AMA with Kris: Recap and Community Reactions

Amidst recurring calls for clarity, an Ask-Me-Anything or AMA session with Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek was held on 25 March 2025. 

While Kris spoke about the project’s vision and building an aggressive roadmap for 2025, many felt that handling of the 70 Billion reverse burn was inadequately addressed. 

Here is a quick recap of what was discussed: 

Market Outlook & Strategy

Kris pointed out that Crypto.com hit record revenue in the three months after elections (Q1 of 2025), matching its entire earnings in 2023. The company expects to reach 150M users by Q2.

Despite the delay of the altseason and slowdown experienced in early 2025, Kris explained that we are in a fundamentally new market structure that displays foundations for long term growth. 

“Our ambition is to be the fastest shipping company in the industry, and of course a lot of focus is going to be on ETFs, a lot of focus is going to be on our onchain products….,” the exec said. 

He also highlighted that Crypto.com is excited to be in a partnership with Truth.Fi. He added that the partnership is a critical new flow of capital into the market. 

CRO & Cronos Strategy

Kris addressed the debate around CRO and Cronos, clarifying they are separate entities but aligned in mission. 

“…the original 2021 token burn, I view it as defensive; now, we have strong support from the new administration, the war on crypto is over […] and there is need for an aggressive investment to win,” Kris said. 

With favourable market conditions, the goal is to Make CRO Great Again via ETF inclusion, sovereign digital reserves, and bringing institutional capital to Cronos. 

Just like Crypto.com re-invested billions of dollars to build a recognizable brand, the executive believes, Cronos will have to invest billions to be a top five chain. 

“We can’t think cents when we should be thinking dollars,” he added 

Regulatory & U.S. Focus

Strong ties with the U.S. regulatory landscape were highlighted, alongside upcoming legislation and institutional alignment. Crypto.com aims to lead in on-chain finance infrastructure and capital formation, to be one of the key beneficiaries of the new legislation.

CroFam Reacts:

Many on the YouTube Comments of the AMA directly expressed their disappointment:

Some X posts backed this view too:

So there was no explanation on why they are minting what we already burned.

— GrasPadda (@GrasPadda) March 25, 2025

I’m not sure if we got a clear answer on the 70 billion dilution – he always promises that he will surprise us in a year or hold him to it but $CRO price is still where it was in 2017 lol not sure if I can trust @kris

— KBull (@KBull_AFG) March 25, 2025

Others put forth that Kris must be held accountable for how CRO performs in the next year:

@RemindMe_OfThis in 1 year@kris being acocuntable for not making me rich with $CRO

— ArtDoo (@0xArtCro) March 25, 2025

Morning 🌄 #CroFam
Yes. We will hold him accountable 😆 pic.twitter.com/2c5cTGu6sd

— Steve_Low (@Stelow_1) March 25, 2025

However, the emphasis on broader vision seemed to appeal to many: 

I advise you go back and watch the recent AMA that just happen today with @kris CEO of @cryptocom .

A lot is happening for $CRO and as you learn you will see $CRO will be a top 5 asset in the long run.

Link : https://t.co/JADcWhbkHm pic.twitter.com/eLAAvOJ6kZ

— Crypto West (@CryptoWestttt) March 25, 2025

Impressive to see https://t.co/dUBQUwrMNu pushing forward with ambitious growth plans. While dilution is always a challenge, it’s clear that the long-term vision is about scaling and staying competitive in an evolving market. Looking forward to seeing how FAST CRO WILL RECOVERS🐢

— Crypto corner (@CryptoCornerCro) March 25, 2025

Same, just follow Kris leadership and execution.

— FrancisWong.cro (@FranciswongCro) March 25, 2025

Thus, while the roadmap impressed many with its ambition, the community response has been mixed—especially around Cronos and CRO, where opinions still remain sharply divided