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<p class="is-style-lead">Miami Mayor and presidential hopeful Francis Suarez has said he intends to include Bitcoin in his presidential salary in an exclusive interview with <em>The Block</em>.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚀 Francis Suarez, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Miami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Miami</a>'s Mayor and now a presidential candidate,🔥 showcases his commitment to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#crypto</a>, stating he's open to receiving <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Bitcoin</a> as part of his presidential salary. 🇺🇸💼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/btcnews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#btcnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cryptonews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#cryptonews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Election2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#Election2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/OWBnWJrLGB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/OWBnWJrLGB</a></p>— 1ATH.Studio (@1ATHStudio) <a href="https://twitter.com/1ATHStudio/status/1694293578321985597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 23, 2023</a> 
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<p>Suarez, who already accepts Bitcoin as part of his mayoral salary, sees potential in extending this practice to his presidency. He believes that using cryptocurrencies can protect against the instability and political issues that impact traditional money systems.</p> 
<p>As an advocate for Bitcoin and <a href="https://crypto.news/a-z-guide-on-how-the-blockchain-can-revolutionize-the-fashion-industry/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">blockchain</a> innovation, Suarez aims to position Miami as a global hub for crypto ventures, standing in stark contrast to skeptics who view digital currencies with suspicion.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>By embracing crypto payments, Suarez hopes to foster not only technological advancement but also financial inclusion and wealth distribution. </p> 
<p> You might also like: <a href="https://crypto.news/report-latam-52-employees-salary-crypto/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Report: LATAM Leads the World with 52% Employees taking a Part of Salary in Crypto </a> </p> 
<p>Suarez’s decision aligns with a growing trend among political figures to explore crypto. Despite the reservations expressed by some prominent figures, including former President Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden, Suarez remains steadfast in his conviction that Bitcoin offers a viable alternative to existing financial structures.</p> 
<p>His openness to accepting campaign contributions in Bitcoin further highlights his progressive outlook. He joins a league of fellow presidential candidates, including <a href="https://crypto.news/kennedy-jr-to-back-dollar-with-bitcoin-if-elected/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Robert Kennedy Jr</a>. and Ron DeSantis, who have also embraced Bitcoin.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cryptocurrencies, led by bitcoin, along with other crypto technologies are a major innovation engine. It is a mistake for the U.S. government to hobble the industry and drive innovation elsewhere. Biden’s proposed 30% tax on cryptocurrency mining is a bad idea. 🧵</p>— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1653808786577010697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">May 3, 2023</a> 
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<p>DeSantis, a Republican contender and Florida’s governor, has made headlines with his vocal support for Bitcoin as an individual’s right.</p> 
<p> Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/miami-mayor-receives-salary-in-bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Miami mayor receives salary in bitcoin </a> </p>

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