Key Takeaways
- Trump purchased burgers with Bitcoin at PubKey, NYC.
- PubKey staff assisted with the transaction, captured on Fox News.
- Trump endorsed World Liberty Financial, launching a governance token.
Former President Donald Trump made waves on Wednesday when he purchased burgers using Bitcoin at PubKey, a well-known crypto-themed bar in New York City.
The transaction was made with the assistance of PubKey staff, marking the first time a sitting or former U.S. president publicly used Bitcoin for a transaction.
Timeline
The visit to the Manhattan bar occurred just before Trump’s rally in Long Island.
According to a video broadcast by Fox News, Trump entered PubKey, engaged with staff, and completed the Bitcoin transaction, making history in the process.
PubKey confirmed the purchase via social media.
Trump’s project
This appearance comes two days after Trump spoke in support of World Liberty Financial, a crypto project he and his children are involved with.
World Liberty Financial officially launched on Monday, with plans to release a governance token called WLFI.
Trump’s increasing engagement with the Bitcoin community highlights his ongoing efforts to secure support from the industry during his third presidential campaign.
Trump has positioned himself as a proponent of Bitcoin, vowing to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet” if elected president.
