Trump Media and Technology Group has submitted two new cryptocurrency exchange traded fund proposals after earlier applications were delayed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is seeking to list a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF as well as a separate fund tied to the native token of the Cronos blockchain, developed by Crypto.com.
The latest filings come months after the SEC postponed decisions on several crypto investment products connected to the firm. While regulators have accelerated approvals for certain spot Bitcoin ETFs in recent cycles, funds incorporating staking features or tracking smaller digital assets have faced more scrutiny. Trump Media’s renewed push signals continued interest in expanding its footprint within the digital asset investment market despite regulatory hurdles.
According to company disclosures, the proposed funds would provide exposure not only to the underlying digital assets but also to network staking rewards. Asset manager Yorkville America Equities is expected to act as adviser to the products. If approved, both ETFs would carry a management fee of 0.95 percent. Purchases and brokerage services would be handled by Foris Capital US LLC, an affiliated broker dealer.
The Cronos focused ETF would track the blockchain’s native token, commonly referred to as CRO, and is designed to capitalize on Crypto.com’s ecosystem growth. Crypto.com has maintained a longstanding relationship with Trump affiliated ventures and would provide digital asset custody, liquidity, and staking services for the proposed funds. The exchange’s chief executive expressed support for the products, emphasizing their appeal to traders seeking diversified crypto exposure through regulated structures.
Trump Media, which oversees the Truth Social platform and other non real estate ventures connected to the Trump enterprise, first entered the crypto investment space last year by filing for a spot Bitcoin ETF. The company subsequently outlined plans for a broader lineup of digital asset products, including a fund tracking a basket of large capitalization tokens such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cronos.
Although only a limited number of staking enabled ETFs have received regulatory clearance so far, the SEC’s evolving approach to crypto products continues to shape the competitive landscape. Funds linked to major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have gained traction, while proposals tied to alternative tokens often face additional review.
Trump Media has also deepened its crypto involvement through treasury initiatives and partnerships related to tokenized rewards for shareholders. Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital have supported aspects of the company’s Bitcoin treasury strategy. The firm recently confirmed deadlines for brokerages to submit shareholder information tied to a forthcoming token distribution.
As digital asset ETFs expand in scope and complexity, regulatory decisions on staking, custody, and asset composition will remain central to determining which products ultimately reach public markets.
