Bitcoin will be in the spotlight once again as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen the cryptocurrency conference in Miami as the venue for his first public appearance as a US presidential candidate.
The iconic Democrat has shown support for a sector of the economy that many environmentalists and other climate change activists blame for much of the problem.
At the conference, Bitcoin will be one of the most prominent topics of conversation that attendees can expect.
Before going on stage at the event that was named “The World’s Largest Bitcoin Event” Skeptics have already expressed concerns about the role of the cryptocurrency industry in contributing to climate change.
Kennedy, Bitcoin supporter
Despite these concerns, Kennedy was an outspoken supporter of the industry, and his presence at the event was crucial because it provided him with the opportunity to engage in conversation with a large cross-section of the electorate.
It was a smart move on Kennedy’s part to agree to give a talk at the Bitcoin 2023 conference because it gives him the opportunity to connect with a large cross-section of his supporters, and potentially new ones.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a staunch advocate of bitcoin. Image: LinkedIn
And despite the fact that many Democrats may not share his views on cryptocurrency, he could win millions of loyal customers and voters.
Brandon Green, Chief of Staff, BTC Media, event organizer, said:
“We asked him to speak up after hearing his positive comments towards the Bitcoin industry.”
Bitcoin: a major ‘life-saving’ and ‘innovation engine’
Significantly, Kennedy attended the conference along with other political figures such as Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Senator Cynthia Loomis of Wyoming, Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, former Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, and the governor of Indonesia. West Java Province.
Green revealed that Kennedy would not be paid for his attendance. Additionally, Kennedy’s publicist, Stephanie Speer, has stated that the presidential candidate will not accept a fee to speak about any events that occurred during his presidential bid in 2024.
According to Kennedy, the establishment surrounding bitcoin is a “major innovation engine” that can be used in the fight against authoritarian governments.
In addition, he defended bitcoin On the grounds that it facilitates transactions outside the jurisdiction of the central authorities. The king of cryptocurrencies, in his words, is “the savior of people’s movements all over the world.”
However, environmentalists, who view bitcoin as a major contributor to global warming, have taken his point into account. Concerns about the amount of energy being used by the cryptocurrency sector have been expressed by a slew of environmental advocacy groups.
Total market cap of cryptocurrencies currently at $1.13 trillion. Chart: TradingView.com
In 2021, bitcoin mining alone is responsible for consuming more energy than all of Argentina.
Meanwhile, Anthony Scaramucci, a billionaire cryptocurrency supporter who served as former President Donald Trump’s communications chief for a short period of time, believes Kennedy’s support for cryptocurrencies could bring him closer to the hearts of millions of dedicated users of those cryptocurrencies. .
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