Donald Trump Firmly Supports Crypto And Prepares To Launch NFT

Donald Trump, a former US president who supports crypto, has been shot while campaigning for the 2024 election. (Photo; Doc. Wall Street Journal)

JAKARTA Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, made a surprise by changing his views on cryptocurrencies. In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg, Trump now supports crypto adoption to maintain the competitiveness of the United States. This change in attitude is very significant given previous distrust of this technology.

Trump explained that his support for crypto is a strategic step. He realized that ignoring crypto could leave America behind from other countries, especially China, which has advanced rapidly in this field. "If I ignore it," Trump said, "other countries will take over." He stressed that his main focus is what is best for the nation.

Plans To Release NFT

Not only stopping at retoric support, Trump plans to release a series of NFTs (non-fungible tokens). This NFT is often associated with a unique experience and has become very popular.

Previously, the NFT Trump released offered privileges such as having a piece of a suit or attending an exclusive dinner with him. "I've done it three times," he said, "and I'm going to do it again because people want it."

Trump now sees the crypto industry as "good base" even though it is still relatively young. His more positive view is influenced by his interaction with industry leaders. This change is in line with his political ambitions, including the potential for re-nomination to the White House.

Support From Influenced Figures

Important figures in the crypto world also support Trump. Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, is reportedly planning to donate US$45 million (Rp675 billion) per month to Super PAC in favor of Trump. Other supporters include the twin brothersugsluvoss ( Gemini founder), Cathie Wood of Ark Invest, and Jesse Powell ( Kraken co-founder).

Trump's choice for vice presidential candidate pairs also reflects his commitment to crypto. Senator JD Vance, who vocally supports Bitcoin, was chosen as his partner. Vance, a Republican from Ohio, has criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during a legal trial with crypto startup DEBT Box.

The Impact On Trump's Themed Meme Coin

After the attempted assassination of Trump, the price of cryptocurrencies related to his brand has surged. For example, the price of MAGA tokens jumped from USD 6.31 (IDR 94,650) to USD 10.36 (IDR 155,400) in just minutes after the incident.

This development makes the crypto community continue to observe how Trump's pro-crypto stance will shape the political landscape and the industry's future. One thing is for sure: the mix between politics and blockchain technology is even more interesting to follow!