Author: Denis Schweizer, Professor of Finance, Concordia University

Donald Trump’s recent embrace of cryptocurrency at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville marks a significant shift from the former U.S. president’s earlier skepticism. Once a vocal critic, Trump now positions himself as a champion of digital assets, reflecting the broader convergence of politics and crypto in what is increasingly referred to as “PolitiFi.” But even though Trump’s pivot garnered significant attention, it’s essential to explore how stances on cryptocurrency regulation could influence some voters in the United States leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Biden’s evolving crypto stance Historically, President Joe Biden’s administration and prominent Democrats, including Sen.…

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