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Donald Trump talks about Bitcoin mining and wants ‘all remaining Bitcoin to be made in the USA’
Donald Trump talks about Bitcoin mining and wants ‘all remaining Bitcoin to be made in the USA’
With an aggregate market value of more than $2.5 trillion, the cryptocurrency market is a hot topic of discussion for the 2024 presidential campaign. Diverging positions on cryptocurrencies could signal broader economic and technology policy taking advantage American votes. In recent social media posts and speeches, Trump has conveyed his position on Bitcoin (BTC)the vanguard of this digital asset revolution.
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In a surprising turn of events, former president and potential 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump has caught the attention of the financial world with a vocational statement surrounding Bitcoin mining. Trump’s previous skepticism can be seen in a 2021 Fox Business interview where he said, “Bitcoin looks like a scam… I want the dollar to be the currency of the world.”
However, Trump has changed his stance and now embraces what crypto can offer. Trump, known for his America-first rhetoric, announced on June 12, 2024 that “We want all remaining Bitcoins to be made in the USA!” This significant departure from his previous hesitation highlights his newfound enthusiasm for the industry.
Trump’s competitive nature against China extends to Bitcoin mining. On Truth Social, a social media platform owned by Trump Media, he emphasized, “Bitcoin mining could be our last line of defense against CBDC,” illustrating his belief that neglecting cryptography poses a threat to national security.
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Trump made another post aimed at current President Joe Biden, explaining: “Biden’s hatred of Bitcoin only helps China, Russia and the radical communist left.” Trump’s stance on encryption stands in stark contrast to the Biden administration, which he has scrutinized: “Crooked Joe Biden, on the other hand, the worst president in our country’s history, wants him to die a slow, painful death. That will never happen.” with my!” These statements coined Trump as the ‘crypto president’, raising hopes among the crypto community of his potential victory.
Bitcoin mining requires immense computing power, raising questions about its environmental impact. While Trump mentioned the U.S.’s ability to sustainably handle energy-intensive operations, he did not specify renewable energy plans for Bitcoin mining.
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As the 2024 presidential election continues, Trump’s push for an American-dominated crypto industry underscores his key position in economic strategy and foreign affairs, signaling potential legislative and public opinion shifts toward crypto in America.
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