Donald Trump surprised many by addressing the biggest bitcoin conference of the year, promising to turn the United States into the "crypto capital" if he wins the November election. He pledged not to sell off the federal government's bitcoin holdings, a stark contrast to his earlier stance. Back in 2019, Trump had criticized bitcoin, saying it was "not money" and "highly volatile." Now, he's vowing to end what he calls President Joe Biden's "war on crypto." Trump even plans to fire the Securities and Exchange Commission chair, Gary Gensler, for his tough stance on crypto regulation, although he doesn't have the authority to do so. Despite the recent drop in public confidence due to widespread fraud, Trump's campaign is embracing bitcoin and has already collected $4 million worth of the cryptocurrency. Many crypto billionaires and venture capitalists have donated to his campaign, seeing it as a way to protect their interests. Other Republican figures, like Sen. Tim Scott, are also championing crypto, promising to reduce regulatory red tape. The crypto industry has seen a comeback after the downfall of FTX and the arrest of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Trump's new pro-crypto stance is a significant shift and could influence the election.

Trump's Turnaround: Embracing Crypto at the Bitcoin Conference

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