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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

Trump-Backed Crypto Enthusiast Wins Ohio Senate Primary, To Face Off With Digital Assets Critic

Bernie Moreno won the GOP's Senate primary in Ohio (Credit: Bernie Moreno campaign website/screenshot)

KEY POINTS

  • Trump endorsed Moreno in December, saying he believes the crypto bull won't let Ohio down
  • Crypto industry figures and crypto users have since extended congratulatory messages to Moreno
  • Moreno said earlier this month that the election will be a choice between Bitcoin holders and CBDC supporters

Bernie Moreno, a known cryptocurrency fan and Donald Trump-endorsed businessman, has won the Senate primary in Ohio, positioning him as the challenger to Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the general election later this year.

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