Trump to make US ‘crypto capital of the planet,’ will fire Gensler on day one

What better way to start the week than with Bitcoin chasing down all-time highs? BTC has been on the ascent since last Wednesday, but it had a particularly strong weekend, propelled in part by the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Former US President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Michael Saylor, Edward Snowden and other big names discussed the future of Bitcoin, and it’s hard not to absorb the positivity. Today’s episode covers all of the biggest talking points from the conference to ensure you’re in the know!Further reading:Bitcoin pushes toward $70K — just 6% needed for new all-time high‘Feels surreal’ — Bitcoin sticks to $68K as market ignores 200K BTC US election pledgeTrump to end war on crypto if elected, says US will be ‘crypto capital of the planet’Trump pledges to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler ‘on day one’ if reelectedHK police arrest 4, including teen, in HK$11M crypto fraudSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.