Revisiting Trump’s crypto promises after his election win
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There was a lot of election uncertainty a day ago. Now there isn’t.
Donald Trump — a man who has promised to support the crypto industry — is set to return to the White House in January. Bitcoin hit a new record high as a result.
The now-president-elect’s pledges in recent months included firing SEC Chair Gary Gensler, supporting bitcoin mining in America and halting government bitcoin sales.
Beyond Trump, more members of Congress are expected to support the space than ever before. There were so far 257 pro-crypto House candidates elected (compared to 115 with an anti-crypto stance), according to nonprofit Stand With…
