Trump’s Big Bet: Is the US becoming the Crypto Capital or Risking it All?

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In a world already buzzing with geopolitical chaos – be it the Middle East conflict, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the reopened Epstein investigation, or the constant backdoor economic deals – President Donald Trump, now back in the White House in 2025, has dropped another headline-maker. This July, his administration introduced three landmark bills in the House that have already begun stirring debates across party lines and public spheres. As expected, controversy wasn’t far behind.

Interestingly, Trump, who once openly doubted crypto and called it “a scam,” has now completely flipped his stance. Not only has he launched his own meme coin, but he’s also publicly rebranded himself as a supporter of the crypto economy. He now claims the crypto industry is too powerful to ignore and that the U.S. must lead it, not follow. That shift in attitude forms the core of one of the new bills he introduced, the GENIUS Act, which Trump proudly claims is “named after himself.”

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  3. Dorn, S. (2025, July 17). House passes Stablecoin GENIUS Act—here’s what to know. Forbes
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About the Author

Vishnugayathre is pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Geopolitical Risk Analysis at Amity University. With strong research interests in Political Philosophy, International Relations and International Law, she is passionate about exploring the intersection of ideas and policy, dedicated to translating complex theories into actionable insights for real-world international challenges. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science

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