Billionaire investor Mark Cuban claims Silicon Valley's support for Donald Trump's presidential candidacy is driven by the cryptocurrency industry.
He described it as a “Bitcoin campaign.”
Cuban predicts Trump will overhaul SEC after taking office
Cuban argues that a Trump presidency would necessitate significant changes at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
These changes would make it easier for crypto businesses to operate.
The SEC has been criticized for its challenging regulatory environment for digital assets.
Cuban believes BTC will continue to rise
Cuban, who has a history with the SEC, believes Trump’s lead in the polls could lead to increased inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
He suggests these conditions are favourable for Bitcoin's value.
“There could not have been a better time for the BTC price to rise,” Cuban stated.
Inflation and geopolitical instability bring crisis to crypto market
Fiat currencies, including the US dollar, suffer from inflationary printing.
Former Speaker Paul Ryan discussed stablecoins as a means to maintain dollar dominance amid high debt obligations and competition from China's yuan.
Crypto in Crisis Regions
Venezuela’s economic hardships have driven individuals to cryptocurrencies, accounting for 9% of remittances in 2023.
Argentina, facing an inflation rate of 276%, also sees a disproportionate embrace of cryptocurrencies.