'I think it's a very dangerous thing': Trump trashes cryptocurrencies and says he favors a strong US dollar
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Former President Donald Trump is not a fan of cryptocurrencies and expects a potential crash in the future, according to an interview with Fox News on Friday.
«That [crypto] could be an explosion some day the likes of which we've never seen. It will make the big tech explosion look like baby stuff. I think it's a very dangerous thing,» Trump said, adding that he favors a strong US dollar.
Bitcoin traded down about 1% to $48,770 Wednesday afternoon, erasing early morning gains, while ether fell about 2% to $3,989.
The comments come after wife Melania Trump announced plans last week to launch her own NFT, which will cost 1 solana, or about $180.
«I am proud to announce my new NFT endeavor, which embodies my passion for
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