Time: 2024-07-28
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his plans to issue several Bitcoin - related executive orders if elected . Kennedy intends to transfer 200,000 Bitcoin held by the U.S. government to the Department of Treasury and purchase 550 Bitcoin daily until the U.S. has a reserve of 4 million BTC . This move aims to increase the U.S. Bitcoin reserve to a level comparable to the nation 's gold reserves , potentially leading to a significant increase in Bitcoin 's valuation.
Kennedy 's rival candidates , Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump , are currently ahead in the polls . However , the growing support for cryptocurrency is evident in the political landscape . The Republican Party has expressed support for crypto firms and investors in its platform for the 2024 elections . Harris ' team has also started reaching out to the crypto industry , indicating a shift towards embracing digital assets within the political sphere.
In a speech in Nashville , Kennedy highlighted Trump 's changing stance on Bitcoin , expressing skepticism about the former president 's newfound enthusiasm for the digital currency . Kennedy emphasized the importance of aligning personal values with Bitcoin 's core principles , urging caution in accepting Trump 's evolving views on the matter . He also criticized the Biden administration for suppressing free speech and pledged to pardon individuals targeted by spy agencies for exercising their right to speak out against government policies.
Kennedy outlined his plans to strengthen the U.S. dollar by establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve . He proposed transferring Bitcoin to the U.S. Treasury as a reserve asset and purchasing additional Bitcoin to match the proportion of the world 's gold reserves held by the U.S. These actions , he believes , will elevate Bitcoin 's value significantly . Kennedy also vowed to treat Bitcoin as an eligible asset for tax purposes , emphasizing the importance of transactional freedom and financial independence for Americans struggling with economic challenges.