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Trump Media cryptocurrency partnership terminations

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Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has terminated several major agreements involving Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition Corp. This includes the cancellation of the ‘Trump Media Group CRO Strategy’ venture, a $6.42 billion proposal intended to create a publicly traded company focused on accumulating and staking Cronos (CRO) tokens. The companies cited shifting business priorities and prevailing market conditions for the termination. The cancellation also affects plans for Crypto.com to service certain planned Yorkville America exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Following the announcement of the scrapped treasury plan, the CRO token experienced a significant price decline. TMTG is redirecting its strategic focus toward core media operations and a proposed $6 billion merger with fusion-energy developer TAE Technologies, which is targeted for completion in late 2026. In the second quarter of 2026, TMTG reported a net loss of $238.1 million, a figure more than ten times higher than the loss reported during the same period the previous year. While quarterly revenue reached $1.7 million—an 89 percent year-over-year increase—the downturn was driven largely by $190.4 million in non-cash losses related to digital assets and equity securities. The company’s Bitcoin holdings decreased by 65 BTC during the quarter, contributing to total crypto-linked losses of approximately $361 million for the first half of the year. Interim CEO Kevin McGurn stated the company is pivoting to refocus on its core social media mission via the Truth Social platform. Key initiatives include the launch of Truth API, designed to provide Wall Street trading firms with real-time access to content from top Truth Social users. The service reportedly charges between $60,000 and $100,000 per month, with over 10 customers already signed up. The company also intends to proceed with its planned merger with TAE Technologies. Recent regulatory filings have highlighted new risks regarding TMTG’s digital asset management.

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