The Rise of Cryptocurrency

Crypto is skyrocketing, ever since Donald Trump won the US election.

Trump is set to lead the most pro-crypto administration ever, promising a crypto advisory council and appointing a prominent pro-crypto hedge fund manager as his pick for Treasury secretary. 

His campaign received considerable donations from the crypto industry, who hope he’ll come good on his promise to create a national bitcoin stockpile.

Today, managing editor of The Saturday Paper Emily Barrett on why Trump backs crypto and what it means for the global economy.

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Guest: Managing editor of The Saturday Paper Emily Barrett

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