Trump Media and Technology Group has submitted two new cryptocurrency exchange traded fund proposals following earlier delays from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling continued ambition to expand its presence in digital asset markets.
The company is seeking approval to launch a spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF as well as a separate fund designed to track the native token of the Cronos blockchain, which is developed by Crypto.com. Both proposed funds would provide investors exposure to underlying digital assets and include access to network staking rewards, according to company statements.
The renewed filings come after the SEC postponed decisions last August on several crypto ETF applications tied to the firm. While the regulator has approved a number of spot Bitcoin ETFs in recent years and has shown greater openness toward certain crypto products, funds incorporating staking features or focusing on smaller digital tokens have faced closer scrutiny.
Under the latest proposal, the funds would carry a management fee of 0.95 percent. Asset manager Yorkville America Equities is listed as an advisor, and Crypto.com is expected to provide digital asset custody, liquidity and staking services. Trades would be executed through Foris Capital US LLC, the broker dealer affiliated with Crypto.com.
Trump Media and Technology Group, which oversees the Truth Social platform, initially entered the crypto investment arena last year with plans for a spot Bitcoin ETF. The firm has since outlined a broader strategy that includes partnerships with Crypto.com and other digital asset service providers. In addition to ETF initiatives, the company has explored token based rewards tied to its publicly traded stock and maintains a Bitcoin treasury supported by industry custodians.
The proposed Cronos focused ETF would track the blockchain’s native token and integrate staking income into the fund structure. Staking allows token holders to participate in network validation in exchange for rewards, though regulatory treatment of staking within ETF vehicles has remained a developing area in U.S. markets.
The SEC’s review process will determine whether the revised filings address prior concerns. Regulators have emphasized investor protection, market surveillance and custody safeguards in assessing crypto related products. The broader regulatory environment has evolved, but approval timelines can still extend for months depending on the complexity of the structure.
If authorized, the ETFs would add to a growing roster of digital asset investment vehicles seeking to bridge traditional capital markets with blockchain based assets. Institutional and retail investors alike have shown interest in gaining crypto exposure through regulated exchange traded products rather than direct token ownership.
As competition intensifies among asset managers offering crypto linked ETFs, market participants will be watching closely to see whether Trump Media’s updated proposals gain traction with regulators and attract investor demand once listed.
