Crypto News Today: Trump-Linked Truth Social Files for Two Crypto ETFs Targeting Bitcoin, Ether, and CRO

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind the social media platform Truth Social, has filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch two new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a deeper push into digital asset investing tied to the business associated with Donald Trump.

According to the filing, one proposed fund, the Bitcoin and Ether ETF, would provide exposure to both Bitcoin and Ether while also earning additional returns from Ether staking. The second product, called the Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF, would focus on the CRO token and generate yield through staking rewards tied to the Cronos blockchain.

The ETFs are expected to rely on Crypto.com for key services including asset custody, liquidity provision, and staking operations, while Yorkville America Equities will serve as the investment adviser. The funds are designed with a management fee of about 0.95%, according to the registration documents.

Like all proposed ETFs, the products must receive regulatory approval before they can begin trading. The SEC review process will determine whether the funds meet investor protection, custody, and disclosure requirements.

If approved, the filings would add to the growing list of crypto-linked ETFs entering the market and reflect how digital asset investment products are increasingly being packaged for traditional investors. 

Analysts say the inclusion of staking-based returns, particularly for Ether and CRO, shows how ETF providers are beginning to combine price exposure with yield-generating blockchain mechanisms, a model that could attract investors seeking both market exposure and income from digital assets.