🏆 Trump Media To Launch Crypto Etfs

Good afternoon! Eggs are cracking headlines at the border—literally. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported over 5,500 egg-related seizures so far this fiscal year, more than the number of fentanyl busts during the same period. With avian flu sending U.S. egg prices soaring, many travelers are unknowingly smuggling cheaper Mexican eggs across the border, only to be met with USDA fines and stern warnings.

The trend is peaking just as Easter demand is expected to inflate prices even more. Officials warn that transporting raw eggs and poultry poses serious health risks, especially with the worst bird flu outbreak in U.S. history still raging. And before you ask—unless your huevos come in cooked, shelf-stable packaging with the right paperwork, they're not making it across.

MARKETS

• Wall Street caught its breath Tuesday, adding to Monday’s rally as optimism lingered that the Trump administration’s next round of tariffs might not hit as hard as expected. Despite another dip in consumer confidence data, investors kept spirits up, sending the S&P 500 up 0.2% and the Nasdaq climbing 0.5%.

• Trading was relatively tame, with the Dow inching up just 4 points, or less than 0.1%. After Monday’s 1.8% pop, the market seemed content to coast, digesting the tariff tea leaves while waiting for more concrete economic clues later in the week.

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STOCKS
Winners & Losers

What’s up 📈

• Mobileye surged 8.65% after Volkswagen said it would collaborate with the company on assisted and autonomous driving technology. ($MBLY)

• Trump Media jumped 8.85% after the Truth Social parent announced a partnership with Crypto.com to launch ETFs later this year. ($DJT)

• CrowdStrike rose 3.30% following an upgrade to buy at BTIG, citing better forecast visibility post-outage. ($CRWD)

• Carvana gained 3.76% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock, calling its recent pullback a unique buying opportunity. ($CVNA)

• Cloudflare climbed 2.88% on a rare double upgrade from Bank of America, which noted improved fundamentals and AI potential. ($NET)

What’s down 📉

• UniFirst plummeted 14.25% after Cintas walked away from acquisition talks. ($UNF)

• Oklo dropped 6.41% after reporting a wider loss and warning of continued financial struggles. ($OKLO)

• KB Home fell 5.21% following a revenue and earnings miss and a cut to its 2025 revenue guidance. ($KBH)

• Crown Castle slid 3.70% after abruptly firing its CEO, though the company reaffirmed its guidance. ($CCI)

CRYPTO
Trump Media Taps Crypto.com for 'Made-in-America' ETFs

Trump Media is hopping on the Bitcoin bandwagon—and it's doing it with a twist. The Truth Social parent company announced it’s teaming up with Singapore-based Crypto.com to launch a line of crypto-infused ETFs under the ultra-patriotic fintech brand Truth.Fi. Despite Crypto.com’s tangled past with U.S. regulators (including a now-dropped lawsuit with the SEC), the duo plans to roll out these “Made-in-America” ETFs globally, with a digital-first, crypto-powered lineup that includes Bitcoin, Cronos, and other red-white-and-blue-aligned assets.

Naturally, this move sent Trump Media shares ($DJT) soaring nearly 9% in after-hours trading—no small feat for a company that’s otherwise burned through $400 million last year on just $3.6 million in revenue.

Stablecoins, Spinoffs, and Self-Interest

This isn’t just about ETFs. The Trump family is going full DeFi with World Liberty Financial, a separate venture launching a new stablecoin called USD1, backed by U.S. Treasurys and cash equivalents. Issued on Ethereum and Binance’s blockchain, the token is being marketed as a safer alternative to the collapse-prone algorithmic stablecoins of years past. BitGo will handle custody, and Trump allies are already pitching it as the token of choice for “serious” crypto users.

Of course, this all raises questions. Critics are flagging major ethical red flags—like the fact that Trump is pushing for stablecoin legislation while his family stands to directly profit from a new stablecoin product. It's a classic Trumpian mashup of brand, business, and politics… with a side of blockchain.

The New Crypto Kings

The Trump administration is clearly rolling out the red carpet for crypto. Legal pressures on Coinbase and Binance have eased. The SEC is retreating. And Trump himself is declaring his dream to make the U.S. “the undisputed bitcoin superpower.” With crypto summits, executive orders on Bitcoin reserves, and whispers of pardons for crypto execs, it’s clear DJT isn’t just back in the White House—he’s here to mint memes and maybe a few billion in tokens, too.

Whether this is the next chapter in the crypto revival—or just another flashy rebrand with little substance—remains to be seen.

NEWS
Market Movements

• 🧬 Google says quantum use cases are 5 years away: Julian Kelly, Google Quantum AI’s hardware director, said practical applications exclusive to quantum computers are just five years out, with early use cases likely in physics simulations and novel data generation. He added that AI won't directly run on quantum chips but may benefit from quantum-generated data. This follows a breakthrough in quantum error correction and increasing competition from Microsoft’s Majorana chip. ($GOOGL)

• 🚗 Cathie Wood doubles down on Tesla's future: ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood reiterated her $2,600 five-year price target for Tesla, betting that robo-taxis will soon dominate its valuation. Despite a 31% drop in Tesla shares this year and a 40% plunge in February sales in Europe, Wood believes the company remains highly competitive and sees the upcoming Model Y refresh and robotaxi rollout in Austin as key catalysts. ($TSLA)

• 📡 AT&T eyes $5.5B deal for Lumen’s fiber biz: AT&T is in exclusive talks to acquire Lumen Technologies’ consumer fiber division in a deal potentially valued above $5.5 billion. The deal would help Lumen shed debt and follows broader industry consolidation trends, including Verizon’s move for Frontier and BCE’s acquisition of Ziply Fiber. ($T)

• 🎯 Robinhood faces probe over betting markets: Massachusetts regulators subpoenaed Robinhood over its new prediction market feature, which lets users bet on events like March Madness. The new product has reignited debate around gamified finance. ($HOOD)

• 🔬 Illumina adds activist to board: Illumina named activist investor Keith Meister to its board, while former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb stepped in as chairman. Meister’s firm, Corvex Management, owns a 2.5% stake and has pushed for strategic changes. The shakeup aims to improve corporate governance and investor confidence. ($ILMN)

• 🚫 West Virginia bans key food additives: A new law in West Virginia will ban seven food dyes and two preservatives by 2028, targeting additives used by major brands. The rule affects companies like General Mills and PepsiCo, sparking pushback from industry groups over compliance costs. Supporters say the ban is a win for public health. ($GIS, $PEP)

• 🚗 Volkswagen partners on driver-assistance tech: VW announced new collaborations with Valeo and Mobileye to co-develop advanced driver-assistance systems for future vehicles. The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance driving comfort and safety. VW plans to incorporate these features across multiple upcoming models. ($MBLY)

• 🚪 X loses engineering lead amid AI pivot: Haofei Wang, the de facto head of engineering at X (formerly Twitter), has departed as Elon Musk shifts more of his attention toward xAI and Dogecoin projects. The company has seen multiple leadership exits in recent months. The change adds to questions about its product roadmap and stability.

• 🎧 Napster gets acquired for Web3 upgrade: Infinite Reality acquired Napster for $207 million to combine its music licenses with metaverse and Web3 capabilities. The plan includes immersive virtual concerts and digital merch integration. It’s the latest push to blend streaming and spatial technology. ($IR)

STOCK
GameStop To Invest Corporate Cash in bitcoin, Following In Footsteps of MicroStrategy

From Controllers to Coins

GameStop is back in the headlines, but not for anything remotely related to selling video games. The former meme stock darling announced it’s going full Saylor-mode, adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet as a treasury reserve asset. The company said it could use a portion of its $4.6 billion cash (or future debt) to buy Bitcoin, and there’s no cap on how much it might accumulate.

The move comes after CEO Ryan Cohen posted a photo with MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, the OG corporate Bitcoin bull. Since then, the crypto rumors have been swirling harder than a Reddit forum on a caffeine bender — and now they’re confirmed.

Meme-conomics 101

Shares of GameStop popped 6% in after-hours trading following the Bitcoin news, even though its Q4 sales dropped 28% to $1.28 billion. Still, adjusted earnings beat expectations at $0.29 per share, and full-year net income came in above forecasts, so it wasn’t all bad. But let’s be real — Wall Street is far more interested in Cohen’s latest pivot than in hardware sales.

Analysts aren’t totally sold. Some pointed out that unless GameStop becomes a full-on Bitcoin ETF, the stock might not follow the same trajectory as MicroStrategy’s — which now trades at around 2x the value of its Bitcoin holdings. GameStop, they argue, is still a retailer with an unclear future and a shrinking physical presence.

A Playbook Built on Hope

GameStop’s new strategy joins a laundry list of attempted turnarounds — trading cards, store closures, installment payment partnerships, and now Bitcoin. With its core gaming business on life support and digital competition increasing, Cohen seems to be leaning into the meme stock mystique and investor faith in his investment chops.

Whether this is a bold crypto-powered comeback or just another chapter in the “meme-stock-to-nowhere” saga remains to be seen. But if history (and Reddit) is any guide, GameStop’s cult-like investor base is more than ready to HODL.

Calendar
On The Horizon

Tomorrow

Wall Street won’t have much to chew on tomorrow—just the latest durable goods orders report from the Census Bureau. It’s not the flashiest release, but it could offer a sneak peek at how manufacturers are responding to looming tariffs.

Economists will be watching to see whether companies are racing to lock in big-ticket orders before potential levies kick in, or if they’re already pulling back in anticipation of higher costs. Either way, it’s a subtle but telling gauge of how the manufacturing engine is running under trade pressure.

Before Market Open:

• Dollar Tree might be known for bargains, but even rock-bottom prices aren’t immune to inflation fatigue. The discount chain caters to lower-income shoppers, a group feeling especially squeezed and increasingly focused on essentials over extras. Investors will be tuning in to hear how the company plans to keep foot traffic steady and margins intact when carts are lighter. With economic pressure mounting, the question isn’t just what’s on the shelves—it’s who’s still buying. ($DLTR)

NEWS
The Daily Rundown

• 📱 Journalist accidentally added to secret U.S. war planning chat: Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly included in a private Signal group where U.S. officials discussed potential military action in Yemen. The National Security Council confirmed the leak appeared authentic and said it is investigating the breach. The chat reportedly included the vice president and secretary of defense. Goldberg detailed the conversation in a published article.

• 🏀 Berkshire Hathaway employee wins $1M March Madness prize: For the first time, someone has won the top prize in Warren Buffett’s March Madness bracket challenge. The employee correctly predicted 31 of 32 games in the tournament’s first round. The contest has run for years without a winner. The payout marks a major first for the famed annual competition.

• ⚖️ SCOTUS asked to uphold mass federal layoffs: The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to block a ruling that ordered the rehiring of about 16,000 federal employees fired during government downsizing. A judge previously ruled the layoffs violated legal procedures. Affected employees worked at departments like Energy, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs. The Justice Department wants the original firings to remain in place.

• 🧸 Sesame Workshop cuts 20% of staff amid financial strain: Facing a $40 million budget shortfall, Sesame Street’s parent organization is laying off one-fifth of its workforce. The move comes after HBO Max decided not to renew its exclusive streaming deal, which had paid up to $35 million annually. Sesame Workshop is now in talks with other platforms like Netflix and YouTube. Season 56 will shift its format to attract younger viewers.

• 🇹🇷 Turkey arrests over 1,100 in protest crackdown: Turkish authorities have detained more than 1,100 people, including journalists, amid unrest following the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. His arrest has sparked international outcry over free speech and political fairness. İmamoğlu is seen as a major rival to President Erdoğan. The situation has fueled fears of authoritarianism.

• 🏭 Hyundai to invest $21B in U.S. manufacturing: The South Korean automaker announced a massive investment plan, including $5.8 billion for a new steel plant in Louisiana. The goal is to strengthen its supply chain and shield operations from tariffs. This is part of a broader $21 billion expansion in the U.S. Hyundai’s move reflects rising foreign investment in American industry.

• 🛑 Judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans: A federal judge has upheld a ruling stopping the deportation of Venezuelan nationals under a rarely used wartime law. The Trump administration used the Alien Enemies Act to expel alleged gang members. Judge Patricia Millett noted “Nazis got better treatment,” citing a lack of due process. The decision raises questions about future use of the law.

• 🚗 BYD tops $100B in sales, beats Tesla: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD passed $100 billion in annual sales for the first time. The milestone puts it ahead of Tesla and highlights BYD’s growing global dominance in EVs. The company continues expanding aggressively in Asia and Europe. It’s now one of the top challengers to Tesla’s market share.

• 🛢️ Trump announces 25% tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil: Effective April 2, countries that import Venezuelan oil will face an additional 25% tariff when trading with the U.S., according to President Trump. Other tariffs on cars and pharmaceuticals may follow, though exemptions are being discussed. Officials say the strategy is meant to pressure nations doing business with Venezuela. Trump has dubbed the day “Liberation Day” for the economy.

• 🕊️ Former Congresswoman Mia Love dies at 49: Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has passed away after a battle with brain cancer. She served Utah from 2015 to 2019 and was known for breaking barriers and advocating conservative values. Love’s death was widely mourned across party lines. She leaves behind a legacy of trailblazing public service.

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