Newly convicted felon Donald Trump has been ramping up a pro-crypto stance in recent weeks as part of a bid to win over fans of digital assets. The latest indicator that Trump hopes to be the candidate for the elusive "crypto voter": The former president has turned to Elon Musk for advice on carving out his crypto policy, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
Dialogue between the pair has accelerated in recent months, with the Trump campaign increasingly leaning on Musk’s crypto insight and influence, according to Bloomberg. Vivek Ramaswamy, a Trump ally, fellow entrepreneur, and failed 2024 presidential candidate, is a close friend of Musk and reportedly mediating the discussions. The liaising on crypto fits within a broader conversation about the ways in which Musk could take on an advisory role if Trump returns to office, the Wall Street Journal reported.
