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Truth.Fi will focus on “investments that strengthen the Patriot Economy.” (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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TRUTH.FI—TRUMP MEDIA’S NEW FINANCIAL SERVICES BRAND
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), where the president holds a controlling stake, has unveiled plans for a financial services brand called Truth.Fi, which will “focus on investments in American growth, manufacturing, and energy companies as well as investments that strengthen the Patriot Economy.”
In partnership with brokerage Charles Schwab, which will serve as asset custodian and strategic advisor, Truth.Fi aims to invest $250 million (around one-third of TMTG’s cash reserves) across various instruments, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), separately managed accounts (SMAs), and bitcoin.
Following the announcement on Wednesday, Trump Media shares surged 8%. In January, Trump appointed Samantha Schwab, granddaughter of Charles Schwab, as Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Treasury Department.
FORBES’ 2025 CRYPTO EXCHANGES RANKING
Crypto hype is once again in full swing, but seasoned investors know that caution is key. Forbes has spent months analyzing data from more than 200 cryptocurrency exchanges—sourced from CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, and CryptoCompare—to create its 2025 ranking of the world’s most trustworthy platforms.
With insights from blockchain analytics firms like Arkham and DefiLlama, the list was narrowed to exchanges that manage significant assets. Each platform was then assessed on criteria such as trading volume, product offerings, and regulatory compliance. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just crypto-curious, this guide offers a well-researched look at where your money might be safest.
VOLATILITY VIRTUOSO: THE MICHAEL SAYLOR PLAYBOOK
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has transformed itself from a modest software outfit into a case study in financial engineering by fully embracing bitcoin’s volatility. The company’s bold “bitcoin treasury” strategy has skyrocketed its valuation 60-fold over four years.
The secret sauce? Convertible bonds. By issuing over $7 billion of them at minimal or zero interest rates plus equity, MicroStrategy has effectively tethered its fate to bitcoin’s wild price fluctuations. Critics might call it a precarious house of cards, but Saylor seems to relish the chaos. Read more.
ELSEWHERE:
Republicans Want To Kill Tax-Reporting Rule For Some Crypto Trades [The Wall Street Journal]
US SEC Approves Bitwise’s Combined Bitcoin And Ethereum ETF [The Block]
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Explore Seeking Trump Pardon For Son [Bloomberg]
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