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The Bitcoin Conference 2024 concluded one week ago, and it was truly one for the books. Attendees in Nashville, TN, were treated to insights from hundreds of speakers, including notable figures such as Donald Trump, Robert Kennedy, Jr., Michael Saylor, Edward Snowden, and Russell Brand.

Trump’s Speech at the Bitcoin Conference

The most anticipated speech at the Bitcoin Conference 2024 came on the last day. Donald Trump addressed a packed crowd, stating “Bitcoin is not just a marvel of technology. As you know, it’s a miracle of cooperation and human achievement.”

While Trump made sure to include some of his signature political remarks about Biden and Harris, he also shared some interesting insights about how his administration would treat Bitcoin:

• Trump’s energy policy will be friendly to Bitcoin mining, with plans to help the United States double its electricity output to maintain its economic dominance.

• Trump declared his intention to make the United States “the Bitcoin superpower of the world.”

• Trump announced that he would fire SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on day one of his administration.

• Trump revealed plans to appoint a Bitcoin presidential advisory council to design regulatory guidance for the industry.

• Trump asserted, “Bitcoin is not threatening the dollar; the behavior of the current U.S. government is really threatening the dollar.”

• Trump committed to keeping 100% of the bitcoin the nation currently holds or acquires as part of a “strategic national bitcoin stockpile.”

• Trump reiterated his promise to commute the sentence of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

Want all the details of what happened at the conference? Read the full post here to find out more.

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