Kennedy Pitches U.S. Budget on Blockchain, Eyes Bitcoin-Backed Dollar

April 23, 2024
Kennedy Pitches U.S. Budget on Blockchain, Eyes Bitcoin-Backed Dollar
  • Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested implementing the U.S. budget on a blockchain for enhanced transparency and accountability.

  • Kennedy's proposal has garnered support from the cryptocurrency community, but there are concerns about the nation's preparedness for such a technological overhaul and the specifics of the blockchain technology to be employed.

  • He has consistently advocated for Bitcoin, opposing a U.S. central bank digital currency, and promising measures to prevent its establishment.

  • Kennedy has committed to linking the U.S. dollar to Bitcoin if elected and is the first presidential candidate to accept campaign contributions in Bitcoin.

  • The proposal reflects the growing significance of blockchain and cryptocurrency in political discourse, coinciding with the market's expansion and rising interest from institutional investors.

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