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Trump Pledges To Make US A Bitcoin Superpower

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump departs after speaking at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Former President Donald Trump made a significant announcement at a bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where he outlined his plans to fully embrace cryptocurrency if re-elected for a second term. Addressing a crowd of enthusiastic supporters of digital tokens, Trump expressed his vision for the United States to become a 'bitcoin superpower' under his leadership.

During his keynote address, the Republican presidential nominee vowed to position the U.S. as the 'crypto capital of the planet' and establish a bitcoin 'strategic reserve' utilizing the government's current holdings of the currency. He also pledged to replace Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler if elected and establish a crypto advisory council comprised of industry supporters.

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