Former President Donald Trump announced plans to hold a press conference on Thursday, August 8, at his Mar-a-Lago estate. This announcement drew widespread attention due to recent developments both in the political and crypto regulatory space. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment in the 2024 election race, as Vice President Kamala Harris gains traction in national polls.

Will Donald Trump Make Major Crypto Announcement?

The Trump family recently teased major developments in decentralized finance (DeFi), which makes this latest announcement much more significant. The press conference, scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today, was confirmed by Donald Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social. He wrote, “I will be doing a General News Conference at 2:00 P.M. at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach. Thank you!”

This post sparked speculation about the topics he might address. Netizens expect him to take aim at his opponent, Kamala Harris, who hasn’t made a press appearance in the last 18 days. However, the real intrigue leading up to Trump’s press conference revolves around his family’s recent activity in the crypto world.

On Wednesday, August 8, Donald Trump Jr. took to X (formerly Twitter) to hint at a major upcoming development in the crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors. “We’re about to shake up the crypto world with something HUGE. Decentralized finance is the future—don’t get left behind,” Trump Jr. tweeted.

The post quickly garnered attention from both political and crypto circles, especially following remarks from Eric Trump, Donald Trump’s second son. Eric recently declared his own enthusiasm for the burgeoning DeFi space. “I have truly fallen in love with Crypto / DeFi. Stay tuned for a big announcement,” Eric Trump shared.

The timing of these statements, coming just before the scheduled press conference, has led to rampant speculation about what the former president might announce. Moreover, at the Bitcoin Conference 2024, Trump outlined a vision to use Bitcoin as a strategic reserve for the United States. Hence, these historical precedent also fueled theories on the latest announcements.

Also Read: ‘We’re About To Shake Up The Crypto World’ – Donald Trump Jr.

Cut-Throat Competition With Harris

Amid the political turmoil, Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a surge in momentum. A recent Marquette Law School poll shows Harris leading Trump in a national matchup. In addition, this momentum has been reflected on Polymarket, a popular prediction market.

On the platform, Harris slightly edges out Donald Trump with 49.2% win odds compared to his 49% re-election probability. Despite this, Trump continues to lead in many battleground states, which are expected to play a crucial role in determining the election’s outcome, according to the Washington Post.

Earlier, during the Bitcoin Conference 2024, Trump signaled his intention to remove SEC Chair Gary Gensler from his position if re-elected. Gensler has been a controversial figure in the crypto community. He is widely seen as an obstacle to the industry’s growth due to his aggressive regulatory stance. Thus, the community expects further pro-crypto announcements by Trump before the November elections.

Also Read: Kamala Harris Beats Donald Trump On Prediction Market Ahead Crypto Meet

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