Rumor suggests US may use USD1 stablecoin for $12B Iran asset payment

Following the release of details from a U.S.-Iran peace memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Iran's Mehr News Agency, a rumor is circulating on social media platforms, including X, regarding the unfreezing of $12 billion in Iranian assets. The payment, which represents half of a $24 billion total to be released before negotiations, could be made using USD1, a stablecoin from the DeFi project World Liberty Financial (WLFI), according to the rumor. The project is described as having close ties to President Donald Trump. The crypto news account Solid Intel added that officials are reportedly considering this possibility, with any transaction requiring approval through a governance vote by World Liberty Financial. The rumor has not been confirmed by the U.S. or Iranian governments, nor by World Liberty Financial.