Simply Bitcoin Did Trump Hijack Bitcoin to Save the Dollar? | Simply Originals
Sep 25, 2025
The discussion dives into Trump’s contrasting promises about Bitcoin and the reality of stablecoin policies. It raises questions about whether Bitcoin has been used as a political lure for a digital dollar empire. The risks tied to stablecoins, including surveillance and state control, are highlighted alongside their potential to transform global finance. Guests explore how stablecoin issuance bolsters U.S. treasuries and discuss the geopolitical power dynamics at play. Ultimately, the podcast debates if Trump is genuinely supporting Bitcoin or merely advancing a strategic dollar agenda.
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Photo Op vs. Policy Shift
- Donald Trump's Nashville photo op promised pro-Bitcoin moves while signing stablecoin-friendly law at the same time.
- This suggests political theater may have masked a policy shift favoring digital-dollar rails.
Stablecoins Support Treasury Demand
- Stablecoin issuers buy massive short-term U.S. Treasuries, increasing demand for US debt.
- That creates a mechanism where private dollar tokens shore up federal borrowing and extend dollar reach.
Digital Dollar As Geopolitical Tool
- Making the dollar the Internet's native money would lock in global demand and export U.S. monetary power.
- Private rails and legal legitimacy for stablecoins accelerate that export without military force.
