Elon Musk has denied claims that he discussed cryptocurrencies with Donald Trump, despite ongoing speculation and reports suggesting otherwise.
Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to refute reports suggesting he talked about crypto with Donald Trump, the leading candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
βPretty sure Iβve never discussed crypto with Trump, although I am generally in favor of things that shift power from government to the people, which crypto can do,β Musk wrote in a post on X.
The Tesla CEO was responding to a Bloomberg report that claimed Musk counseled Trump on crypto-related matters, generating significant interest. The report also discussed the possibility of Musk speaking at the upcoming Republican National Convention alongside Trump.
These reports come as Trump increasingly promotes Bitcoin and other digital assets on the campaign trail. Trump views Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a way to appeal to new voters.
BREAKING: πΊπΈ Donald Trump says βI am very positive and open minded to crypto companies.β βOur country must be the leader in the field. There is no second place.β
Trumpβs crypto holdings have exceeded $10 million, and the MAGA token recently reached an all-time high of $15.4.
Musk has not responded to the reports about him speaking at the Republican convention.
Advisory Role
On May 29, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was considering a βpossible advisory roleβ for Musk if he were to reclaim the White House in Novemberβs election.
Both men once had a tense relationship but are now engaged in political talks about policy ideas, such as immigration and reportedly, crypto.
Elon Musk has announced that he will not be contributing to either presidential campaign in the upcoming election. However, he has allegedly informed Trump that he intends to hold events to discourage rich supporters from backing Joe Biden in November.
This relationship is significant for the crypto market as both Musk and Trump have the potential to influence public attitudes toward digital currencies. Their discussions and Muskβs active stance could sway investor sentiment and shape future regulatory policies, impacting the broader adoption and stability of crypto.
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