Trump's Crypto Ambitions Ignite Bitcoin Boom and Musk Backs Treasury Shift

17.11.2024 37 times read 0 Comments

Trump's Victory Fuels Bitcoin Surge: The Washington Post

The recent election victory of Donald Trump has sent bitcoin prices soaring, as reported by The Washington Post. Trump's promise to transform the United States into the "crypto capital of the planet" has sparked a rush among new investors eager to enter the cryptocurrency market. Daniel Manson, a 21-year-old college student from New Jersey, is one such investor who decided to invest his $6,200 windfall in bitcoin after betting on Trump's reelection.

This surge isn't limited to just bitcoin; other cryptocurrencies like ethereum and dogecoin have also seen significant gains since Election Day. Dogecoin’s value doubled following an unconventional branding move involving Elon Musk being appointed head of a newly formed advisory body called DOGE — Department of Government Efficiency. This development reflects growing mainstream acceptance and interest in digital currencies post-election.

Musk Endorses Bitcoin for U.S. Treasury Strategy: Forbes

Elon Musk has thrown his support behind using bitcoin as part of a strategic reserve plan aimed at tackling America's national debt crisis, according to Forbes. As rumors circulate about potential nation-state adoption of bitcoin under President-elect Trump’s administration, Musk endorsed Howard Lutnick for Treasury Secretary over Scott Bessent due to Lutnick's pro-bitcoin stance.

Lutnick himself revealed substantial investments in bitcoin through Cantor Fitzgerald during discussions with crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano. Meanwhile, Robert F Kennedy Jr., recently named Health Secretary pick by Trump’s team echoed similar sentiments regarding bitcoins' role against inflationary pressures faced by middle-class Americans today.

Georgia County Secures Elections via Blockchain: Forbes

Screven County made history this November when it became America’s first county utilizing blockchain technology provided by Simple Proof Company ensuring tamper-proof electoral results storage securely onto Bitcoins’ immutable ledger system, reports another article from Forbes magazine covering technological advancements within public sectors nationwide amidst rising concerns surrounding voter fraud allegations.

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