This marks the first time a former U.S. president has actively opposed Central Bank Digital Currency implementation while simultaneously supporting private cryptocurrency frameworks. Trump's backing of the GENIUS Act while fighting CBDCs creates an unprecedented political dynamic where establishment forces are divided over centralized versus decentralized digital currencies.
Technology/AI
July 17, 2025
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Digital Dollar Battle: Trump Backs GENIUS Act Against CBDC Control
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10:13 AM (2 days, 15 hours ago)
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Prophetic Relevance Analysis
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📰 What Happened
Cryptocurrency XRP surged 27% to $3.08 as Congress advances three major crypto bills. The GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation, along with CLARITY and Anti-CBDC legislation, gained crucial House support after Trump's intervention. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise confirmed 'all three bills will be encompassed in the work we do today.' Trading volumes exceeded $8.5B amid analyst Pentoshi's prediction of continued upside due to 'little resistance' and regulatory tailwinds.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The emergence of competing digital currency systems - private (XRP at $3.08) versus government-controlled (CBDCs) - mirrors the prophetic warning of false economic systems masquerading as legitimate alternatives. The GENIUS Act's advancement with Trump's support represents a deceptive 'middle ground' that could lull believers into accepting digital currency control under the guise of freedom. The $8.5B daily trading volume shows massive public buy-in to these systems, fulfilling warnings about widespread acceptance of deceptive financial structures in the last days.
What Makes This Event Unprecedented
🔗 Biblical Prophecy Connections
Revelation 13:16-17 - The battle between private and central bank digital currencies advances the infrastructure for economic control
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 - The deceptive nature of competing digital currency systems presents a 'powerful delusion'
1 Timothy 6:10 - The $8.5B daily volume reflects prophesied end-times financial enticement
💡 What This Means for Believers
Former president now actively shaping digital currency legislation
Government and private sectors competing to control digital money
Christians must discern between truly decentralized systems and disguised control mechanisms
🙏 Prayer Focus
For wisdom as Congress votes on GENIUS, CLARITY and Anti-CBDC Acts
For believers to recognize deceptive aspects of both private and government digital currencies