US presidential candidate Donald Trump expressed his interest in cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, during an interview on CNBC yesterday. Trump, who had previously criticized cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, stating that their value is based on thin air and involves illegal activities, has recently shown a significant change in his attitude. In an interview with Fox News at the end of February, he emphasized his preference for the US dollar and neither supported nor opposed Bitcoin.
In the CNBC interview, Trump stated that he is “very interested” in cryptocurrency but does not engage in trading. He mentioned that he sometimes does small things for entertainment, which allow him to make money and have fun. Additionally, he mentioned that he occasionally accepts Bitcoin as payment, indicating that Bitcoin is another form of currency.
VanEck predicted at the end of last year that Trump’s return to the White House would boost Bitcoin’s price to $100,000 by 2024. Trump is also one of the few political figures passionate about NFTs. He has released a series of NFTs, offering buyers the opportunity to have dinner with him. With Trump’s candidacy for the presidency now confirmed, his stance on cryptocurrency is expected to become a topic of significant interest.
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