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WLTC Holdings LLC applies to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to organize World Liberty Trust Company, National Association as a de novo national trust company in Miami, Florida. The proposed institution will issue USD1, a fiat-backed digital asset, manage its reserve backing, and provide digital asset custody services to institutional investors, without seeking Federal Deposit Insurance. The application requests an exclusion for USD1 reserves from leverage ratio requirements and lists five proposed directors and four senior executive officers.
APPLICATION to the OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY to organize WORLD LIBERTY TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION January 5, 2026 PUBLIC VOLUME
INTERAGENCY CHARTER AND FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE APPLICATION (Check all appropriate boxes.) Type of Charter Chartering Agency ☒ National Bank ☒ Comptroller of the Currency ☐ State Bank ☐ State ☐ Federal Savings Bank or Association ☐ State Savings Association ☐ Other Special Focus Type of Insurance Application ☐ Community Development ☒ De Novo ☐ Cash Management ☐ Operating Noninsured Institution ☒ Trust ☐ Other ☐ Bankers’ Bank ☐ Credit Card ☐ Non-CEBA ☐ CEBA Federal Reserve Status ☐ Other ☒ Member Bank ☐ Nonmember Bank For OCC: ☒ Standard ☐ Expedited Proposed Depository Institution (institution) Name World Liberty Trust Company, National Association Street 1177 Kane Concourse City Bay Harbor Islands State Florida Zip 33154 Holding Company Identifying Information Name n/a Street City State Zip Contact Persons Brandi Reynolds SC Financial Technologies, LLC 4400 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 900 Miami, FL 33137 brandi@worldliberty.com Mack McCain, Esq. SC Financial Technologies, LLC 4400 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 900 Miami, FL 33137 mack@worldliberty.com
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2 (c) List and provide a copy of all applications filed in conjunction with this proposal, such as applications for holding company, trust powers, branch offices, service corporations, and other subsidiaries. (d) When available, provide a copy of all public or private offering materials and the proposed form of stock certificate, including any required restrictive legends. (e) Provide a copy of the proposed articles of association, articles of incorporation, or charter, and proposed bylaws. (f) Provide a copy of the business plan. The business plan should address, at a minimum, the topics contained in the appropriate regulatory agency’s Business Plan Guidelines. 2. Management (a) Provide a list of the organizers, proposed directors, senior executive officers, and any individual, or group of proposed shareholders acting in concert, that will own or control 10 percent or more of the institution’s stock. For each person listed, attach an Interagency Biographical and Financial Report, a fingerprint card, and indicate all positions and offices currently held or to be held with the institution’s holding company and its affiliates, if applicable. Include the signed “Oath of Director” for each proposed director. For an FSA filing, provide a RB 20a Certification for each person listed. The proposed activities of WLTC are described in Section III.A of the Confidential Business Plan, provided at Confidential Exhibit B. Section 72 of the NBA requires that, absent a waiver from the Comptroller directors of a national bank must reside:
3 (b) Describe each proposed director’s qualifications and experience to serve and oversee management’s implementation of the business plan. Describe the extent, if any, to which directors or major stockholders are or will be involved in the day-to-day management of the institution. Also list the forms of compensation, if any. The organizers of WLTC, each of whom will be a director upon organization of WLTC are:
4 Scott Alper (Organizer and Proposed Director of WLTC): Mr. Alper serves as the President and Chief Investment Officer at Witkoff Group and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Witkoff Group’s investments, operations, and financings. He has played a critical role in the development and growth of USD1. He also currently serves on the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York and as a member of the Board and the Real Estate Roundtable of the Met Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting poverty. Mr. Alper holds a Bachelor of Science from the New York University Stern School of Business. Robert Witkoff (Organizer and Proposed Director of WLTC): Mr. Robert Witkoff is a former investment advisor with 30 years of investment management and financial oversight experience at The Chubb Corporation, where he served as Co-Chief Investment Officer. In his executive capacity at The Chubb Corporation, Mr. Robert Witkoff worked closely with internal compliance, audit, and finance teams to ensure that all investment activities adhered to regulatory, fiduciary, and capital adequacy standards. Mr. Robert Witkoff holds a Master of Business Administration from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University. Jeffrey Weiner (Organizer and Proposed Independent Director of WLTC): Mr. Weiner currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Integrity Automotive Holdings LLC, an automotive dealership group operating across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and as Chairman and CEO of Captivate Entertainment LLC, where he manages significant intellectual property assets and media ventures. Mr. Weiner previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marcum LLP, one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in the United States, where he led the firm’s growth from a single office of 20 employees to a top 15 national firm with more than 4,000 professionals. Mr. Weiner holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University. Erin Baskett (Organizer and Proposed Independent Director of WLTC): Ms. Baskett is a financial, compliance and operational executive. Ms. Baskett currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Sine Qua Non Capital LLC, a brokerage firm, and of Sine Qua Non Global, a consulting services firm that specializes in broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, cryptocurrency platforms, hedge funds and alternative investment firms. Ms. Baskett also serves on the Board of Governors of FINRA. Prior to founding Sine Qua Non Capital LLC and Sine Qua Non Global, Ms. Baskett was the Founding Managing Partner, CCO, and CFO of Autonomous Research US LP, a research provider on financial companies. Ms. Baskett holds a Master of Business Administration from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Science from University of Missouri. She is also a Certified Public Accountant. Director compensation is also set forth in the pro forma financial projections in Confidential Exhibit B to the Confidential Business Plan at Confidential Exhibit B.
5 (c) Provide a list of board committees and members. (d) Describe any plans to provide ongoing director education or training. (e) Describe each proposed senior executive officer’s duties and responsibilities and qualifications and experience to serve in his/her position. If a person has not yet been selected for a key position, list the criteria that will be required in the selection process. Discuss the proposed terms of employment, including compensation and benefits, and attach a copy of all pertinent documents, including an employment contract or compensation arrangement. Provide the aggregate compensation of all officers. (f) Describe any potential management interlocking relationships (12 U.S.C. 1467a(h)(2), 3201-3208, or applicable state law) that could occur with the establishment or ownership of the institution. Include a discussion of the permissibility of the interlock with regard to relevant law and regulations or include a request for an exemption. (g) Describe any potential conflicts of interest. (h) Describe any transaction, contract, professional fees, or any other type of business relationship involving the institution, the holding company, and its affiliates (if applicable), and any organizer, director, senior executive officer, shareholder owning or controlling 10 percent or more, and other insiders. Include professional services or goods with respect to organizational expenses and bank premises and fixed asset transactions. (Transactions between affiliates of the holding company that do not involve the institution need not be described). WLTC will have an Audit and Risk Committee consisting of three directors, as provided in Section V.A.2 of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. WLTC will develop a training program for its directors on various topics relevant to or otherwise required for WLTC’s operations. Such program is described in Section V.B.2 of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. See Section V.A.3 of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. There currently are no potential management interlocking relationships under 12 U.S.C. §§ 3201-08 that will occur with the establishment or ownership of WLTC. The organizers are not aware of potential conflicts of interest with respect to the operations of WLTC. WLTC will comply with 12 C.F.R. § 9.12. See Section IX of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B.
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7 Provide a list of participants, allocation of benefits to each participant, and a copy of each proposed plan. (Plans must conform to applicable regulatory guidelines.) 3. Capital (a) For each class of stock, provide the number of authorized shares, the number of shares to be issued, par value, voting rights, convertibility features, liquidation rights, and the projected sales price per share. Indicate the amount of net proceeds to be allocated to common stock, paid-in surplus, and other capital segregations. (b) Describe any noncash contributions to capital, and provide supporting documents for assigned values, including an independent evaluation or appraisal. (c) Discuss the adequacy of the proposed capital structure relative to internal and external risks, planned operational and financial assumptions, including technology, branching, and projected organization and operating expenses. Present a thorough justification to support the proposed capital, including any off-balance-sheet activities contemplated. Describe any plans for the payment of dividends. (d) List all known subscribers to stock. For organizers, directors, 10 percent shareholders, senior executive officers, and other insiders, include the number of shares and anticipated investment and the amount of direct and indirect borrowings to finance the investment. Discuss how any debt will be serviced. (e) List recipients and amounts of any fees, commissions, or other considerations in connection with the sale of stock. See Section V.B.3 of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. WLTC will have a single class of voting common stock that will be issued to the Sponsor, WLTC’s sole shareholder. The terms of WLTC’s voting common stock may be found in the proposed Articles of Association provided in Confidential Exhibit C. Additional information regarding the capital structure of WLTC is included in Confidential Exhibit A to the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. WLTC will not have any noncash contributions to capital. See Section VII.A.1 of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. Section VII.A.4 of the Confidential Business Plan, as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B, describes WLTC’s proposed capital structure, which was determined after consideration of the factors addressed in OCC Bulletin 2007-21. All shares in WLTC will be issued to its sole shareholder, the Sponsor. No party will receive any fee, commission, or other consideration in connection with the issuance of WLTC’s common stock to the Sponsor.
8 (f) Indicate whether the institution plans to file for S Corporation tax status. 4. Convenience and Needs of the Community NOTE: This information must be consistent with the proposed business plan. (a) Market Characteristics
9 3) Summarize the credit needs of the institution’s proposed assessment area(s). 4) Identify the CRA evaluation test4 under which the institution proposes to be assessed. 5) Discuss the institution’s programs, products, and activities that will help meet the existing or anticipated needs of its community(ies) under the applicable criteria of the CRA regulation, including the needs of low- and moderate-income geographies and individuals. 5. Premises and Fixed Assets (a) Provide a physical description for permanent premises and discuss whether they will be publicly and handicapped accessible. Indicate the level and type of property insurance to be carried. (b) If the permanent premises are to be purchased, provide name of seller, purchase price, cost and description of necessary repairs and alterations, and annual depreciation. If the premises are to be constructed, provide the name of the seller, the cost of the land, and the construction costs. Indicate the percentage of the building that will be occupied by the bank. Provide a copy of the appraisal. (c) If the permanent premises are to be leased, provide name of owner, terms of the lease, and cost and description of leasehold improvements. Provide a copy of the proposed lease when available. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. WLTC’s premises will be located at 1177 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154, which is in Dade County. The main office will be in segregated but shared office space in a building with SC Financial Technologies, LLC and World Liberty Financial, Inc., affiliates of WLTC. The building is accessible for persons with disabilities and meets regulatory standards in this regard. The office will not be publicly accessible and access to WLTC’s segregated space will be restricted only to authorized personnel. Not applicable. WLTC will be located in segregated office space leased by SC Financial Technologies, LLC. No material leasehold improvements are planned other than to segregate the space from
10 (d) If temporary quarters are planned, provide a description of interim facility, length of use, lease terms, and other associated commitments and costs. (e) State whether proposed premises and fixed asset expenditures conform to applicable statutory limitations. (f) Outline the security program that will be developed and implemented, including the security devices.5 (g) Discuss any significant effect the proposal will have on the quality of the human environment. Include in the discussion changes in air and/or water quality, noise levels, energy consumption, congestion of population, solid waste disposal, or environmental integrity of private land within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq. (h) Describe any plan to establish branches or relocate the main office within the first three years. Any acquisition or operating expenses should be reflected in the financial projections. (i) Indicate if the establishment of the proposed main office and/or any branch site may affect any district, site, building, structure, or object listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 470f. (See the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at www.achp.gov for the Act and implementing regulations.) Specify how such determination was made: WLTC’s affiliates. See Section III.G of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. WLTC may open for business in temporary quarters at 1177 Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154 if approval is granted prior to the completion of permanent office space at that location. WLTC’s proposed premises and fixed asset expenditures will conform to applicable statutory limitations. WLTC’s security program is discussed in Section VI.A.5.b of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. WLTC’s operations will not materially change air or water quality, noise levels, energy consumption, population congestion, waste disposal, or environmental quality of any private land holding within the meaning of the National Environmental Protection Act. Thus, the proposed formation of WLTC and its anticipated activities are not expected to have a detrimental impact on the quality of the human environment. There are no plans to move WLTC’s main office or establish branches in the first three years.
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12 (c) Provide lists or descriptions of the primary systems and flowcharts of the general processes related to the products and services. The level of detail in these system descriptions should be sufficient to enable verification of the cost projections in the pro formas. (d) Estimate the start-up budget for the information systems related to the products and services and the expected annual operating and maintenance costs (including telecommunications, hardware, software, and personnel). (e) Describe the physical and logical components of security. Describe the security system and discuss the technologies used and key elements for the security controls, internal controls, and audit procedures. Discuss the types of independent testing7 the institution will conduct to ensure the integrity of the system and its controls. (f) Describe the information security program that will be in place to comply with the “Interagency Guidelines Establishing Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information.”8 7. Other Information (a) List activities and functions, including data processing, that will be outsourced to third parties, identifying the parties and noting any affiliations. Describe all terms and conditions of the vendor management activities and provide a copy of the proposed agreement when available. Describe the due diligence conducted and the planned oversight and management program of the vendors’ or service providers’ relationships (for general vendor management guidance, see the Appendix of the FFIEC’s guidance, Risk Management of Outsourced Technology Services). See Sections VI.A.4, Section VI.E and Section IX of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. See Section IX of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. See Section VI.A.4.b and Section VI.E of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. See Sections VI.A.4.b and VI.A.5.c of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B. See Section VI.E of the Confidential Business Plan as set forth in Confidential Exhibit B.
13 (b) List all planned expenses related to the organization of the institution and include the name of recipient, type of professional service or goods, and amount. Describe how organization expenses will be paid. (c) Provide evidence that the institution will obtain sufficient fidelity coverage on its officers and employees to conform with generally accepted banking practices. (d) If applicable, list names and addresses of all correspondent depository institutions that have been established or are planned. (e) Provide a copy of management’s policies for loans, investments, liquidity, funds management, interest rate risk, and other relevant policies. Provide a copy of the Bank Secrecy Act program. Contact the appropriate regulatory agencies to discuss the specific timing for submission. (f) For Federal Savings Banks or Associations, include information addressing the proposed institution’s compliance with qualified thrift lender requirements. (g) If the institution is, or will be, affiliated with a company engaged in insurance activities that are subject to supervision by a state insurance regulator, provide:
14 3) A list of each state and the lines of business in that state in which the company holds, or will hold, an insurance license. Indicate the state where the company holds a resident license or charter, as applicable. Not applicable.
OCC CERTIFICATION We, the organizers, certify that the information contained in this application has been examined carefully and is true, correct, and complete, and is current as of the date of this submission. We also certify that any misrepresentations or omissions of material facts with respect to this application, any attachments to it, and any other documents or information provided in connection with the application for the organization of the proposed financial institution and federal deposit insurance may be grounds for denial or revocation of the charter and/or insurance, or grounds for an objection to the undersigned as proposed director(s) or officer(s) of the proposed financial institution, and may subject the undersigned to other legal sanctions, including the criminal sanctions provided for in 18 U.S.C. 1001, 1007, and 1014. We request that examiners be assigned to make any investigations necessary. We acknowledge that approval of this application is in the discretion of the appropriate federal banking agency or agencies. Actions or communications, whether oral, written, or electronic, by an agency or its employees in connection with this filing, including approval of the application if granted, do not constitute a contract, either express or implied, or any other obligation binding upon the agency, other federal banking agencies, the United States, any other agency or entity of the United States, or any officer or employee of the United States. Such actions or communications will not affect the ability of any federal banking agency to exercise its supervisory, regulatory, or examination powers under applicable law and regulations. We fmiher acknowledge that the foregoing may not be waived or modified by any employee or agent of a federal banking agency or of the United States. Date T ed Name Zachary Witkoff 15
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OCC CERTIFICATION We, the organizers, certify that the information contained in this application has been examined carefully and is true, correct, and complete, and is current as of the date of this submission. We also certify that any misrepresentations or omissions of material facts with respect to this application, any attachments to it, and any other documents or information provided in connection with the application for the organization of the proposed financial institution and federal deposit insurance may be grounds for denial or revocation of the charter and/or insurance, or grounds for an objection to the undersigned as proposed director(s) or officer(s) of the proposed financial institution, and may subject the undersigned to other legal sanctions, including the criminal sanctions provided for in 18 U.S.C. 1001, 1007, and 1014. We request that examiners be assigned to make any investigations necessary. We acknowledge that approval of this application is in the discretion of the appropriate federal banking agency or agencies. Actions or communications, whether oral, written, or electronic, by an agency or its employees in connection with this filing, including approval of the application if granted, do not constitute a contract, either express or implied, or any other obligation binding upon the agency, other federal banking agencies, the United States, any other agency or entity of the United States, or any officer or employee of the United States. Such actions or communications will not affect the ability of any federal banking agency to exercise its supervisory, regulatory, or examination powers under applicable law and regulations. We further acknowledge that the foregoing may not be waived or modified by any employee or agent of a federal banking agency or of the United States. Date T ed Name JJ./o Robert Witkoff 17
OCC CERTIFICATION We, the organizers, certify that the information contained in this application has been examined carefully and is true, correct, and complete, and is current as of the date of this submission. We also certify that any misrepresentations or omissions of material facts with respect to this application, any attachments to it, and any other documents or information provided in connection with the application for the organization of the proposed financial institution and federal deposit insurance may be grounds for denial or revocation of the charter and/or insurance, or grounds for an objection to the undersigned as proposed director(s) or officer(s) of the proposed financial institution, and may subject the undersigned to other legal sanctions, including the criminal sanctions provided for in 18 U.S.C. 1001, 1007, and 1014. We request that examiners be assigned to make any investigations necessary. We acknowledge that approval of this application is in the discretion of the appropriate federal banking agency or agencies. Actions or communications, whether oral, written, or electronic, by an agency or its employees in connection with this filing, including approval of the application if granted, do not constitute a contract, either express or implied, or any other obligation binding upon the agency, other federal banking agencies, the United States, any other agency or entity of the United States, or any officer or employee of the United States. Such actions or communications will not affect the ability of any federal banking agency to exercise its supervisory, regulatory, or examination powers under applicable law and regulations. We further acknowledge that the foregoing may not be waived or modified by any employee or agent of a federal banking agency or of the United States. Date 18 Typed Name Erin Baskett
OCC CERTIFICATION We, the organizers, certify that the information contained in this application has been examined carefully and is true, correct, and complete, and is current as of the date of this submission. We also certify that any misrepresentations or omissions of material facts with respect to this application, any attachments to it, and any other documents or information provided in connection with the application for the organization of the proposed financial institution and federal deposit insurance may be grounds for denial or revocation of the charter and/or insurance, or grounds for an objection to the undersigned as proposed director(s) or officer(s) of the proposed financial institution, and may subject the undersigned to other legal sanctions, including the criminal sanctions provided for in 18 U.S.C. 1001, 1007, and 1014. We request that examiners be assigned to make any investigations necessary. We acknowledge that approval of this application is in the discretion of the appropriate federal banking agency or agencies. Actions or communications, whether oral, written, or electronic, by an agency or its employees in connection with this filing, including approval of the application if granted, do not constitute a contract, either express or implied, or any other obligation binding upon the agency, other federal banking agencies, the United States, any other agency or entity of the United States, or any officer or employee of the United States. Such actions or communications will not affect the ability of any federal banking agency to exercise its supervisory, regulatory, or examination powers under applicable law and regulations. We further acknowledge that the foregoing may not be waived or modified by any employee or agent of a federal banking agency or of the United States. Date T ed Name Jeffrey Weiner 19
Exhibit A Form of Public Notice
An Application to Organize a National Trust Company Has Been Filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency The organizers, identified below, intending to organize and operate a national trust company according to the provisions of the National Bank Act as amended, submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for permission to organize an uninsured national trust company and propose as follows: