As you know, I’ve been very bullish on WLFI. I was glued to the launch last week, trading it on Bybit and watching the wild price swings. To be honest, the first week’s price action was not what I anticipated. But yesterday, something even more dramatic happened: the WLFI team blacklisted Justin Sun. Yes, the founder of Tron. His WLFI wallets were frozen after accusations of market manipulation. What a crazy twist in this already wild launch. Today, let’s break it all down and also look at some other important crypto and airdrop updates you may have missed.
Justin Sun’s WLFI Wallet Blacklisted After $9 Million Transfer
The news hit fast. Justin Sun’s WLFI address was blacklisted after a $9 million transfer to HTX. This came just days after WLFI opened trading. On-chain sleuths at Arkham and Nansen flagged the address almost instantly.
The community speculated Sun was preparing to dump his WLFI tokens. The blacklisting fueled fears that WLFI might be restricting certain users from selling during the launch. That’s not the kind of drama you want in week one.
Sun pushed back on X. He said the transfer was just “routine testing” of deposits and dispersion. He emphasized he had no intention of selling tokens and that the amounts were small. Still, the optics were bad.
This comes after Sun promised he wouldn’t sell soon, even calling WLFI “too powerful” to flip quickly. But let’s be real—moving millions of tokens to an exchange he controls raised eyebrows.
By Thursday, WLFI had fallen below $0.18, down more than 40% from launch highs. As an early presale investor myself, watching that red candle hurt. But hey, this is crypto—we’ve seen crazier weeks. Bloomberg even quoted my take on the early WLFI price action. You can read that here.
The $500 Million Freeze and Growing Dispute
The story escalated quickly. Reports surfaced that more than $500 million worth of WLFI tokens tied to Sun were frozen. Two wallets linked to him were blocked, cutting off access to a huge stash.
Sun went public, demanding his tokens be unlocked. He argued that tokens are “sacred and inviolable” and warned the move could damage confidence in WLFI. He reminded everyone he was one of the biggest early backers, helping raise funds in the presale.
The WLFI team pointed to his transfers to HTX as the reason for the freeze. And given HTX offers up to 20% yield for WLFI deposits, people assumed Sun was farming rather than hodling.
The community reaction wasn’t kind. Many said WLFI should cut all ties with Sun. Others mocked him for needing ChatGPT to write his apology post. One thing is clear: the WLFI launch already has more drama than most projects see in a year.
For me, this shows how messy crypto politics can get. I’ve been part of launches before, but watching a heavyweight like Sun get blacklisted in real-time was surreal.
Airdrop Updates You Shouldn’t Miss
While the WLFI saga was burning up X, airdrop farmers had plenty to do. Staying on top of claims is half the battle, and I know how easy it is to forget about airdrops you farmed months ago.
Here are two fresh updates worth your time:
- Linea Built Airdrop Claim is live – If you interacted with Linea’s testnet or ecosystem, check eligibility.
- Union Airdrop Checker is live – Cross-promo rewards and retroactive farming are becoming common. Make sure you don’t miss free tokens.
I’ve lost track of airdrops in the past, only to realize later I was eligible. Nothing feels worse than missing “free” crypto. That’s why I keep monitoring updates on AirdropAlert—it saves time and sanity.
Check out this list of the latest gaming airdrops.
Trump Tariffs Ruled Mostly Illegal
The crypto world wasn’t the only place with fireworks this week. A U.S. appeals court ruled that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. The ruling undercuts one of the pillars of his economic policy.
The tariffs remain in place until mid-October, giving time for an appeal. But the bigger story is the uncertainty. Markets hate uncertainty, and this ruling injects plenty.
I remember during Trump’s first term, tariffs would send stocks and currencies flying. Now, with his second term and crypto policies in full swing, these rulings could create even more volatility across markets.
Dogecoin Treasury by CleanCore Solutions
We’ve officially reached the point in the cycle where meme coins get corporate treasuries. CleanCore Solutions just raised $175 million to launch a Dogecoin Treasury.
Elon Musk’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, is now Chairman of the Board. The Dogecoin Foundation and House of Doge are backing it. The plan is to anchor Dogecoin as part of CleanCore’s reserves.
Over 80 investors joined, including big names like Pantera and GSR. The idea is to treat Dogecoin like a serious treasury asset, with institutional frameworks for governance and staking-like rewards.
When I first bought Dogecoin years ago, mining it on an old PC, I never imagined Nasdaq-listed companies would be building treasuries around it. Wild times.
Gold Surges to Over $3,500
Not everything pumping right now is a coin. Gold just hit a record high above $3,500 an ounce. That’s a 34% gain this year alone.
Investors are piling in on rate-cut bets and political risk hedging. Central banks are buying too, which always adds fuel. Some analysts even see gold pushing toward $4,000 in the next 18 months.
I don’t trade gold much, but I keep an eye on it. When gold runs, it often signals broader fear in markets. And fear usually means opportunity for crypto.
You can trade gold on Bybit as well.
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Final Thoughts
The headline of the week is clear: Justin Sun blacklisted. WLFI’s launch has been nothing short of chaotic, with wallet freezes, accusations, and a massive price dump. Still, I’m holding my position. I believe in WLFI’s vision long-term, even if the road is messy.
Meanwhile, airdrops keep flowing, Trump’s tariffs face legal trouble, Dogecoin gets a corporate treasury, and gold is ripping. This is why I love markets. There’s never a dull moment, and every week brings a new twist.
If you’re farming, trading, or just watching, stay sharp. Crypto is back in full drama mode, and it’s only September.
If you enjoyed this blog, you may want to check our other crypto news updates.
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