Former president Donald Trump wants to be the crypto president. With stops at a bitcoin conference and a bitcoin-themed bar, Trump is tapping into an industry that’s eager to support a crypto-friendly candidate. WSJ’s Vicky Huang explains how Trump and the crypto industry have cozied up ahead of the 2024 election.
Further Reading:
- Trump Hitches His Campaign to the Crypto Crowd
- That Time Donald Trump Walked Into a Bar and Bought a Round Using Bitcoin
- The Crypto Industry Is Trying to Elect Political Allies. The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher.
Further Listening:
- Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Turn Towards Trump
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