Trump's Crypto Agenda: Innovation Support with a Missing Piece for Developers' Protection

Donald Trump's new crypto platform for the 2024 election, approved by the Republican National Convention, emphasises pro-innovation policies, including support for Bitcoin mining, self-custody of digital assets, and free transactions. However, it lacks a commitment to protect developers of decentralised projects from government prosecution. Trump has criticised the Biden administration's regulatory approach and plans to address the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville on July 27. His running mate, J.D. Vance, also supports crypto-friendly legislation, signalling a potentially more supportive environment for the industry under a Trump administration​​.