Donald Trump Pledges To ‘Do Something Great With Crypto’—Here’s What He’s Done So Far
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday declared his intention to “do something great with crypto,” signaling a significant shift in U.S. policy on digital assets.
Trump emphasized the need for the United States to stay ahead of global competitors, particularly China, in embracing cryptocurrency.
“We don’t want China or anybody else, and not just China, but others, embracing it while we fall behind,” Trump said in an interview with CNBC.
On artificial intelligence, Trump reiterated the need for the U.S. to lead the rapidly advancing field. “We’re going to be way ahead of [sic] AI,” he stated.
He highlighted the importance of producing substantial amounts of electricity to support technological advancements, noting, “We need more than twice what we already have.”
But as Trump makes new promises, Benzinga examines what he has already done to engage with the cryptocurrency industry.
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