2 new cryptos set to dominate in 2026

The second entrant is much more speculative: Trump Media and Technology Groups (NASDAQ: DJT) newly announced cryptocurrency. Namely, on December 31, 2025, the company published a press release, disclosing plans to issue a new digital token to its shareholders, extending its move into cryptocurrencies.

According to the company, DJT shareholders will receive one digital token per share owned, with further details on the rollout expected in 2026. The announcement also hinted that token holders could receive additional perks, including potential discounts on various products. The asset is slated to run on the Cronos blockchain and be distributed in partnership with the Crypto.com exchange.

Shares of the company rose about 5% in early trading following the announcement, showcasing the new token‘s potential. Indeed, digital assets have increasingly become part of the Trump family’s portfolio during the presidents second term, even amid allegations of conflicts of interest.

New crypto launches would not be odd. After all, Trump already unveiled a meme token, TRUMP, just days before his last inauguration. The launch enjoyed brief success before the crypto lost around 90% of its value. Despite a soft market backdrop, Trump Media‘s upcoming release plan still underscores its bet that crypto adoption will play a central role in the company’s future strategy, so it is worth keeping an eye on, if nothing else than as a meme coin.

What new cryptos will dominate in 2026？

Overall, while the wider digital asset market continues to face a lot of uncertainty, some new projects have a lot of room to break out, at least short-term. Among them are Midnight and Trump Medias upcoming token, both of which illustrate the range of narratives driving the new wave of cryptocurrencies, from privacy infrastructure to politically charged meme appeal.

Whether these assets ultimately ‘dominate’ will depend on a number of factors, including execution, utility, and hype, but their potential and the buzz surrounding them suggests that 2026 might hold some aces up its sleeve.