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    Nasdaq-Listed GDC Buys $300M Worth Bitcoin and TRUMP Token

    Story Highlights
    • GDC commits up to $300M to Bitcoin and Trump-themed tokens, aiming to build a crypto treasury amid financial struggles and Nasdaq delisting risk.

    • Critics question the strategy, calling the TRUMP token investment risky and politically charged, while GDC frames it as a bold growth move.

    Nasdaq-listed GD Culture Group (GDC) has committed up to $300 million toward Bitcoin (BTC) and the Trump-themed OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP) token. This funding comes through a stock purchase agreement with a British Virgin Islands-based investor, aimed at building a long-term crypto reserve. The company plans to hold these digital assets as part of its treasury operations, signaling strong confidence in the future of cryptocurrencies

    Why This Matters

    GDCโ€™s move to add Bitcoin and TRUMP tokens to its balance sheet highlights its push toward decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain adoption, aligning with a broader trend of public companies integrating crypto into their financial strategies. This shift also supports GDCโ€™s digital business focus, particularly through its subsidiary AI Catalysis, which operates in the livestreaming e-commerce space.ย 

    Facing Financial Pressure

    Despite this crypto push, GDC is currently facing financial challenges. The company reported a $14.1 million net loss for 2024, a slight improvement from the previous yearโ€™s $14.3 million loss. In addition, Nasdaq issued a warning stating that GDC failed to meet the required $2.5 million stockholdersโ€™ equity. The company now has 45 days to submit a plan to regain compliance or face the risk of delisting.

    CEO Sees It as a Strategic Leap

    Chairman and CEO Xiaojian Wang said the companyโ€™s crypto pivot is intentional and aligned with market shifts. He believes this strategy will boost GDCโ€™s balance sheet and unlock new growth opportunities. โ€œWeโ€™re confident this will drive long-term value for our shareholders,โ€ Wang said, emphasizing the companyโ€™s belief in blockchain as the future of finance.

    Critics Push Back

    Not everyoneโ€™s convinced. Crypto analyst Eva Lenoir criticized the move, saying Bitcoin isnโ€™t meant to be a โ€œtoy for the elites.โ€ She compared the investment to โ€œa warship sailing with paper sails,โ€ questioning the logic of mixing political tokens like TRUMP with serious treasury assets.

    Meanwhile, GDCโ€™s $300 million crypto push is one of the boldest moves by a public company in recent months. While it shows faith in cryptoโ€™s future, the inclusion of politically tied tokens adds a layer of controversy to an already high-risk play.

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    FAQs

    What is GD Culture’s main business besides crypto?

    GDC focuses on AI digital humans and livestream e-commerce through subsidiaries in the U.S. and China.

    How does GDC’s crypto strategy compare to other companies?

    Like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, GDC is adding crypto to its treasury amid rising corporate interest in digital assets.

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