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Donald Trump

President of the United States

Compared on: The United States should promote Bitcoin and private cryptocurrency rather than restrict it to protect the dollar.

THEN · JUN 2021

The currency of this world should be the dollar. And I don't think we should have all of the Bitcoins of the world out there. I think they should regulate them very, very high,

2021-06-07 · Former President of the United States

Direct Fox Business interview addressing Bitcoin regulation and competition with the dollar.

www.foxbusiness.com ↗

NOW · MAR 2025

I am very positive and open minded to cryptocurrency companies, and all things related to this new and burgeoning industry. Our country must be the leader in the field.

2025-03-06 · President of the United States

White House fact sheet establishing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and describing the President's cryptocurrency policy.

www.whitehouse.gov ↗

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Their explanation, on the record:
“I used to say, you know, I want one currency I want the dollar. I don't want people leaving the dollar and I feel that way, but I will tell you, it has taken on a life. But I have seen there has been a lot of use of that. And I'm not sure that I'd want to take it away at this point.”
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