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Donald Trump, the former President of the United States and current candidate for the presidency, hosted a unique gathering at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Wednesday for NFT holders, where he expressed his backing for cryptocurrency.
The likely Republican presidential nominee organized the event for supporters who acquired at least 47 of his NFTs, each priced at $99.
During a question-and-answer segment, he concurred with an attendee who remarked that numerous cryptocurrency firms are departing the nation “due to the hostility.” He seemingly referenced the recent enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission against crypto firms, including major players Binance and Coinbase, for purportedly offering unregistered securities.
“Well, we’ll stop it because I don’t want that,” he stated. “If we’re going to embrace it, we have to let them be.”
i asked donald trump how he’s going to keep crypto businesses in america.
sounds bullish
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— Malcolm (33.3%) (@macdegods) May 9, 2024
Trump Questions Biden’s Understanding of Crypto
He also criticized current President Joe Biden, implying that he lacks a proper understanding of cryptocurrency. Additionally, he condemned the Democrats, asserting that they are staunchly against crypto.
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“I’m fine with it. I want to ensure it’s good and solid and everything else, but I’m good with it,” he remarked. “And if you appreciate crypto in any form — it comes in various forms — if you support crypto, you better vote for Trump.”
Meanwhile, the administration, under President Biden, is advocating for stricter regulations for the sector.
StanChart Predicts Trump Win Could Boost Cryptocurrency Market
Previously, Donald Trump was a vocal opponent of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, consistently expressing concerns regarding these assets. In July 2019, he publicly disapproved, labeling them as “not money” and criticizing their volatility and absence of intrinsic value. He further contended that these assets could facilitate illegal activities such as drug trafficking.
Nonetheless, the leading Republican candidate has adopted a pro-crypto position during his campaign. In January, he vowed to prevent the establishment of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) if he is elected President in November, citing a desire to protect Americans from governmental overreach.
“Such a currency would give the federal government absolute control over your money. They could take your money, and you wouldn’t even know it was gone,” he stated.
This week, StanChart analyst Geoff Kendrick indicated that cryptocurrencies might benefit from a second term for Trump. He suggested that under a renewed Trump administration, there could be a generally positive effect due to a more favorable regulatory environment.
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