At the Bitcoin Conference, the Republicans were for sale

a year ago

Coinbase announces sponsorship of America250, a nonprofit planning the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including a military parade for Trump's birthday.
The Bitcoin Conference features a MAGA-themed day with Republican politicians, White House officials, and crypto executives praising Trump as the 'crypto president.'
America250, originally a nonpartisan effort, shifts under Trump's influence to include a grand military parade with tanks and helicopters, funded partly by Coinbase.
Crypto community reactions are mixed, with some embracing political alliances while others criticize the industry's alignment with Trump and government power.
Behind-the-scenes networking at the conference reveals crypto executives' loyalty to Trump, despite concerns over fraudsters like Justin Sun re-entering the space.
The event highlights tensions between Bitcoin's libertarian ideals and its growing ties to political power, with some fearing government backlash against crypto.

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