Trump Media & Crypto.com Launch New Crypto Treasury Firm, Driving CRO Surge

Published at 2025-08-26 16:02:05
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Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com have announced the creation of Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, a new crypto treasury firm focused on accumulating Crypto.com's native token, Cronos (CRO). This company will use a treasury-style investment approach similar to MicroStrategy's Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

The new venture will go public through a SPAC merger with Yorkville Acquisition Corp, securing a Nasdaq listing under the ticker "MCGA". It plans to raise significant capital including $1 billion in CRO tokens, $200 million in cash, $220 million in warrants, and a $5 billion equity line of credit.

This partnership further aligns former President Donald Trump's interests with the flourishing cryptocurrency sector, which benefits from increasingly crypto-friendly regulations within the United States. Following the announcement, Cronos surged nearly 30% to $0.20, while Trump Media shares also grew 5.2%.

The funding arrangement involves Trump Media purchasing $105 million in Cronos, while Crypto.com will acquire $50 million worth of Trump Media common stock. This move builds upon the companies’ prior collaboration to launch crypto investment products under the Truth.Fi brand.

This notable collaboration demonstrates growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies and showcases the evolving landscape where traditional media and finance intersect with crypto assets.

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