• Donald Trump aims to make the U.S. the global leader in cryptocurrency if re-elected.

  • Trump may join a crypto project tied to his family, World Liberty Finance.

  • Trump pledges to cut regulations and boost domestic energy production to support tech growth.

Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to positioning the United States as the global leader in cryptocurrency during his speech at the Economic Club of New York on Thursday. Trump outlined his economic plans for a potential second term, including a clear promise to establish the U.S. as the world’s crypto capital.

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Trump’s remarks came during a broader speech about his vision for America’s economic future. ‘Instead of attacking industries of the future, we will embrace them, including making America the world capital for crypto and Bitcoin,’ Trump said. 

Role in the Crypto Industry

Trump may have a more direct involvement in the cryptocurrency industry through an emerging project reportedly connected to his family. The project, named World Liberty Finance, is said to potentially feature Trump as the chief crypto advocate. Details remain sparse, but the potential involvement of the former president in a crypto-focused project could bring added attention to the sector.

Regulatory Reforms and Economic Overhaul

Trump’s plans for the economy go beyond digital currencies. He emphasized the need for regulatory reforms to boost the country's energy production, particularly focusing on reducing red tape. ‘I will launch a historic campaign to liberate our economy from crippling regulation,’ Trump stated, pledging to remove a significant number of regulations in his second term.

He also indicated that he would declare a national emergency to enhance domestic energy production. Trump underscored the importance of increased electricity availability to sustain the growth of the artificial intelligence industry and maintain the country’s competitive edge against global players like China.

Energy Production and Technology Growth

With his proposals, Trump aims to accelerate approvals for infrastructure projects, including new power plants, pipelines, and drilling operations. ‘Prices will fall immediately in anticipation of this tremendous supply that we can create rather quickly,’ Trump stated, suggesting that these moves would benefit both the energy and technology sectors.

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