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Trump Makes U-Turn on Cryptocurrency; Pledges Support for Digital Donations

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Qadir AK

The U.S. election stage has expanded into the trillion-dollar crypto industry, with both presidential contenders eyeing its potential for electoral success. In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump, who once criticized Bitcoin, has now pledged support for cryptocurrencies, marking a significant change in his stance.

Here’s a detailed analysis into this latest move.

Donald Trump Plays Strategy

In a series of videos shared on X platform, crypto influencer Frank Degods highlighted Trump’s unexpected shift, indicating his openness to accepting crypto donations, a move likely to resonate with the growing NFT community.

Previously, Trump heavily criticized Bitcoin, even labeling it a “Scam,” but now pledges full support for digital assets, promising to end US hostility towards crypto. He also accepts campaign donations in digital assets. Trump pledges to protect the rights of crypto investors, in contrast to Biden’s regulatory approach.

His bold declaration, urging crypto enthusiasts to “vote Trump,” contrasts sharply with the Biden administration’s regulatory approach, which Trump criticizes for its lack of understanding and heavy-handed tactics. 

While advocating for a strong U.S. dollar, Trump acknowledges the value of cryptocurrencies, promising to protect the interests of crypto investors. This newfound support extends to Trump’s personal ventures, as he ventures into branded NFTs and incorporates digital assets into his campaign financing strategy.

Crypto Market Reacts

According to CoinMarketCap, the “Jeo Boden” meme coin, inspired by President Joe Biden, surged 18.5% in the last 24 hours following comments from Donald Trump. Trump expressed skepticism about the coin, remarking its high market capitalization of $240 million.

Avichal Garg, Co-founder of Electric Capital, praised Trump’s changing stance on crypto, noting the potential consequences if Biden remains anti-crypto.

Tug-of-War: Democrats vs Republicans

Journalist Eleanor Terret highlights the contrasting crypto regulation approaches between Democrats and Republicans. While Biden aligns with regulatory bodies like the SEC, Trump aims to dismantle adversarial policies and champion digital currencies.

Despite bipartisan efforts to nullify certain regulations, such as SAB 121, the Biden administration remains opposed, highlighting the ongoing tug-of-war over crypto regulation in the political arena.

Now it’s your turn! Do you think Biden or Trump has the right approach to crypto regulation? Let us know!

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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