Bitcoin a 'Huge Part of Everything We Do Now': Donald Trump Jr.
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. criticized the traditional finance system and promoted the U.S.' pro-crypto stance at the Bitcoin 2025 conference. They encouraged attendees to invest in Bitcoin and highlighted their decentralized finance platform, World Liberty Fi. Eric Trump expressed a desire to see major banks fail, citing the advantages of cryptocurrency in terms of speed, safety, and transparency. The Trump administration has implemented several pro-Bitcoin measures, including establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve and reducing regulations on digital asset firms. This shift has positioned the U.S. as a significant crypto hub, attracting firms like Deribit. The Trump family has become increasingly involved in the crypto industry, with ties to Trump-themed NFTs and a digital asset mining firm, American Bitcoin. Critics argue that this engagement represents a conflict of interest and personal enrichment for the Trumps, estimating their crypto-related wealth increase at $2.9 billion. Donald Trump Jr. emphasized their commitment to cryptocurrency as integral to their business strategy.
