HTX delists Trump family stablecoin USD1 after wallet freeze dispute

The Justin Sun-linked exchange said World Liberty Financial froze some of its on-chain addresses and warned it may pursue legal action unless the restriction is lifted.

USD1

Summary

HTX has delisted USD1, a stablecoin tied to the Trump family, after a dispute with World Liberty Financial over frozen wallets. The Justin Sun-linked exchange said some of its on-chain addresses were frozen, limiting its ability to handle the token, and it warned that legal action may follow if the freeze is not reversed. The episode highlights a key control point in centralized stablecoins, where issuers can blacklist blockchain addresses and restrict transfers when they choose.

Terms & Concepts
  • stablecoin: A crypto token designed to track a fixed value.
  • on-chain addresses: Blockchain wallet addresses used to send or receive tokens.