This chapter examines the moment a former president addressed a Bitcoin event in Nashville, highlighting the political significance of crypto voters in the changing landscape of cryptocurrency. It delves into Trump's unexpected support for Bitcoin, the mixed reactions of attendees, and the motivations behind his engagement with the crypto community during an election year.
This past weekend, Donald Trump became the first American president to address a crypto conference, telling an audience in Nashville that “if Bitcoin is going to the moon, I want America to be the nation that leads the way.” It’s a stark contrast from five years ago, when Trump said Bitcoin’s value was based on “thin air.” Is his conversion from crypto skeptic to crypto cheerleader real – or just a canny attempt to get donations?
On today’s podcast, host David Gura speaks to Bloomberg investigative reporter Zeke Faux about the surprising opinions he heard on-the-ground at the world’s biggest Bitcoin conference – and what that could mean for the future of the 2024 presidential election.
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