Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) announced that she will be accepting cryptocurrencies in her reelection campaign in a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. DonateThe move comes after Blackburn’s campaign recently launched a page dedicated to Bitcoin. Donate.
“Our campaign is committed to meeting our supporters where they are,” said Senator Blackburn. “As more Americans use digital currencies for everyday transactions, we are excited to take this next step and remain at the forefront of the 21st century digital world.”
The announcement follows a recent trend of Bitcoin adoption among US politicians: Just yesterday, Blackburn was named chairman of the Republican National Committee. passed it The draft 2024 policy promises to protect the right to mine and self-govern Bitcoin. Rep. Matt Gaetz recently said: Introduced Bill allowing federal income tax to be paid in Bitcoin. Former President Donald Trump Start accepting Bitcoin Lightning payments for election funds.
Earlier this year, Senator Blackburn told Bitcoin Magazine that the freedom and privacy aspects of Bitcoin are a “very good thing,” but strongly opposed central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), calling them spy tools for governments to use against their citizens.
Latest Update – Senator Marsha Blackburn: CBDCs are "Spy Tools" Because of government control.#Bitcoin teeth "Very good." 👏 pic.twitter.com/A7ahH4tMfn
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) April 16, 2024
Senator Blackburn is also due to speak. Bitcoin 2024 Conference He further voiced his support for Bitcoin in Nashville later this month.
Announcement: U.S. Senators @Marsha Blackburn I’ll be speaking at Bitcoin 2024! 🇺🇸🏛 pic.twitter.com/twABgJMyGh
— The Bitcoin Conference (@TheBitcoinConf) May 30, 2024
