Robert Kennedy Jr. Tuesday reiterated its support Bitcoin BTC/USD,
What happened: Kennedy said in a Twitter post that if elected as president, he would prioritize protecting the right of individuals to use and hold bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency a defense against “authoritarianism and manipulation of the money supply.” Appreciated as
“It points the way to a future in which government institutions will be more transparent and more democratic,” he said.
in an interview with new york postKennedy Jr. expressed his views central banking digital currencies (CBDC) and their support for bitcoin.
He made it clear that if he had the authority, he would implement policies that would promote Americans’ freedom to use bitcoin.
In particular, he mentioned his commitment to enabling individuals to manage their own bitcoin wallets, nodes, and passwords, stressing the importance of allowing individuals to have complete control over their cryptocurrency transactions.
He told the New York Post, “I will only allow the narrowest controls that are necessary to prevent money laundering.”
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why it matters: earlier this month, in an interview with youtube channel breaking pointKennedy expressed his appreciation For the passion and dedication of entrepreneurs Elon Musk And jack dorsey Towards democracy and freedom of expression, he said, “I find Musk and Dorsey to be incredibly patriotic and committed to democracy.”
Price Action: At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $30,266, down 0.17% over the past 24-hours. According to data from Benzinga Pro.
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