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Former President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. He used his speech to highlight his crypto-related policies if re-elected and to woo crypto voters. At Trump’s promise to fire the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler on the first day after retaking office, the audience began to chant his name. Here are a few key things Trump also said at the conference: Bitcoin is a ‘miracle of cooperation and human achievement’ Trump said that Bitcoin is a ‘marvel of technology’ that showcases the epitome of cooperation and achievement. He added that Bitcoin has already become bigger than ExxonMobil, and given its growth rate, he compared it to the ‘steel industry 100 years ago.’ Trump also highlighted that Bitcoin leaders and developers have a rare ‘camaraderie,’ a friendship that exists despite competition. Following his praise of Bitcoin and its community, Trump announced that if re-elected, he would never allow the government to sell the 210,000 BTC it currently holds, and any acquired in the future. He added that under his presidency, this government holding of BTC will be turned into a Strategic National Bitcoin Stockpile. As a stockpile, it will serve as an asset to all Americans, Trump said. Harris is “against crypto” Calling the current administration of President Joe Biden a “fascist regime,” Trump said that Bitcoin is the only way to gain independence from government coercion and control. Bitcoin stands for freedom and sovereignty, he said. Trump went on to berate Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her worse than Biden and a “radical.” He added: “The Biden-Harris Administration’s repression of crypto and Bitcoin is wrong and it’s very bad for our country.” Trump stated that Harris is “against crypto” and she’s “against it very big.” He said: “Let…

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Filed under: News - @ July 28, 2024 2:22 pm