World Liberty debit card and tokenization roadmap arrived at TOKEN2049 when CEO Zach Witkoff announced plans to launch a debit card and tokenize assets, signalling a move toward payments and asset digitization.
Zach Witkoff comments at crypto conference Singapore
Speaking at TOKEN2049 in Singapore on 1 October 2025, Witkoff told attendees: “We are definitely rolling out a debit card that’ll bridge crypto assets with everyday spending,” as reported by Reuters. He framed the product as an on‑ramp to convert token‑based funds into spendable balances at the point of sale.
When will the debit card pilot program start?
Witkoff said the pilot is due to begin in the next quarter, and that the card could be live in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026, per Reuters. Consequently, the staged approach suggests World Liberty will test operations and compliance before wider rollout.
Real estate tokenization and USD1 stablecoin peg
World Liberty also outlined plans for tokenizing assets such as real estate and natural resources, including oil and gas tokenization. The company intends these tokens to trade against a dollar‑pegged stablecoin the firm calls USD1. Yet, crucial details on custody, reserve management and legal frameworks remain to be disclosed.
Are political ties affecting tokenization markets?
Donald Trump Jr. joined the panel and said the firm is “100% not a political organisation,” according to Reuters. Nonetheless, observers and some regulators have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest and consumer protection, given the venture’s high‑profile backing.
Why tokenization matters for markets, regulators and users
For traders and institutions, a working debit card tied to tokenized assets could increase on‑chain transaction volumes and broaden use cases for tokenized securities.
Regulators will focus on the stablecoin’s reserve model and the custody arrangements for tokenized commodities.
Notably, the U.S. Senate’s 17 June 2025 passage of a stablecoin bill was described as a “watershed moment” for digital assets and will shape issuer responsibilities and reserve rules (Reuters).
In my experience as an industry advisor, I recommend insisting on audited reserve statements and independent custody before engaging with products that combine payments and tokenization.
In past projects, requiring monthly attestations and third‑party custody reduced onboarding friction and improved institutional confidence.
For ongoing coverage, see our World Liberty coverage and our briefing on Trump-backed crypto.
Source: https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/10/07/world-liberty-debit-card-pilot-tokenization-roadmap-unveiled/