Key facts
- The White House hosted UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026.
- World Liberty Financial, a Trump family business, paid $250,000 in USD1 stablecoin bonuses to UFC fighters.
- The event celebrated President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the U.S.'s 250th anniversary.
- USD1 stablecoin's market cap rose to $4.41 billion following the event.
- WLFI token saw a 6% price increase in the 24 hours prior.
The White House hosted UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, an event that celebrated the United States' 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a business associated with the Trump family, provided $250,000 in USD1 stablecoin bonuses to fighters, separate from other fight-night bonuses. The main card featured Ilia Topuria against Justin Gaethje, with Alex Pereira facing Cyril Gane in the co-main event. The official broadcast confirmed that UFC fighters were paid entirely in USD1 stablecoin. Zach Witkoff, co-founder and CEO of WLFI, stated that USD1 makes U.S. dollars more accessible and faster. This event boosted the market cap for USD1 to $4.41 billion and increased its trading volume by 30%, while the WLFI token jumped 6% to $0.0604. The stablecoin has faced recent scrutiny, with Justin Sun's HTX delisting it amid disputes.