Donald Trump Makes History with $998.70 Bitcoin Transaction at PubKey

Sep 18, 2024, 09:37 PM

Former U.S. President Donald Trump made history by becoming the first president to conduct a Bitcoin transaction. During a visit to PubKey, a cryptocurrency-themed bar in Manhattan, New York City, Trump used Bitcoin to purchase food and drinks, including burgers, for patrons. The total tab amounted to $998.70. Trump handed out the purchased burgers to bar-goers. This event marks a significant moment for the cryptocurrency community as it highlights growing acceptance and use of digital currencies in mainstream settings. Trump's visit to PubKey also served as a campaign stop before his rally at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. The transaction was noted as the first by a president on the Bitcoin protocol and was attended by Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano.