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Trump Launches Blockchain Prediction Market on Truth Social

11/5/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is expanding his involvement in cryptocurrency by planning Truth Predict, a blockchain-based prediction market that lets users bet on real-world events via Truth Social.
Devin Nunes, CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, said the platform aims to democratize information and empower users.
Testing will begin soon, with a U.S. rollout planned before international expansion, marking a significant entry into financial technology for Trump's media empire.

History

Historical Context

Truth Social, launched on February 21, 2022, by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), emerged as an alternative to mainstream platforms like Twitter, following Donald Trump's ban from social media after the January 6 Capitol attack. The platform, which faced significant operational challenges and financial losses exceeding $31 million by late 2023, reflects ongoing trends in alt-tech and digital media's evolving landscape.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is expanding his involvement in cryptocurrency by planning Truth Predict, a blockchain-based prediction market that lets users bet on real-world events via Truth Social.
Devin Nunes, CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, said the platform aims to democratize information and empower users.
Testing will begin soon, with a U.S. rollout planned before international expansion, marking a significant entry into financial technology for Trump's media empire.

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