What Cronos (CRO), and why it was included in Trump’s “Crypto Blue Chip ETF” application?

BitcoinWorld What Cronos (CRO), and why it was included in Trump’s “Crypto Blue Chip ETF” application? Is Cronos CRO crypto the next big surprise for crypto investors? With Donald Trump’s new crypto blue chip ETF plan adding CRO alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum, it’s time to unpack what Cronos is — and why this move could reshape retail and institutional exposure. What is Cronos (CRO) Crypto? Cronos (CRO) is the native token of the Cronos Chain, an EVM-compatible blockchain built with Cosmos SDK by Crypto.com . The coin powers: Transaction fees and ‘gas’ for DeFi and NFTs Staking rewards for network security Loyalty perks in Crypto.com’s popular Visa cards & Pay services According to CoinMarketCap , Cronos ranks in the global top 50 by market cap — with millions of daily active users on Crypto.com’s app. Key Features of Cronos (CRO) Feature Details Blockchain Cronos Chain (EVM-compatible, Cosmos-based) Primary Use Transaction fees, staking, rewards, payments Developer Crypto.com Market Ranking Top 50 crypto by market cap Why Did Trump Add CRO to the Crypto Blue Chip ETF? Trump’s team surprised analysts by including Cronos CRO crypto in the new ETF — alongside Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP. Why? Retail Familiarity: Crypto.com’s 80M+ users know and use CRO daily. Custody Partner: Crypto.com’s regulated custodian secures the ETF’s crypto assets. Diversification: CRO brings a DeFi and retail payments layer to an otherwise big-cap heavy ETF. Growth Potential: The Cronos Chain ecosystem is expanding in DeFi, gaming, and NFTs. Trump Crypto ETF: Allocation Snapshot Token Planned Allocation Bitcoin (BTC) ~70% Ethereum (ETH) ~15% Solana (SOL) ~8% Cronos (CRO) ~5% XRP ~2% Source: Investopedia Is This Good for CRO Investors? Market watchers expect CRO’s inclusion in the ETF to: Increase visibility among mainstream investors Drive higher liquidity and demand for CRO Strengthen Crypto.com’s position as a major player in regulated crypto finance FAQs What does CRO stand for? Cronos (CRO) is the native token of Crypto.com’s Cronos Chain. How can I buy CRO? You can buy CRO on major exchanges like Crypto.com and Binance. Is the Trump Crypto ETF approved? The ETF has been filed but awaits regulatory approval from the SEC. This post What Cronos (CRO), and why it was included in Trump’s “Crypto Blue Chip ETF” application? first appeared on BitcoinWorld and is written by Keshav Aggarwal

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