Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been confirmed as a speaker at the high-profile Bitcoin conference scheduled to take place in Nashville, Tenn., later this month. His presence adds to an already star-studded lineup that includes independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, signifying the strengthening relationship between crypto and the political world.
In line with this, Trump’s campaign has recently begun accepting donations in a slew of cryptocurrencies, a move that is seen as an effort to convert the enthusiasm of crypto enthusiasts into political support. This announcement made good on a pledge he made to Trump NFT holders during an event at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
Robert F. Kennedy, on learning about Trump’s acceptance of Bitcoin, stated he was thrilled with Trump’s newfound appreciation of the power of cryptocurrency. Kennedy believes that should he decide to step back, his supporters would vote for Trump.
On another note, this week marked a significant moment when the Republican Party articulated full support for Bitcoin. Their proposed policy vows to safeguard Bitcoin miners’ rights, ensure every American’s right to privately hold their digital assets and allow free transactions devoid of government intrusion.
This mega Bitcoin conference is expected to host several other political luminaries besides Trump and Kennedy, including former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and senators from Wyoming and Tennessee. Trump’s presence at the event signals a shift in his previously skeptical stance towards cryptocurrency and the event promises to be a defining moment in how the crypto community melds with American political discourse.