The ongoing feud between HTX, the cryptocurrency exchange associated with entrepreneur Justin Sun, and World Liberty Financial raises significant concerns within the cryptocurrency landscape. On June 8, 2026, HTX announced the delisting of the Trump family’s USD1 stablecoin following allegations that World Liberty had improperly frozen certain addresses tied to the exchange.
Details of the Delisting
In a public statement, HTX claimed that World Liberty Financial (WLFI) took unilateral action to freeze its on-chain addresses, citing compliance with sanctions as a justification. This resulted in the restriction of the circulation of specific WLFI assets associated with those addresses.
“To protect our users,” HTX stated, “we have decided to delist the USD1 stablecoin and suspend trading pairs involving USD1. This action is taken to ensure the safety of user assets.”
Impact on Users and Trading
The delisting is effective immediately, with all deposit and conversion services for the USD1 token halted. Users holding USD1 will find their assets converted to Tether (USDt) at a 1:1 ratio, with specific details regarding the conversion process to be shared in due course. Additionally, trading pairs like WLFI/USDT, USD1/USDT, BTC/USD1, and ETH/USD1 have been suspended.
Allegations of Rights Violations
HTX criticized World Liberty for allegedly freezing its addresses without adequate communication or legal grounds. The exchange contends that this freeze has violated user rights and has demanded that WLFI reverse its actions. Furthermore, HTX announced plans to explore legal options to protect its users' interests.
World Liberty's Response
World Liberty, which has connections to former US President Donald Trump and his family, has remained silent about the specifics of the freeze. However, in a recent statement on social media, the platform mentioned that it maintains strict risk-based sanctions compliance controls.
Legal Battles and Tensions
The animosity between Justin Sun and World Liberty has escalated over the past few months. Sun previously sued World Liberty, claiming that the platform unlawfully froze his tokens. In turn, World Liberty filed a defamation lawsuit against him, accusing him of making false statements and violating terms of their token sale.
What Lies Ahead?
This incident spotlights the ongoing complexities in the cryptocurrency market and the regulatory challenges facing exchanges and projects alike. As HTX navigates this turbulent situation, the outcome could have lasting implications for projects linked to significant public figures.
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Source: Cointelegraph
