Posted 1/18/2024, 10:54:16 AM
Trump Vows to Block US Digital Currency if Reelected, Calling it a Threat to Freedom While Continuing to Profit from Crypto
- Trump pledges to "never allow" a US CBDC if reelected, calling it a "dangerous threat to freedom" that would give the government "absolute control over your money"
- Speech part of effort to woo pro-crypto constituents as Trump shifts away from past crypto skepticism
- Trump joined on stage by Vivek Ramaswamy, who dropped out to back Trump after the Iowa caucuses
- Trump has made millions selling NFTs, cashing out large amounts of Ethereum
- Rival DeSantis pledging to "end Biden's war on Bitcoin," banned CBDCs in Florida, will accept Bitcoin for state tax payments