News: Trump Media & Crypto.com Form Strategic Partnership
Sarasota, Fla., August 26, 2025 — Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq/NYSE Texas: DJT), known for Truth Social, Truth+, and fintech brand Truth.Fi, has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com. The agreement marks a significant step in merging social media with crypto innovation. Key Highlights: CRO Integration & Wallet InfrastructureTruth Social and Truth+ will roll out a revamped rewards system using Crypto.com’s digital wallet infrastructure. Users can convert earned “gems” into Cronos (CRO) tokens, which can be used to pay for subscriptions or services across platforms. Free or discounted access to Truth+ may be offered to those who open a Crypto.com account, and both platforms will be co-marketed. Cross-Investment & Custody SupportTrump Media will purchase approximately $105 million worth of CRO (~685.4 million tokens, roughly 2% of the total CRO market cap). Crypto.com will invest $50 million in Trump Media common stock. Both investments come with lock-up periods. Trump Media’s CRO holdings will be secured via Crypto.com Custody, enabling staking and additional revenue generation. New Treasury Entity via SPAC MergerThe companies are jointly launching a new entity—Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc.—through a definitive business combination with SPAC Yorkville Acquisition Corp. This entity will act as a digital asset treasury firm focused on CRO acquisition. Words from the Leaders: Devin Nunes, CEO and Chairman of Trump Media: “...partnering with the namesake of its industry, Crypto.com, to help make Cronos the utility token of choice around the globe... proud to be an early adopter of this best-in-class digital network.” Kris Marszalek, Crypto.com Co-Founder & CEO: “This CRO integration is a historic moment for the Cronos blockchain and a testament to the loyal community of builders...” About Trump Media The mission of Trump Media is to end Big Tech's assault on free speech by opening up the Internet and giving people their voices back. Trump Media operates Truth Social, a social media platform established as a safe harbor for free expression amid increasingly harsh censorship by Big Tech corporations, as well as Truth+, a TV streaming platform focusing on family-friendly live TV channels and on-demand content. Trump Media is also launching Truth.Fi, a financial services and FinTech brand incorporating America First investment vehicles. About Crypto.com Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by millions of users worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.