto.com provides a separate $1 million CRO-denominated prize pool, calculated separately from WLF’s $250,000 sponsorship.
What strategic significance does WLF’s $250,000 sponsorship have for the company?
According to reports, as early as December 2025, WLF had signed a memorandum of understanding with a mixed martial arts group to integrate USD1 into its on-chain ecosystem, and Trump’s eldest son also joined the company’s strategic advisory committee. This sponsorship is a continuation of WLF expanding USD1’s brand exposure in the fighting sports field, and is also part of efforts to strengthen brand awareness during the OCC national trust bank application and approval process.
How does USD1 compare in scale to other major stablecoins?
According to The Block data, USD1’s circulating supply has reached about $4.4 billion, making it the sixth-largest USD stablecoin. By contrast, Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) remain the two largest stablecoins by supply.
