At the Bitcoin Conference, the Republicans were for sale
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Summary
This year’s Bitcoin conference had an unusual theme:Celebrate Donald Trump, and soon.
The conference honored the would-be president’s birthday with aMAGA-themed bash called “America250,“sponsored by crypto exchange Coinbase and organized byTrump’s former campaign manager.
Panels were themed after Trumpian buzzwords like “MakeAmerica Great Again” and”unforgettable.”
The party was well-attended by people who could afford the$1 million tickets — but few seemed to realize they were bankrollingTrump’s campaign.
Some attendees noted the growing influence ofMAGA politics on the crypto world and wondered if Trump wasloyal.
The day before, attendees speculated about whatmight happen if the president suddenly turned against them.
That prospect seemed to color their thoughts.
“I don’t know if Bitcoin wins, regardless of what happens,” onecommented. “It’s a matter of, are you going to be doing the right things byus, by the people who are here?