How Trump pushed bitcoin to record highs

<p>Crypto is skyrocketing, ever since Donald Trump won the US election.</p><p>Trump is set to lead the most pro-crypto administration ever, promising a crypto advisory council and appointing a prominent pro-crypto hedge fund manager as his pick for Treasury secretary. </p><p>His campaign received considerable donations from the crypto industry, who hope he’ll come good on his promise to create a national bitcoin stockpile.</p><p>Today, managing editor of<em> The Saturday Paper</em> Emily Barrett on why Trump backs crypto and what it means for the global economy.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Managing editor of<em> The Saturday Paper</em> Emily Barrett</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>