Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be the main attraction at a campaign fundraising event in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27, coinciding with his anticipated keynote speech at the Bitcoin Conference, the largest gathering of cryptocurrency enthusiasts in the United States. This event offers top-tier tickets priced at $844,600 per person, which allows for a seat at a roundtable with the former president and serves as the maximum donation amount permitted for individuals to contribute to the Trump 47 Committee, the joint fundraising committee for Trump and the Republican Party.
Additionally, a lower tier of tickets, priced at $60,000 per person or $100,000 per couple, offers the opportunity for a photo with the former president. Trump’s commitment to the cryptocurrency community has become increasingly evident, with his recent launch of a non-fungible token collection on the Solana blockchain in April and his vocal support for cryptocurrency. Furthermore, the Trump campaign is now accepting digital currency donations and has pledged to defend the rights of individuals who choose to self-custody their coins, a departure from centralized entities like Coinbase.
Moreover, Trump’s recent declaration to keep future bitcoin mining operations within the United States and his choice of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, a proponent of looser crypto regulation, as his running mate have positioned the Trump campaign as a favorable choice for the crypto sector. This contrasts with the Biden administration’s more cautious approach to cryptocurrency regulation, as evidenced by the increased regulatory actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission under President Joe Biden.
Additionally, prominent figures in the tech and crypto industry, such as Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, have expressed their support for Trump’s campaign, highlighting the growing influence of the crypto community in political fundraising.
