Trump Attends Nashville Bitcoin Conference. Former US President Donald Trump, who narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, is still scheduled to appear at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Bitcoin Magazine CEO and event organizer David Bailey verified Trump’s attendance and reassured guests that the ex-president is doing well. Bailey just posted on X about his conversation with Trump’s crew, confirming his participation.
He mentioned that the speaker is feeling well and is looking forward to seeing everyone in Nashville give a speech that will be heard all around the globe. The president’s staff and I just had a conversation. In excellent spirits, he is looking forward to seeing you all in Nashville and giving a speech that will be heard all across the globe.
Trump to Speak at Bitcoin Conference in Nashville
The conference will be held from July 25th to the 27th, and Trump confirmed last week that he will speak at it. On the event’s last day, July 27, he is expected to give his keynote speech.
When Trump was on stage at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, someone opened fire from an unknown source, attempting to kill him. Quickly reacting, Trump covered his ears and dove for cover as agents from the Secret Service rushed to his aid.
An official spokesman for Trump’s campaign assured the public that the former president was receiving medical evaluation at a nearby institution and was uninjured after the event. A campaign spokesman for Trump confirmed that the president was receiving medical attention at a nearby facility and was in no danger.
Trump Attends Nashville Bitcoin Conference: White House spokeswoman Stephanie Cheung released a statement in which President Trump expressed gratitude to law enforcement and first responders for their prompt responses to the horrific incident. Even in prediction markets, the attempted assassination had instant repercussions.
However, After the incident, Trump’s chances of winning the 2017 election increased from 60% to 68% on the Ethereum-based prediction market Polymarket. President Joe Biden’s anticipated reelection odds decreased from 30% to 15%.
This has led to Trump being listed as the odds-on favorite in the prediction market, with a total of 70%. Vice President Kamala Harris has a 9% probability of winning, while Biden trails behind with a 15% likelihood.
Trump Changes Stance on Crypto
Notably, Trump’s attitude about cryptocurrency has changed throughout the years. Even though he used to call Bitcoin a “scam,” his opinion on the matter has since shifted. If he became president, he promised to end the “war on crypto” waged by the Biden administration on June 14th.
Trump has already voiced his disapproval of Biden’s hard line on cryptocurrency, arguing that America should aim to be a global leader in the space. According to a Harris Poll study, one-third of American voters think about a candidate’s stance on cryptocurrency before casting a ballot.
The crypto community is strongly behind Trump in the 2024 US presidential election, according to a new survey by prominent crypto venture capital firm Paradigm. 48% of cryptocurrency owners expect to vote for the ex-president, while 39% intend to vote for Joe Biden, according to the poll that included 1,000 registered voters.