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Trump Media Ventures into FinTech with Truth. Fi
In a significant move aimed at diversification, the Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT)—which oversees the Truth Social platform and the Truth Plus streaming service—has announced its foray into the financial technology (FinTech) industry. This strategic decision highlights the company’s response to the pressing need for revenue growth.
$DJT – TRUMP MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY: LAUNCH OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND FINTECH BRAND https://t.co/x1QZkfCZ0K
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) January 29, 2025
Investment Strategies of Truth. Fi
The board of Trump Media and Technology Group has authorized the allocation of up to $250 million from its substantial cash reserves—approximately $700 million—into a variety of investment assets. These funds will be managed by Charles Schwab.
Operating under the Truth. Fi brand, the company plans to invest in tailored Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs), diverse ETFs, Bitcoin, and a range of other cryptocurrency assets. The official announcement further elaborates:
The SMAs will be developed in collaboration with Charles Schwab, which will provide strategic guidance on TMTG’s Truth. Fi investments. Additionally, an affiliate of Yorkville Advisors will act as the Registered Investment Adviser for these financial products, focusing on growth investments within American sectors, specifically manufacturing and energy, that bolster the Patriot Economy.
Necessity of Diversification Amidst Declining Revenues
This strategic shift towards FinTech is particularly timely for the company. Truth Social has only managed to capture about 646, 000 daily visits, raising concerns about its profitability. Recent financial disclosures indicate troubling revenues, with just $1 million generated and an additional $4.7 million from interest income in Q3 2024.
Leadership Changes and New Crypto Ventures
In a noteworthy development, Donald Trump has transferred a significant portion of his stake in DJT to a trust managed by his son, Don Jr. This transition coincides with Trump and First Lady Melania launching their own meme coins: $TRUMP and $MELANIA.
The $TRUMP token is not the former president’s first venture into the cryptocurrency domain. In a prior endorsement, the Trump family promoted a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform named World Liberty Financial. Their involvement could yield substantial fees tied to $WLFI token sales.
Market Response and Future Implications
At the time of this announcement, shares of Trump Media and Technology Group experienced a notable uptick, rising approximately 15% in pre-market trading, reflecting optimistic investor sentiment regarding the company’s new direction.
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