Weâre one day out from one another volatile U.S. election campaign, and it looks like it will be a nail-biter that could go either way. The crypto industry, however, is hoping for a Trump victory, for mercurial reasons, of course.
Thatâs because, in a striking pivot from his earlier skepticism, former President Donald Trump has emerged as a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency during his 2024 presidential campaign. This transformation is underscored by a series of ambitious promises aimed at positioning the United States as a global leader in the digital asset arena. Whether or not he keeps any of these promises is debatable, even doubtful, but it seems clear that the market will like a Trump win more than a Harris win.
đ¶Trumpâs Key Crypto Promises
đžEstablishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Trump has proposed the creation of a âstrategic Bitcoin stockpile,â wherein the U.S. government would retain all Bitcoin it currently holds or acquires in the future. This initiative aims to bolster national security and economic stability by integrating digital assets into the countryâs financial reserves. âBitcoin is not just a marvel of technology; itâs a miracle of cooperation and human achievement,â Trump declared in July, suggesting that Bitcoin might one day surpass gold in value. âBitcoin can possibly overtake the market cap of gold. what do you think will happen when people figure that out?â he said. If Trump is smart, he could put Cynthia Lummis in charge of this thing.
đžFiring SEC Chair Gary Gensler
Criticizing the Securities and Exchange Commissionâs (SEC) regulatory approach under Chair Gary Gensler, Trump has pledged to dismiss Gensler âon day 1â if elected. He argues that the current administrationâs policies have stifled innovation within the crypto industry and vows to implement more favorable regulations. âI pledge to the Bitcoin community that the day I take the oath of office, Joe Biden and Kamala Harrisâ anti-crypto crusade will be over,â Trump vowed in Nashville at Bitcoin 2024 in July. âIt will end. It will be done.â
đžPromoting Domestic Bitcoin Mining
Emphasizing the importance of domestic production, Trump has expressed a desire for most remaining Bitcoin to be mined within the United States. This initiative aims to enhance national control over Bitcoin production and capitalize on the economic opportunities presented by the mining industry. âIf crypto is going to define the future, I want to be mined, minted, and made in the U.S.A,â Trump said in Nashville. âItâs not going to be made anywhere else.â
Last week, on the 16th Anniversary of Satoshiâs White Paper, Trump tweeted âI would like to wish our great Bitcoiners a Happy 16th Anniversary of Satoshiâs White Paper,â Trump wrote. âWe will end Kamalaâs war on crypto, & Bitcoin will be MADE IN THE USA!â
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