Trump vows to never allow creation of one ‘dangerous’ technology in US: ‘Absolute control’

Published January 18, 2024 1:55pm ET



Former President Donald Trump vowed he will never allow the United States to create a central bank digital currency, warning the technology poses the risk of “government tyranny.”

His promise came at a New Hampshire rally on Wednesday night, and comes after the most pro-bitcoin 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump.

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