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When Trump met crypto

Planet Money

2025/06/27
Planet Money

Planet Money

2025/06/27

Shownote

In 2019, President Trump tweeted: "I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies." Today, the Trumps are all over crypto. There are memecoins for Trump and the first lady. They own a stablecoin, a bitcoin mining operation, and a crypto financial se...

Highlights

The world of cryptocurrency has undergone a dramatic transformation, especially in its relationship with political power. What began as a decentralized movement aimed at financial independence now finds itself intertwined with high-profile political figures and institutions. This podcast delves into the evolving dynamics between Bitcoin culture and one of the most influential political families in recent U.S. history.
05:57
Ross Ulbricht's prison items were up for auction at the Bitcoin 2025 conference.
17:44
Forbes reports crypto has added $1 billion to Trump's net worth
30:08
Ross Ulbricht speaks on Bitcoin and freedom after release by Trump

Chapters

From Pizza to Politics: Bitcoin's Cultural Evolution
00:00
Trump's Turnaround: From Critic to Crypto Entrepreneur
11:27
Bitcoin 2025: A Conference Where Politics Meets the Blockchain
21:17

Transcript

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