Trump Media Board Approves Truth.Fi Launch, Shares Surge Over 15%

by | Jan 29, 2025

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, announced Wednesday that its board has approved the launch of a financial services and FinTech brand, Truth.Fi, driving the company’s shares up more than 15% in premarket trading.

 

The board also authorized an investment of up to $250 million through Charles Schwab as part of an effort to diversify the firm’s cash holdings, which exceeded $700 million at the end of last year.

The Sarasota, Florida-based company plans to allocate these funds across various investment options, including exchange-traded funds, separately managed accounts, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies.

 

Reuters

 

 

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