Posted 2/23/2024, 5:51:00 PM
Trump Calls for Bitcoin Regulation While Raising Privacy Concerns
- Donald Trump said Bitcoin is gaining popularity and "you probably have to do some regulation" on it
- This comes after Trump vowed to never allow a digital dollar if reelected last month
- Trump has made millions from Bitcoin and NFT sales previously
- Republicans have pushed back against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as government overreach
- Privacy concerns remain an issue even for CBDCs designed to protect user data and anonymity