
{"id":69980,"date":"2025-05-29T01:13:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T01:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=69980"},"modified":"2025-05-29T01:13:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T01:13:41","slug":"donald-jr-and-eric-trump-spotlight-bitcoin-at-las-vegas-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=69980","title":{"rendered":"Donald Jr. and Eric Trump Spotlight Bitcoin at Las Vegas Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>The Trump name <\/span><span>got<\/span><span> loud applause at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. <\/span><span>Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump <\/span><span>showed up<\/span><span> in person, carrying a message that the family isn\u2019t just paying attention to <\/span><span>crypto<\/span><span>.<\/span><span> The plan puts Trump Media right in the center of the crypto conversation, showing it\u2019s not just a media company but a financial player with bold ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>A Change from Skeptics to Supporters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>It wasn\u2019t long ago that the Trump family didn\u2019t think twice about crypto. Their world was real estate, finance, and legacy institutions. But times have clearly changed. At the Vegas event, the message was clear: they\u2019ve gone from sitting on the sidelines to actively betting on Bitcoin\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>JUST IN:  Eric Trump says &#8220;everyone in the world wants <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Bitcoin<\/a>, everybody is buying Bitcoin&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;0.1 BTC is going to be worth an absolute fortune&#8221;  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0942a3dSWI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pic.twitter.com\/0942a3dSWI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BitcoinMagazine\/status\/1927832509867262375?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><span>And it\u2019s not just about talking points. This is part of a bigger trend. <\/span><span>Former President Trump has recently <\/span><span>embraced<\/span><span> digital assets after years of <\/span><span>calling<\/span><span> them risky or unnecessary.<\/span> <span>His campaign now <\/span><span>takes<\/span><span> crypto donations, and <\/span><span>he\u2019s<\/span><span> promised to roll back regulatory pressure if he <\/span><span>gets back in<\/span><span> the White House.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>They\u2019re Not Happy With the Old System<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Part of the family\u2019s new stance comes from growing frustration with how money works in the traditional system. <\/span><span>Both Trump sons pointed to what they see as a lack of personal control in banking, and they <\/span><span>say<\/span><span> crypto offers <\/span><span>something<\/span><span> better.<\/span> <span>In their view, digital assets <\/span><span>let<\/span><span> people move money on their terms, without red tape or <\/span><span>the usual<\/span><span> hoops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Their comments <\/span><span>tapped into<\/span><span> a familiar feeling for <\/span><span>a lot of<\/span><span> people in the room.<\/span><span> In an industry built around the idea of individual control, the Trumps positioned themselves as champions of financial freedom, or at least the version of it that runs on Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/crypto-presales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span>Trump Media\u2019s $2.5 Billion Bitcoin Play<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>More than just talk, there\u2019s a serious financial move on the table. Trump Media &amp; Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, is aiming to put together a $2.5 billion Bitcoin treasury. That would make it one of the largest crypto holdings by any private US company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--logarithmic\">Log<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span>This is part of a bigger strategy to blend media, money, and influence. Whether it\u2019s about trust in the system or staying ahead of the curve, they want to be seen not just as supporters of Bitcoin, but as players who are putting real value into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>The Politics of Bitcoin Just Got Louder<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Of course, mixing crypto with politics always raises questions. Some see the move as bold and forward-thinking. Others are already sounding alarms about conflicts of interest, especially if public policies start aligning too closely with private investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>But no matter where you stand, it\u2019s hard to ignore what\u2019s happening. Bitcoin <\/span><span>used to be<\/span><span> a niche topic in politics. Now it\u2019s showing up in campaign speeches, on debate stages, and at major conferences, with the Trumps leading the charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span>A Sign of What\u2019s Coming<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The Trump family\u2019s full-court <\/span><span>crypto<\/span><span> press is just one example of how mainstream digital assets have become.<\/span><span> What <\/span><span>used to be<\/span><span> a fringe movement is now being embraced by political figures, corporate leaders, and everyday investors alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Whether or not their Bitcoin bets pay off, one thing\u2019s clear: crypto is no longer on the sidelines of the national conversation. It\u2019s front and center, with the next election and beyond set to shape <\/span><span>where it goes<\/span><span> from here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p><span><br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n        Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump used the Bitcoin 2025 conference to spotlight Bitcoin as a core part of the Trump family\u2019s financial and political vision.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n        The brothers signaled a shift from crypto skepticism to full support, describing Bitcoin as essential to wealth protection and freedom.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n        Eric Trump took aim at traditional finance, calling it outdated and positioning Bitcoin as a faster, more transparent alternative.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n        Trump Media &amp; Technology Group is reportedly planning to buy $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, aligning the brand with major institutional holders.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n        The move raises questions about potential conflicts of interest if Trump re-enters office while heavily invested in Bitcoin.<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/adoption\/donald-jr-and-eric-trump-spotlight-bitcoin-at-las-vegas-conference\/\">Donald Jr. and Eric Trump Spotlight Bitcoin at Las Vegas Conference<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Trump name got loud applause at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump showed up in person, carrying a message that the family isn\u2019t just paying attention to crypto. The plan puts Trump Media right in the center of the crypto conversation, showing it\u2019s not just a media [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69980","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-discovery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69980"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=69980"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69980\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=69980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=69980"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=69980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}