- Trump Media will buy US$105M in CRO, Crypto.com invests US$50M in stock.
- A new entity, Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, will merge with Yorkville Acquisition Corp. and be listed under the ticker symbol MCGA.
- The financing package totals US$6.4 billion (AU$9.9 billion) and includes cash, warrants, and a US$5 billion credit facility.
Trump Media and Technology Group has confirmed a partnership with Crypto.com, announcing the integration of Cronos (CRO) into Truth Social and other platforms. The company will acquire roughly US$105 million (AU$161.8 million) of CRO, while Crypto.com will purchase US$50 million (AU$77.1 million) of Trump Media stock.
Central to the deal is the launch of Trump Media Group CRO Strategy Inc., which will merge with Yorkville Acquisition Corp. and be listed as MCGA. This entity is expected to hold approximately 6.3 billion CRO tokens worth US$1 billion (AU$1.54 billion) and could become the largest single holder of CRO.
The initiative is supported by a mix of funding, including US$200 million (AU$308.2 million) in cash, US$220 million (AU$339.1 million) in warrants, and a US$5 billion (AU$7.7 billion) credit line. Combined, the financing totals about US$6.4 billion (AU$9.9 billion) aimed at CRO acquisitions and related strategies.
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Integrating CRO Into Truth Social
The agreement also includes plans to integrate Crypto.com’s wallet infrastructure to support CRO-based features such as reward conversions and subscription payment. Trump Media intends to stake the tokens to generate additional returns.
Devin Nunes, Chairman and CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group said that financial markets are rapidly shifting towards digitalisation and that the company remains confident in the future of Bitcoin.
Financial markets are becoming increasingly digital every day, and companies of all sizes and sectors are strategically planning for the future by establishing digital asset treasuries anchored by assets that have created a comprehensive value proposition and are poised for even greater utility.
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek described the partnership as a significant step for Cronos, saying that funds will be allocated for more CRO purchases and expansion. In market reaction, Trump Media stock rose to US$18.31 (AU$28.2), and CRO gained over 25% to approximately US$0.20 (AU$0.31).
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