Overview

• The GOP's platform includes a pledge to end what it calls the 'unlawful and un-American' crackdown on cryptocurrency.
• Republicans oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency and support the right to self-custody digital assets.
• Donald Trump, now a strong advocate for cryptocurrency, has incorporated crypto donations into his campaign.
• The platform reflects a broader GOP interest in digital assets and innovation in the economy.
• Critics argue that the proposed central bank digital currency would lead to increased financial surveillance.