When Trump met crypto
Planet Money
2025/06/27
When Trump met crypto
When Trump met crypto

Planet Money
2025/06/27
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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
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.
Chapters
Chapters
From Pizza to Politics: Bitcoin's Cultural Evolution
00:00Trump's Turnaround: From Critic to Crypto Entrepreneur
11:27Bitcoin 2025: A Conference Where Politics Meets the Blockchain
21:17Transcript
Transcript
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