How Three Bitcoiners from Puerto Rico Turned Donald Trump into a Bitcoin Advocate

In a remarkable turn of events, former President Donald Trump has emerged as a staunch advocate for Bitcoin, thanks in part to the efforts of three influential bitcoiners from Puerto Rico. Their behind-the-scenes campaign has seen Trump shift from dismissing the cryptocurrency as a “scam” to championing its potential in a keynote address at the biggest Bitcoin event of the year.

The story begins with Amanda Fabiano, Tracy Hoyos-López, and David Bailey, who have been instrumental in reshaping Trump’s stance on cryptocurrency. The trio’s journey from the sunny shores of Puerto Rico to the political stage in Nashville reveals a strategic and concerted effort to “orange-pill” the former president—a term derived from the Bitcoin community’s version of the “red pill” concept from The Matrix, symbolizing enlightenment about Bitcoin over traditional fiat currencies.

In late July, Trump took center stage at the Music City Center in Nashville, a venue usually reserved for country music legends and craft beer expos, to deliver a speech on Bitcoin. For nearly 50 minutes, Trump praised Bitcoin, promising a future where cryptocurrency is mined, minted, and made in the USA. His speech marked a dramatic shift from his previous skepticism and underscored the potential political and financial gains associated with embracing Bitcoin.

The transformation was orchestrated in part by Fabiano, the “shadow chief of bitcoin miners,” Hoyos-López, a former California prosecutor, and Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. and organizer of the Nashville conference. Their efforts began over a dinner in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where they devised a plan to introduce Trump to Bitcoin’s benefits and its significant financial potential.

Bailey, having already established dialogue with the Trump campaign, took the lead in setting up meetings and fundraisers. Hoyos-López and Fabiano played critical roles in demonstrating the legitimacy of the Bitcoin industry and arranging high-profile roundtables with crypto executives. These meetings were pivotal in convincing Trump of Bitcoin’s value and the substantial financial backing it could provide his campaign.

Their efforts culminated in Trump’s appearance at the Bitcoin conference, where he not only embraced Bitcoin but also made bold promises regarding its future. He pledged to keep all Bitcoin held by the U.S. government and to challenge regulatory figures opposed to cryptocurrency.

The impact of the Puerto Rican trio’s work is evident in Trump’s growing support within the Bitcoin community. His campaign has reportedly raised significant funds from crypto donations, underscoring the financial clout of the industry. The group’s strategic engagement with Trump has positioned Bitcoin as a major issue in the upcoming election, highlighting the cryptocurrency’s potential to influence political outcomes.

Despite some pushback and skepticism from European financiers, the efforts of Fabiano, Hoyos-López, and Bailey have set a precedent for how grassroots advocacy and strategic networking can sway political figures and reshape policy discussions. Their success illustrates the growing intersection of cryptocurrency and politics, and the potential for Bitcoin to become a central issue in future electoral battles.

As Trump’s support for Bitcoin continues to grow, the trio from Puerto Rico remains focused on leveraging their influence to ensure that the cryptocurrency industry has a prominent place in U.S. political discourse.