Trump Media & Technology Group in talks to buy Bakkt: FT

Investing.com –Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group is advanced discussions to buy digital asset marketplace Bakkt in an all-stock deal, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Trump’s Truth Social platform-parent Trump Media & Technology Group , which as been seeking to diversify its offerings beyond social media, recently launched crypto venture, World Liberty Financial. 

President-elect Trump has previously positioned himself as pro-cryptocurrency on the campaign trial, promising to make America the “world capital for crypto and Bitcoin.”

Bakkt surged 162% on Monday, while Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:DJT) was closed up over 16%