Trump views Bitcoin as a scam and a competitor to the established U.S. dollar currency.
4 reports, 1 independent
Updated Jul 26
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What happened
Trump views Bitcoin as a scam and a competitor to the established U.S. dollar currency.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Bitcoin
digital cash system and associated currency
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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US Dollar (Next day)
Distinct currency with ISO 4217 code "USN", defined for trade purposes
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