The social media company under Trump is in talks to acquire the cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, Trump's social media company is in advanced talks to acquire the cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt, which is owned by the Intercontinental Exchange, as the company seeks to expand its business beyond online conversations.

Two people familiar with the negotiations said that Trump Media and Technology Group is close to a full stock acquisition of Bakkt. The valuation under discussion is still unclear, but on Monday, Bakkt's market capitalization was slightly above $150 million.