Donald Trump
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It’s not yet clear whether Donald Trump is pumping bitcoin. But an unofficial memecoin is still seeing benefit.
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Plus, Trump is headed to the heart of Bitcoinlandia with a speaking appearance at the Bitcoin 2024 conference
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Parody memecoins of political figures have captured crypto’s attention, but they still need to stick the landing
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Trump insiders say he will dismantle the anti-crypto army within an hour of taking office, but the campaign has been quiet about how it plans to do so
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Biden’s team hasn’t yet been as responsive on this issue as the former president, Marathon Digital execs say
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Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also revealed he recently bought 21 bitcoin, including three bitcoin for each of his kids
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The Trump campaign announced that people can make crypto donations in support of the former president
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Americans should not prioritize their own selfish financial interests over broader societal and ethical concerns
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This represents a change in course for Trump, who previously told the BBC that bitcoin “seems like a scam.”
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