Op Ed: Trump vs. Clinton: On Debt, Taxes and Bitcoin, Expect the Same...But Different

Op Ed: Trump vs. Clinton: On Debt, Taxes and Bitcoin, Expect the Same...But Different

What would the impact be of a Trump or Clinton presidency on digital currencies? Politics, banking, and money are all related. Major changes in a country’s governance will have huge implications for monetary policy. Trump. Trump is the King of Debt. He is no stranger to bankruptcy and financial leverage. His presidency would put America First,....


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