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Truth Social Expands Bitcoin Holdings to $2 Billion

Truth Social Expands Bitcoin Holdings to $2 Billion

Globe and Mail22-07-2025
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Truth Social ( (DJT)) has provided an announcement.
On July 21, 2025, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. announced it has accumulated approximately $2 billion in bitcoin and bitcoin-related securities as part of its bitcoin treasury strategy, which now comprises two-thirds of its $3 billion in liquid assets. The company plans to continue acquiring bitcoin and related assets to generate revenue and potentially acquire more crypto assets, aiming to ensure financial freedom and protect against financial institution discrimination, while creating synergies with a planned utility token for the Truth Social ecosphere.
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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. operates in the social media, streaming, and financial technology industries. The company runs Truth Social, a platform for free expression, Truth+, a family-friendly streaming service, and Truth.Fi, a FinTech brand focused on America First investment vehicles.
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