This week on Crypto Twitter: All-in for Trump – or going too far?

An unprecedented presidential election continues to be talked about throughout the crypto industry this week, as leaders and influencers embrace the recent aftermath of Donald Trump's campaign. Trying on his life– Some are more extreme than others.

The Republican National Convention dominated the airwaves this week and announced Trump's pick for vice president, the Ohio senator. J.D. Vance-Crypto users are more than ever whipped by their enthusiasm for the former president. It is blocked to a strict pro-crypto stance.

Trump's odds look better than ever after last weekend and President Joe Biden's durability A crisis of legitimacy Within his own party, crypto users were excited about Trump regaining control of the White House and crypto prices rising in the process.

One by one, famous crypto executives And influencers began voicing their support for Trump this week, following announcements by Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss and modest donations from well-known names.

But perhaps the highest profile on crypto Twitter this week came when Messari founder and CEO Ryan Selkis—a known Trump supporter—posted hundreds of inflammatory tweets. Including a number of political upheavals promoting conspiracy theories related to the attempt on Trump's life and more.

Referring to the second amendment, Selkis proposed Responding violently to violence On left-leaning Americans. He responded on another Twitter A US immigrant crypto user says the man should be deported for his leftist views.

Selkis apologized to the user for his comment, saying he had mistaken the man for “another Marxist.”

As the crypto community warmed to Trump, many saw Selkis' posts as crossing the line. On Thursday, Selkis he said. He attended a “tough love” meeting with Masari's leadership, which he admitted was “very heated” this week.

But by Friday, the situation appeared untenable. That morning, Selkis He came down As the CEO of the company – although he remains as a senior consultant.

Still, Selkis reiterated the sentiment behind the statement on the same day of the stand.

“Had I been a subversive cultural Marxist, I could have weathered the storm,” Selkis said. PostedCalling a Installed time For political enemies. But I have told the truth many times, and I was angry after they tried to kill the president last Saturday.

Edited by Ryan Ozawa.