Crypto is skyrocketing, ever since Donald Trump won the US election.

Trump is set to lead the most pro-crypto administration ever, promising a crypto advisory council and appointing a prominent pro-crypto hedge fund manager as his pick for Treasury secretary. 

His campaign received considerable donations from the crypto industry, who hope he’ll come good on his promise to create a national bitcoin stockpile.

Today, managing editor of The Saturday Paper Emily Barrett on why Trump backs crypto and what it means for the global economy.




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Crypto is skyrocketing, ever since Donald Trump won the US election.Trump is set to lead the most pro-crypto administration ever, promising a crypto advisory council and appointing a prominent pro-crypto hedge fund manager as his pick for Treasury secretary. His campaign received considerable donations from the crypto industry, who hope he’ll come good on his promise to create a national bitcoin stockpile.Today, managing editor of The Saturday Paper Emily Barrett on why Trump backs crypto and what it means for the global economy. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Managing editor of The Saturday Paper Emily Barrett

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How Trump pushed bitcoin to record highs

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