The national trust charter institution would consolidate custody services under a single framework under federal oversight.
Companies linked to President Donald Trump are expanding their presence in the cryptocurrency industry, with the Trump Media & Technology Group taking another formal step into digital asset markets. Truth Social Funds, an affiliate of Trump Media, has submitted a registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to launch two new cryptocurrency exchange‑traded funds (ETFs). Trump Media Latest Crypto Proposal The filings outline plans for Crypto.com’s native token, Cronos (CRO), the Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF, and the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Lowers Bitcoin Forecast: Predicts Price Dive To $50,000 Before Rebound The Cronos-focused product is designed to provide exposure to CRO, the native token of the Cronos blockchain, while also capturing staking rewards associated with holding the asset. The second fund would track the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market value, and incorporate Ether staking yields into its strategy. Under the proposed structure, Crypto.com would play a central operational role. The digital asset platform is set to provide custody, liquidity, and staking services for the funds. Meanwhile, Yorkville America Equities has been named as the investment adviser, with the filings indicating a 0.95% annual management fee. Bitcoin Struggles Below $70,000 Friday’s announcement builds on a broader strategic partnership formed last year between Trump Media and Crypto.com. As part of that agreement, Trump Media was set to acquire 684.4 million Cronos (CRO) tokens at an approximate price of $0.153 per token. The transaction was structured as a 50% stock and 50% cash exchange and included the creation of a Trump Media Group CRO Strategy aimed at integrating Cronos into the company’s broader digital asset plans. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Hoskinson Warns Of 90-180 Days Of Pain Ahead: Here’s Why The expansion into crypto-linked investment products comes at a time when Bitcoin continues to face technical resistance. Although the leading cryptocurrency has posted gains of roughly 5% over the past 24 hours, it remains unable to decisively break above the $70,000 level. Shares of Trump Media (DJT) also moved modestly higher during Friday’s trading session, rising about 2.5% to trade near $11.18. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Kris Marszalek joined the AI industry with autonomous agents and a Super Bowl ad that briefly sidelined the website.
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT) has officially announced the date for its highly anticipated distribution of a new digital token to its shareholders, as part of its partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com. The record date for this digital token initiative will be February 2, 2026. Trump Media’s New Crypto Initiative According to the announcement, eligible shareholders will include ultimate beneficial owners and registered holders of at least one whole share of DJT stock as of the record date. In order to ensure a smooth distribution process, Trump Media will gather information from broker participants about eligible holders. Related Reading: Is A New XRP Price Record Imminent? Analyst Forecast Colossal Short Squeeze Ahead After the record date, Trump Media plans to collaborate with Crypto.com to mint the digital tokens, which will be displayed on the blockchain and held in custody until distribution. In addition to the digital tokens, Trump Media has indicated that various rewards will be made available to record-date shareholders throughout the year. These rewards may include benefits or discounts associated with Trump Media’s offerings, such as Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth Predict. CRO Token Plummets The partnership between Crypto.com and Trump Media dates back to August last year, when the Trump-linked company announced a $6.4 billion investment in the crypto exchange’s native token, CRO, as part of a strategic reserve. Related Reading: Ethereum Poised For $4,000 Breakout? Expert Pinpoints On-Chain Triggers For Potential Rally Devin Nunes, Trump Media’s CEO and Chairman, expressed his enthusiasm about the latest move and the partnership with Crypto.com, stating: We look forward to leveraging Crypto.com’s blockchain technology consistent with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance to benefit our shareholders and promote transparency, including by obtaining a clear picture of bona fide beneficial ownership as of the record date. Despite the latest announcement, Crypto.com’s native token failed to capitalize on the news, dropping to $0.089 on Tuesday amid the broader crypto market’s retracement. It has recorded an 11% drop in the past week alone. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
On Jan. 9, Tennessee’s sports betting regulator sent a set of letters that, at first glance, looked like the kind of paperwork most crypto natives scroll past. The message was blunt: stop offering sports-related event contracts to Tennessee residents, void unsettled positions, and refund customers by Jan. 31. The recipients, Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, sit […]
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The firms, federally regulated by the CFTC, were told to shut down Tennessee-based activity, refund deposits, and void open contracts by Jan. 31.
The Truth Social parent said it will issue a new digital token on Crypto.com’s Cronos blockchain, with shares and crypto prices rising following the announcement.
The state issued cease-and-desist orders to the firms to stop conducting "unlicensed online gambling" via their sports events contracts.
Crypto.com applied to U.S. banking regulator OCC for a national trust bank charter, a step it says would expand federally supervised crypto custody for institutions.
Crypto.com chief executive Kris Marszalek has rejected claims that the exchange failed to disclose a 2023 security incident, framing the controversy as misinformation from uninformed sources. His rebuttal came after a Bloomberg investigation alleged the company had quietly endured a cyberattack linked to Scattered Spider, a group known for tricking employees into surrendering access credentials. […]
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Crypto.com-related Cronos token has received a significant utility boost after being integrated into Truth Social, the media platform backed by US President Donald Trump. On Sept. 9, Truth Social revealed that subscribers of its premium Patriot Package will gain access to Truth Gems, a rewards feature tied to user activity on the platform. These Gems, […]
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The company added CRO to its balance sheet and will integrate token rewards into its services as part of partnership with the crypto exchange.
Trump Media Group has reached a deal with Yorkville Acquisition Corp., a Nasdaq-listed blank check company, to form a new entity focused on acquiring and holding Cronos’s CRO token, according to an Aug. 26 statement. The proposed company, Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, will be capitalized with around $6.42 billion, which is a mix of […]
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Trump Media will buy $105 million in CRO while Crypto.com takes $50 million in DJT stock as part of a partnership that makes the Cronos token central to Truth Social’s rewards system.
The carrier aims to tap into a "younger, tech-savvy customer segment" that wants to pay with crypto, an Emirates executive said.
Crypto.com has significantly expanded its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), striking multiple high-impact partnerships across aviation, real estate, and public sector services. During the last three months, the crypto exchange has partnered with leading institutions, including Emirates Airlines, the Dubai Land Department, and the Dubai Department of Finance, positioning itself at the center […]
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Tokenized real-world assets such as U.S. Treasuries are being increasingly used as collateral on crypto trading venues.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind the Truth Social platform, has filed to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track Bitcoin and Ethereum. The filing, submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 16, marks a bold move in the firm’s shift toward digital finance. According to […]
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This move bolsters the crypto exchange's presence in the region after it secured a MiCA license in January.
The deal with Crypto.com will allow residents and businesses to pay fees using crypto wallets while the government receives dirhams.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind Truth Social, is expanding into the digital assets and finance via crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The company revealed on April 22 that it finalized its partnership with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital to launch a line of ETFs under the “Truth.Fi” brand. These ETFs aim to […]
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Sony Electronics' Singapore has added cryptocurrency payments in partnership with crypto exchange Crypto.com.
Crypto.com has announced a strategic partnership with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) and Yorkville America to roll out a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The initiative, revealed on March 24, will introduce TMTG-branded ETFs combining digital and traditional assets. ETF move These products will feature a crypto-heavy ETF basket, including Bitcoin, Crypto.com’s native Cronos […]
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DJT stock is up 9% after hours.
Crypto.com recorded a staggering $1.5 billion in revenue during 2024, with CEO Kris Marszalek attributing the growth to strong trading activity from its 140 million users. The exchange’s operational efficiency helped generate approximately $1 billion in gross profit after covering salaries and other expenses. Amid the impressive revenue figures, Crypto.com invested heavily in expanding its […]
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The Cronos community has approved a controversial decision to restore 70 billion CRO tokens permanently burned in 2021. The proposal, largely influenced by Crypto.com, passed after securing 62.18% of votes, according to Mintscan. This move increases the total CRO supply back to 100 billion. The proposal, introduced earlier this month, aimed to establish a Cronos […]
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Crypto governance is notorious for being community-governed in name only; with large token holders able to dominate any proposals and changes at their will.
Cronos, the Layer 1 blockchain linked to Crypto.com, faces strong opposition over a proposal to restore 70 billion CRO tokens burned in 2021. Early voting results on Mintscan show that 87% of participants have rejected the plan. Cronos’ strategic reserve proposal The proposal states reinstating the burned tokens will create a Cronos Strategic Reserve. Crypto.com’s […]
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Community reactions to the proposal have been swift and largely critical. The reissuance threatens to dilute value, a sore point for a community celebrating the 2021 burn as a moonshot moment.
Crypto.com has officially launched its crypto asset services across all European Economic Area (EEA) states, according to a Feb. 12 X post. The exchange stated: “Crypto.com is proud to confirm from today it can provide crypto asset services cross border to all EEA Member States We look forward to raising our brand profile in vital […]
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