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<a href="https://optimisus.com/market/market-news/donald-trump-launches-a-new-cryptocurrency-venture-world-liberty-financial/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Former US President Donald Trump</a> has executed the inaugural acquisition of burgers utilizing Bitcoin, signifying a notable change in his perspective on crypto.The transaction occurred at PubKey, a Bitcoin-accepting pub in Greenwich Village, New York, and was facilitated by the Strike app, a payment platform utilizing Bitcoin&#39;s Layer-2 Lightning Network. Thomas Pacchia, co-owner of the bar, saw Trump&#39;s acquisition as a &#34;coming of age&#34; moment for Bitcoin, underscoring its public endorsement.Trump&#39;s recent moves indicate a divergence from his prior position on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. During his presidency, he notably described Bitcoin as &#34;based on thin air&#34; and condemned its volatility.In his 2024 campaign, Trump has adopted a more optimistic stance by accepting <a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/bitcoin-is-trading-above-60000-as-traders-await-announcements-from-the-fomc/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> donations and initiating new projects inside the crypto sector. The initiation of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) project spearheaded by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is one such endeavor.This action indicates an increasing interest from Trump in the cryptocurrency and DeFi sectors; nevertheless, some detractors question the authenticity of his engagement, arguing that it may be more focused on garnering political attention than on endorsing the technology.Despite endorsements from notable individuals in the crypto domain, including the Winklevoss twins and economist Peter Schiff, doubt persists over Trump&#39;s cryptocurrency initiatives.Critics highlight the absence of transparency and clarity regarding Trump&#39;s DeFi initiative, WLFI, which raises apprehensions about its feasibility and investment terms. Certain investors exhibit reluctance to invest in the project.

Donald Trump becomes the first US president to use Bitcoin for a purchase

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