https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-linked-crypto-venture-world-liberty-trust-granted-bank-status-in-unprecedented-move-for-presidentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-linked-crypto-venture-world-liberty-trust-granted-bank-status-in-unprecedented-move-for-presidenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-linked-crypto-venture-world-liberty-trust-granted-bank-status-in-unprecedented-move-for-president#u44882Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:21:58 +0000World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm linked to the Trump family, has received preliminary approval to launch a bank. The firm, also known as World Liberty Trust, obtained a conditional bank charter approval from a US regulator. This development has sparked concerns among lawmakers and watchdogs about potential conflicts of interest.Why it mattersThe approval marks an unprecedented move for a president, with concerns raised about potential self-dealing. World Liberty Financial is a crypto firm backed by the Trump family. The firm's bank charter approval allows it to operate as a bank, pr