“Have fun with your Bitcoin, your crypto, and whatever else you’re playing with.”
– American writer, researcher, and crypto pundit
Molly White, citing a telling moment in Donald J. Trump’s address to crypto enthusiasts at the
Bitcoin 2024 conference. Discussing the industry’s growing influence on U.S. politics with
Tech Won’t Save Us host
Paris Marx, White highlights Trump’s “rambling” headline speech as an example for both the ignorance and pandering seen particularly among right-wing politicians. According to White, the statement effectively translates to “have fun with your toys, now give me a million dollars!”