- A major change between politics and technology has occurred with the announcement by Donald Trump.
- Trump announced that he will accept cryptocurrency for campaign contributions.
- Trump’s foray into Bitcoin has brought new energy to both the political and cryptocurrency scene.
A major change in the relationship between politics and technology has occurred with the announcement by former US President Donald Trump that he will accept cryptocurrency for campaign contributions.
Prominent NFT player Frank Degods posted video recordings to make the news, which was made during an exclusive dinner for purchasers of his “Mugshot Edition” NFTs.
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With the assurance that if they couldn’t, he would make sure they could, Trump reassured his fans of his commitment to allowing Bitcoin payments to his campaign.
Trump’s statement comes at the same time as he is launching his campaign as the Republican nominee for president in 2024. To set himself apart from President Joe Biden, Trump’s acceptance of cryptocurrencies has become a rallying cry for his fans.
While Standard Chartered suggests that a second Trump administration could be advantageous for digital assets, financial analysts are evaluating the possible impact of a Trump president on the cryptocurrency market. Trump’s foray into Bitcoin has, despite skeptics, brought new energy to both the political and cryptocurrency scene.
