In a surprising move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced limited edition Bitcoin sneakers, promoting them on social media shortly after delivering a keynote address at the Bitcoin 2024 conference. The announcement, made via Trump’s preferred platform, Truth Social, showcases his continued engagement with the cryptocurrency community as he campaigns for the upcoming presidential election.

Trump’s Keynote and Cryptocurrency Vision

“Just spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday,” Trump stated in his Truth Social post. “Get your Bitcoin Sneakers now. These are Limited Edition, they are each numbered, and you can now pay with Bitcoin or your favorite Crypto.”

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During his keynote speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Trump outlined his ambitious plans for cryptocurrency policy if elected in November. He vowed to dismiss SEC chair Gary Gensler and halt the U.S. government’s sale of its bitcoin reserves, proposing instead to establish a “strategic bitcoin reserve.”

Embracing Crypto for Political Donations and Beyond

Trump’s engagement with the crypto world isn’t limited to merchandise. He has also embraced cryptocurrency as a medium for political donations, including bitcoin, further aligning himself with the burgeoning digital asset sector. This move follows his previous ventures into the digital collectible space, where he has launched several NFT collections featuring his likeness.