Robert Kennedy Jr. bought 14 BTC for their children – Bits Media

Democratic Party presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr., what I bought 14 BTC - two bitcoin for each of its seven children.

Robert Kennedy Jr. (Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) told, that the decision was made after, How many criticized him for comments, made at the conference in Miami.. How did some people put it, “Kennedy Jr. supports volatile goods, At the same time, he does not participate in the game ". The politician explained, that immediately after this conference, he decided to give two bitcoin to his children.

During a speech at the May Conference, Bitcoin Miami Conference, Presidential candidate denied personal investment in cryptocurrency. Later it became known, that at the end of June he owned bitcoins in the amount of $100 001 to $250 000. but, If the politician bought 14 BTC at an approximate course $26 800, then at the end of June the total value of these bitcoins would exceed $380 000.

Kennedy Jr. also spoke out about the ban on Bitcoin mining in some American states. Last year, the New York State Senate supported legislation to impose a two-year moratorium on mining due to concerns, that Bitcoin mining has a negative impact on the environment. However, Kennedy Jr. called such arguments unfounded..

"I think, that statements against Bitcoin in defense of the environment are just a smokescreen, to hide the true motives for suppressing Bitcoin, because he threatens the monopoly on money", -said Kennedy Jr..

He called Bitcoin a means of returning innovation to the United States. Any capital gains exceptions on Bitcoin conversions should only apply to small investors and small businesses, to avoid creating huge windfalls for large companies, such as BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, convinced Kennedy Jr..

Recently a politician promised, что в случае победы на предстоящих президентских выборах, он будет поддерживать влияние доллара биткоином, чтобы обуздать инфляцию.