PALM BEACH, FL — World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol associated with the Trump family, has officially announced the launch of the World Liberty Forum. The invitation-only event is scheduled to take place on February 18, 2026, at Mar-a-Lago, bringing together a high-profile group of leaders from the financial, technology, and policy sectors.
Event Overview and Objectives
The forum is designed as a flagship convening for approximately 300 participants, including Fortune 500 executives, global investors, and senior policymakers. According to the organizers, the summit aims to address the rapid evolution of global financial markets and the reshaping of the economic order as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary.
Key topics on the agenda include:
- The rise of digital assets and decentralized finance.
- The proliferation and economic impact of artificial intelligence.
- Management of complex geopolitical risks.
- Public-private collaborations intended to reshape the global economy.
Key Participants and Leadership
The forum features a roster of influential speakers from major financial and regulatory institutions. Confirmed participants include David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs; Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton; and Michael Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Other notable attendees represent the intersection of finance, sports, and private equity, such as Gerry Cardinale (Managing Partner of RedBird Capital and owner of AC Milan), Behdad Eghbali (Co-Founder of Clearlake Capital), and Gianni Infantino (President of FIFA).
Donald Trump Jr., a co-founder of WLFI, described the gathering as an “unmatched concentration of decision-makers” focused on defining the next century of American innovation and leadership.
Strategic Context and Market Impact
The announcement comes as World Liberty Financial seeks to transition from its initial token launch phase to a more institutional-facing platform. Zach Witkoff, co-founder and CEO of WLFI, noted that the forum would serve as a platform for “accelerated development” and further announcements regarding the project’s ecosystem.
Last year, the project introduced USD1, its native digital dollar stablecoin. At the upcoming forum, the team expects to unveil further developments following the recent launch of World Liberty Markets, a lending and borrowing protocol.
The announcement has already influenced market sentiment. Following the news, the WLFI token saw a stabilization in price, and adoption of the USD1 stablecoin has reportedly risen. Analysts suggest that the involvement of high-level institutional figures and regulators may be seen as a move toward greater institutional credibility for the protocol, which has previously faced scrutiny regarding its governance and tokenomics.
About World Liberty Financial
World Liberty Financial is a DeFi protocol and governance platform inspired by the vision of President Donald J. Trump. The project aims to democratize access to financial tools through transparent, blockchain-based solutions, positioning itself at the forefront of the convergence between traditional institutional finance and decentralized technology.
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