Ex-US Pres. Donald Trump to Speak at Nashville Bitcoin 2024

As a researcher with a background in political science and technology, I find this news intriguing. Former President Donald Trump’s decision to speak at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference is an intentional move that underscores his efforts to engage with the Bitcoin community and tap into their enthusiasm for the digital currency. This appearance comes as Trump campaigns for the Republican nomination, making it a strategic effort to gain electoral support.


Trump, the previous American president, is slated to deliver a speech at the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville towards the end of this month, according to conference organizers who made the announcement on Wednesday. This speaking engagement represents a calculated move by Trump as he seeks to connect with Bitcoin enthusiasts during his presidential campaign.

As a crypto investor eagerly anticipating the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville from July 25-27 at Music City Center, I’m thrilled about the lineup of renowned speakers. On Friday, Michael Saylor will deliver a keynote speech, while on Saturday, Edward Snowden is set to grace us with his presence. Moreover, I look forward to Kennedy’s fireside chat on the same day. The details regarding Trump’s appearance are still under wraps, but I can hardly contain my excitement for this extraordinary event!

ANNOUNCING: PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO SPEAK AT #BITCOIN2024

— The Bitcoin Conference (@TheBitcoinConf) July 10, 2024

Trump, as the foremost Republican nomination contender, now shares the stage with independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy. Their participation in the largest Bitcoin convention signifies a deliberate effort to tap into the fervor of Bitcoin supporters and potentially transform it into significant votes for the upcoming November elections.

During a gathering at Mar-a-Lago in May, Trump’s presidential campaign pledged to honor its commitment to accepting donations in several cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana. As a result, the campaign started accepting these digital coins for contributions.

In recent American political discourse, Bitcoin has become a highly contentious issue. The Republican Party’s proposed policy statement, unveiled on Monday, advocates for shielding Bitcoin from what it terms the Biden administration’s “un-American clampdown on cryptocurrencies.” The platform asserts the commitment to safeguard Bitcoin mining and enables citizens to independently manage their digital assets without interference or oversight from the government.

Among Trump and Kennedy, this conference will also showcase notable figures including Vivek Ramaswamy, a previous presidential candidate; Cynthia Lummis, the senator from Wyoming; Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn, both senators from Tennessee; and Tulsi Gabbard, a former representative from Hawaii. Brian Hughes, a senior advisor for Trump’s campaign, highlighted that “President Trump is eager to foster American innovation in cutting-edge technologies.”

Trump’s past criticisms of Bitcoin as “highly volatile and lacking substance” have been superseded, generating excitement within the cryptocurrency community. This shift in perspective was brought into focus following a recent $2 million Bitcoin donation to the Trump campaign from the co-founders of Gemini, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.

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2024-07-11 09:08