Trump Pledges “Crypto Capital” Status for the U.S. if Elected

• The Trump family continues to push their crypto narrative.
• Donald Trump has charted bold plans for the United States.
• The latest chapter in the family’s business saga remains a mystery.

Presidential candidate Donald Trump has been actively courting the cryptocurrency industry in recent months, promising a regulatory overhaul to replace the current restrictive standards in the United States. Rewardingly, the “crypto president” moniker has earned the election hopeful a significant foothold within the industry, which he, in turn, leverages to further his campaign.

Building on the momentum, the election hopeful is promoting a new venture.

Trump Taps New Brand for U.S. Crypto Vision

Trump has once again unveiled ambitious plans for crypto in the United States. On Thursday, August 29, the former president shared a video to his official X account, which boldly voiced his intention to make the nation a global crypto capital.

“This afternoon, I'm laying out my plan to ensure that the United States will be the crypto capital of the planet. They want to choke you, they want to choke you out of business, we’re not going to let that happen,” he stated.

While the election hopeful’s words are a revamp from his speech at the recently held Bitcoin 2024 conference, they were accompanied by a short teaser display of a new business venture associated with his campaign, “World Liberty Financial.”

World Liberty Financial was previously debuted by Trump’s son, Eric Trump, in an earlier post on the same day he announced the launch of the project.

The brevity of the duo’s posts has prompted questions about the venture’s specifics.

What Is the Trump Family’s Crypto Venture? 

For weeks, the Trump family has been actively campaigning for a mystery crypto project. The buzz first commenced on August 6, 2024, when the former president’s sons publicly endorsed the crypto and DeFi sectors.

“I have truly fallen in love with Crypto / DeFi,” one wrote .

Additional campaigns for the upcoming project will soon follow the endorsements. Though the details still remain sparse, Trump Jr. hinted that the platform, previously called “The DeFiant Ones,” will focus on banking reform, challenging the existing inequality in the traditional banking system.

However, the family’s history of capitalizing on media spectacle and controversy for personal gain raises questions about the latest venture, and it remains to be seen whether or not it delivers true substance. 

On the Flipside

• The mysterious nature of the Trump family’s venture has prompted criticism across the industry that it is another crypto grift.
• Earlier in August, a fraudulent token believed to be associated with Trump’s campaign suffered a rug pull , leaving investors at a loss.
• Trump recently unveiled the latest collection of his NFT series , labeled The America First Collection.”

Why This Matters

Donald Trump’s latest teasers further highlight his focus on the cryptocurrency industry as a cornerstone of his campaign. However, as the industry’s future hinges on supportive governance, scrutiny is intensifying across the sector, making it crucial for his promises and ventures to deliver tangible results.

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