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Can the US become the "crypto capital of the planet?"

Trump plants flag on future of crypto while Harris remains indecisive

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Austin Hodge
August 30, 2024 • Read Time: 10 minutes

August 29 saw another splash in the developing crypto-political landscape of the 2024 US Election as former President Donald Trump declared his ambitious vision to crown the United States as the ‘crypto capital of the planet.’

In a post on his official X account, Trump teased a new strategy with a 17-second video, cryptically showcasing involvement from World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project fervently endorsed by his sons. With Trump’s notable flip from previously bashing Bitcoin to now embracing digital assets, his continued progression deeper into the crypto embrace amplifies scrutiny of Kamala Harris’ indecisive engagement with the sector. Let's dive in!

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