- U.S. presidential candidate Robert Kennedy voices unwavering support for Bitcoin.
- Kennedy advocates for policies that enable freedom in managing digital assets.
- Michael Saylor highlights the unprecedented backing of Bitcoin from four presidential candidates.
In a recent interview with the New York Post, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a U.S. presidential candidate, emphasized his support for Bitcoin and his commitment to implementing policies that bolster the crypto and enable the freedom to transact.
Kennedy firmly believes in allowing individuals to manage their Bitcoin wallets, nodes, and passwords without unnecessary interference. He aims to establish policies that support Bitcoin and ensure minimal controls are in place to prevent money laundering.
Additionally, Kennedy expressed that central bank digital currencies (CBDC) represent instruments of control and oppression, and he opposes their implementation.
Meanwhile, renowned entrepreneur and MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor took to Twitter to underscore the growing support for Bitcoin across various sectors, including prominent figures, regulators, legislators, money managers, bankers, investors, and the general public.
#Bitcoin now has the support of presidential candidates, regulators, legislators, money managers, bankers, investors, and the general public. The future will bring a parade of positives for those intent on proliferating bitcoin as an instrument of economic empowerment. pic.twitter.com/61HxmCTT9I— Michael Saylor (@saylor) June 22, 2023
In his tweet, Saylor expressed enthusiasm about the broad-based backing that Bitcoin has gained recently. He particularly highlighted that four presidential candidates had endorsed Bitcoin so far, which he expressed was unprecedented in the United States.
Furthermore, in the snippet of the CNBC interview attached to the tweet, Saylor noted the major financial institutions that have embarked on Bitcoin-related endeavors recently, including BlackRock’s Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing with the U.S. regulator.
Previously, Saylor carried out a survey in the crypto community, asking if they would require presidential candidates to support their right to Bitcoin BTC investments before earning their votes. As Coin Edition reported, a staggering 83% of the respondents voted for a yes.
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