Eric Trump Pushes for Crypto Growth in South Korea as WLFI Expands
, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has called for accelerating crypto growth in South Korea, describing the country as a major economic hub.
He made the remarks during a at the Upbit D Conference in Seoul, highlighting South Korea’s potential role in the global crypto market and expressing his interest in expanding within the region.
In his words, “Korea is doing it the best out of any country in Asia,” adding that countries not taking similar steps are falling behind.
This aligns with his position as Vice President of the Trump Organization, where he has shown interest in introducing its services to South Korea.
“We will be there both in terms of the digital asset space and in terms of hard real estate,” he said.
The Trump family has remained a strong backer of the crypto economy since Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory. President Trump has set the pace for integrating digital assets into global economic policy, encouraging frameworks that support adoption—particularly in China with its state-backed stablecoin, Voyage.
WLFI and the Trump Family’s Crypto Bet
Through World Liberty Finance (WLFI), a digital asset investment company established in 2024, the Trump family has deepened its foothold in the market. , which has gained significant traction amid the growing popularity of stablecoins.
USD1 has emerged as one of the quickest-growing networks in the market, reaching a $2.2 billion market capitalization as of September 1, according to Artemis.
WLFI’s native token has also boosted the , according to a recent report by FinanceFeed. At press time, the token’s market capitalization stood at $5.12 billion, with a trading volume of $886 million. Earlier in the day, the asset surged to a high of $0.2214 before sharply falling to $0.203.
Despite this growth, WLFI has not mirrored the broader bullish sentiment in the market. The asset has recorded a 10% decline over the past 30 days—a clear indication of investor caution and bearish positioning.
