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Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines

TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump's posts.

Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines

TL;DR

  • TMTG reported a net loss of over $238 million for its fiscal second quarter, a significant increase from the previous year.
  • Revenue was less than $2 million, primarily from ad services on Truth Social, but traffic on the platform has reportedly fallen.
  • The large loss was mainly due to declines in non-cash assets, including digital assets and securities.
  • Quarterly operating expenses increased by approximately 275% year over year.
  • TMTG is launching Truth API, a service offering faster access to Truth Social posts, with over 10 customer agreements signed.
  • The company is scaling back on crypto agreements to focus on its media business and a merger with fusion energy firm TAE.
  • TMTG stock value has decreased significantly since its public trading began.