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It seems Clinton being all in on Goldman Sachs will be for Bitcoin.

Trump on the other hand seems to have something else in mind.

Back bitcoin? just voted about trump, seems like Clinton is refusing for accepting a financial contribution in bitcoin and that is giving the different impressions for me about Clinton and bitcoin.

Depend on whether Trump owns any BTC - all the guy cares about is himself so if something benefits him or his businesses he's all for it.

None of them will back Bitcoin. And I really hope Bitcoin will never be in a position of needing backing by politicians. That's the case for fiat money. Bitcoin is backed by strong cryptography and I think it is highly important that development focuses on security. In my opinion we also need improvements regarding the privacy of transactions (stealth transactions if possible), otherwise with government sponsored blockchain analysis and blacklisting, Bitcoin's fungibility and thus the whole currency could be at risk.

I think, when governments realize that the age of the fiat Ponzi is coming to an end, they will desperately fight against all alternatives, because the fiat debt system is their main source of power. Bitcoin must be prepared for that.

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Probably Trump will be most inclined to back bitcoin. Or both of them as they both have supported some sort of illegal activity in some way.
You don't really want a president that likes bitcoin as then taxes and regulations are added to it and it becomes less free!

Meanwhile Donald Trump did not follow what I believed, I also believe that everyone in this world has the absolute right to determine their own fate, which are essential to help create freedom into society A little bit difficult for me to explain to the public the meaning of freedom.

I would say neither but if I had to pick one.

Hillary seems pretty set in her ways and has been in politics FOREVER
and would take the safe route by not backing it. I could see moron trump
somehow getting a stake in some and of course if it benefits him he would
back it.

No one because all of are they said it's just caused by politics and I think they will never releasing their statement into the real act, and mostly there are just aim into becoming the US president in this time. LOL

I think it's gonna be Donald Trump as the guy is business minded, unlike Hilary Clinton. Donald Trump may have heard of Bitcoin already as this kind of guy always have a team of business researcher who looks at whats a good investment at the moment however with Bitcoins reputation as being used for anonymity I guess the government will stay away from it at the moment and they would focus more on how to strengthen the power of USD against other currency.

I have read in the news if trump will support bitcoin but i don't know what he say right or not or maybe this is only for campaign.

The candidate that will support it the most is Gary Johnson (Libertarian).

He's also the most qualified candidate...isn't being investigated for illegal activity, hasn't been caught in a lie about his public affairs, doesn't come across as a self-entitled ass, the list goes on but I'll digress.

What do you mean by "back". Do you mean promote? Advance the acceptance of? Or do you mean not be an enemy to bitcoin. I don't think Clinton or Trump know anything about bitcoin, let alone would they understand or appreciate it. So as long as they're not trying to limit the use of bitcoin, their essential backing it.

I'm sorry to say this but don't get your hopes up too high,neither Trump or Hillary will back bitcoin they don't even care about it because they have nothing to earn(at least in the present or in the near future) let's hope Bitcoin is going to grow so much in the next years that it won't need any corrupted politician's help.And generally speaking, I expect only the worst from the 99% of politicians,especially these two are the worst presidential candidates that I remember until now,I'm afraid that whoever wins we are screwed  :-\

I  don't expect both of them to support bitcoin. Why would they? bitcoin has always stood up against ending the power of  Central banks and Governments who by simply creating money and controlling the lives of people by the power of "DEBT" . The closest thing we can expect from any politicians or the Government would be adopting the block chain technology into various fields where it's application can same money and improve efficiency.

Bitcoin has always been pictured by politicians as illicit and bad thing to own. It's like we you say you own bitcoin, there are some people who would consider you as a hacker or someone involved in drugs. But it's nice to see that this perspective is changing and more people are coming to bitcoin and adopting it as a instrument for investment.

My first impression is that Trump would be more likely to embrace BTC than Clinton. All in on Goldman Sachs? That is bad for Bitcoin. If they really have any interest in cryptocurrencies it is only because they could make money with it and to their own advantage. They do not care about anything else.

Trump on the other hand is more open minded when it comes to these things. He might be skeptical and not all out in the beginning but give him time to understand. He was the candidate that said that the war on drugs has failed and that regulation is the way to control it and to lessen the crimes connected to it. That is a very radical statement. Imagine how he will think about BTC and cryptocurrencies if he has truly understood it.

Yes its true, i have also heard in different places that trump own good amount of bitcoin and he also seems to keeping eye on price. If this is true than after he became US president, it is quite sure he would be in complete favour of bitcoin. Trump cares is about his money, his empire and his investments, so he will surely care about bitcoin if he has some (may be worth of million).

NONE.

they may give a speech about it so that to lead people into thinking they are backing bitcoin but that speech will be carefully worded to never say directly anything about bitcoin and backing it up.

no government will back bitcoin for the foreseeable future. and every time they say anything about it be sure that they are talking about "blockchain" and adopting the technology alone not bitcoin.

None of the above, Why? because H Clinton is too conservative and old school, and she has a history with the banks and also NO for Trump, because he is a wise ass, who thinks he is the only person who has a opinion or any good ideas.

There is zero incentive for them to make money from this, because it can be used for capital flight when the dollar hits rock bottom soon, and people can use it to avoid taxes. They will ignore the new jobs and the extra taxes that can be derived from that, if they allow Bitcoin business to flourish.

But I never see Gary john is like the another candidate is always appearing on the media and I think Gary is not included in the candidate at this time, sorry if I'm wrong but that is according to my brain, because to rarely for finding Gary johnson in media in this time.
And Gary is a candidate who is accept bitcoin donation in his campaign?

I've seen before that Clinton said about supporting blockchain but I don't heard anything about trump yet.

There are only rumors and nothing real.

I don`t think that US presidential candidaters care about bitcoin.

The Bitcoin world is just too small.Hope that we will grow and gain influence.

I think neither of them will back bitcoin. unless theres something I dont know yet, please inform.

I do not even understand what this topic about. To back bitcoin? Isn't bitcoin more popular in States then anywhere else? I heard it will be open first ATM that accept bitcoins exactly in the USA. And I think the first bank that will work with bitcoin will be opened there as well.

well there's also another candidate beside of those two,and i think from it there's also few candidate that know bitcoin or even supporting it,i wonder why people only consider hillary and trump as the "only" candidate when anothers are exist and could potentially be even better than these two

Neither candidate will outright show support for bitcoin, both will have knowledge on the existence of bitcoin or if they do not it would really surprise me.

Regarding all the talk of the rigging of elections and Clinton stealing it from Trump, wouldn't it be a perfect use for the blockchain.

hilary clinton support about bitcoin and crypto coin
if you want bitcoin is big and large use much people you must support hilary clinton
and bitcoin is very good in regulated USA so bitcoin will big in future

Neither. None of them will 'back' bitcoin. If they do, they're gonna get a lot of heat/flak from the banking institutions, etc. Detractors would say, 'see, they'd rather support a foreign/digital currency than our own currency'. Patriotism and so on.  Especially since bitcoin/crypto users are a very very small minority. On the other hand, US is known as top world power, also one of the leaders in innovation and such, so.. nah. Extremely unlikely.

The better question would be: who will impose further regulations against Bitcoin?
I do not see any of the two main candidates, Clinton or Trump, outright endorsing Bitcoin.

If anyone would endorse it it would be Jill Stein or Gary Johnson.

Since bitcoin is a decentralized currency I highly doubt Trump would support any such thing US has not contol over.Moreover most bitcoin mining is in China which is another reason Trump would try to kill bitcoin

I think Obama will..

I secondly agree with you...I don't think bitcoin backed by any political candidates or aspirate, security and focus is needed..

Gary Johnson doesn't know what Aleppo is, I doubt is he can actually back anything other than is lawn mower into the garage.

He's a candidate but he will never win.

this is an interesting question, since the next 5 years might be big for bitcoin and a us president backing it might play a role in it, but right know i do not think it is on the radar. and as they have many advisers it is hard to answer the question. but as always in politics if the time is right and it will be discussed, then they will make a decision based on the question "does backing help me win votes?".

Yeah I was pretty baffled when I read that to be honest, but he does already accept Bitcoin donations.
I wouldn't go as far to say that he endorses Bitcoin, but it's at least noteworthy.

Here are some sources:
https://news.bitcoin.com/2016-libertarian-candidate-bitcoin/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/4y1blq/gary_johnson_donation_page_allows_bitcoin/

i think not. bitcoin has some criminal fame...like it's used to buy arms and drugs..so it's PR risk

I ever read about that, but seems like just for donations but I don't know about the real implementation of bitcoin if Gary becoming the Next US president but that just like a dream because the main voice is already held by Clinton and trump.

Clinton already backing bitcoin.
How do you think she pays ISIS fighters created and nurtured under her supervision?

I think in the next few years will allow the US president to build a market economy bitcoin. US as a country would want to be a pioneer of the development of a financial system that is renewable. they want to remain a superpower country.

Neither Clinton or Trump will back Bitcoin. They will have much more trouble - let's remember, that US have very high debt from many countries, so they will have what to think, when they will be in the White House. Bitcoin have only small niche in whole FIAT world. ;D

Both lean towards protectionism so the chances are slim for either party endorsing bitcoin in the fashion we would want to see here.
Hilary has the greater chance of actually attacking bitcoin I would think due to her contributions toward her war chest coming from vested interests.
Would not expect either to forward bitcoin in the long run.

Bitcoin might not be in the president's list of important matters at present, but it will be in 2024, two elections from now.
Digital currencies would have grown wings by then.

It's very interesting question for Americans, but it's also good question for bitcoins user, cause currency can become legal there very very soon.

I just looked a little bit around, and from the first few articles I could find, Clinton would support bitcoin and the blockchain technology.
But a trump election might boost the price even more, not because of his support to bitcoin but more because of the way he would change foreign and economic politics.
What he actually thinks about bitcoin I could not find out.
But since a lot of mining farms are in China and his statements about China were not too friendly, I would not expect much support from his side.

I don't see how either party will support or back Bitcoin. Last year I remember Rick Perry being in support for Bitcoin by actually mentioning about it, but I don't see either Clinton or Trump being in favor of it unless they officially tell it themselves that it's beneficial for all. I hope Bitcoin is considered as a legal form of currency by whomever elected to be President.

I hope so, if trump will support bitcoin after he wins the president campaign, bitcoin will go to the moon, and we love him more.

I think trump is more in side of bitcoin and may lossen law against bitcoin and he may also invest some of his coins in bitcoin. Clinton seems really in middle of lots of loads so she may barely know even about bitcoin.

Wise up, Clinton is all for what suits the banks, and bitcoin def does not suit the banks.  Trump on the other hand seems to care about individual liberty

form the rumour, it said that Hillary is going to support bitcoin , however for me its just a politic way to get support, i do believe if the government support the coin it will become a problem, for sure the government will want to tax bitcoin earning as income, so i dont see any advantage will come out from the government support

This might be better off the politics section, but it's kind of inbetween, so I guess it works. I honestly don't think either of the candidates will support bitcoin, as most people just view it as a risky investment, and something that is hacked regularly and is unreliable. I'd like to see a presidential candidate support it, though.

When you look the situation at the first glance it seems thar Trump would be more likely to back the Bitcoin. He's coming from the business world and probably has the better feeling and way of thinking when it comes to things like Bitcoin. On the other hand Clinton seems to be more rational, maybe more aware now embracing Bitcoin would be a wise thing to do. But in reality Bitcoin is not important issue for neither of them because it is not in the political focus at the moment.

digital currencies are doing well and there is nothing to worry about,. they are all becoming more and more popular. well mainly bitcoin and in 8 years bitcoin will be on top of all the currencies.

also pump and dump of altcoins and hacking and tornado in some other country has nothing to do with the future of them. :D

Bitcoin are using in dark net or in the dark web they using bitcoin to do illegal things or activities either because if they gonna use bitcoin as a payment it can hide their identities as human and it will keep your privary safe or locked . and they can use bitcoin for illegal activities and buying drugs something like that.

Clinton would never bother with Bitcoin. She's a complete moron when it comes to the 21st century technology. I'm not sure if it's her age or her basic incompetence. She has millions funnel to her and her husband in speaking fees, she's fine on her financials and doesn't Bitcoin.

Hmmm... I am doubt about their statement will back and support bitcoin (no one from them), because they are politician who want wins on  presidential election and i think they don't have much time for back and support bitcoin. But it is just my opinion and analysis.

I'd bet on God Emperor, he's a businessman after all, he can tell a good invest and deal.

bitcoin doesn't need backing from anyone. and no president will back bitcoin any time soon with the current situation they have. they do not like bitcoin because it is decentralized and will prevent the government from having the total control over money and printing it.

and if you hear some of them talk about bitcoin, pay more attention to what they say and you can easily see that they are not talking about "bitcoin" but instead they are talking about "blockchain" and using it for themselves to make their own altcoin :)

And until this time from a lot of source of media and a site news I just always seeing the candidate is always exposing about blockchain and not yet about bitcoin, and i sure if that is just they're assuming if the system of blockchain is really helpful for them and seeing the bitcoin it just a currency or payment tool.

Um, declaring yourself all in with Bitcoin might gain you a few hundred votes and alienate all the millions who still think it's a ponzi. The libertarian fella is accepting it. Expect nothing but silence from the big dogs.

I think Trump will not like Bitcoin and will try to ban it if he comes to power as he seems very orthodox

I don't know what they will really do, but I think both of them have a team of professionals who can understand the benefits of supporting Bitcoin. I may be wrong because I have never been to the USA but from what I know this country is going in the right direction, slowly but steadily. Regardless of who will win the elections they will support Bitcoin sooner or later.

At first they might (they of course won't, but just for the sake of this thread) back Bitcoin and say it's a great technology that offers everyone many benefits. But once they are chosen, they will be like "Uh, Bitcoin? What's that? Can't remember having mentioned Bitcoin even once!!".

How choice number 3. Non of them, unless it benefits them.

He is going to get less than 4% of the vote in November, and he is not going to win any of the electoral college votes. The current POTUS election is essentially a two-way contest between Trump and Clinton. And in my opinion, Trump may be more favorable to Bitcoin, as we all know about the friendship which Hitlery enjoys with the banking cartels.

Which candidate will back Bitcoin? Probably none of them. But some of them might "front" it.

 :D

I think it would be Trump because he is a businessman.  And maybe because if he won he is open to possibilities and some innovations.  And since it is sure that he knows stocks well, he already knew the bitcoin thing.  If someone pushes it to him, all the bitcoins capabilities and qualities he may agree with it and make some plan.

I am not as worried about who will back as I am who will leave it the hell alone. It's decentralized and out of the hands of government. The last thing Bitcoin needs is the government trying to influence it one way or the other.

I think it's Hillary, to try and hide the naughty things that she and Bill have done with the Clinton foundation.

haha , For me its Hilary also.  believe that she will backup the bitcoin cryptocurrency. She is more open minded coapared to Trump I think and would really open for the other financial system such as bitcoin. This is only my opinion.

Bitcoin startups are booming. Presidents back the big corporations, if some (bitcoin) companies are very successful they will back them.  A few decades from now, digital currencies will be backed by the government.