According to Bill Zanker, the founder of The Learning Annex, Trump's interest in cryptocurrency has been increasing over the past two years since he first proposed the idea of issuing NFTs. Initially, Trump was unsure about this suggestion, but after more discussions in December 2022, he finally gave the green light to the plan. This change in perspective ignited Trump's interest in cryptocurrencies, prompting him to ask about the mechanics of Ethereum. Additionally, Trump expressed his opinion that cryptocurrencies are excellent, yet he worries about the problem of all funds heading overseas. Notably, the idea of accepting cryptocurrency donations originated from Trump himself.