U.S. presidential candidate Kennedy purchased 21 bitcoins during his campaign, supporting the use of cryptocurrency as a medium of exchange

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared his views on Trump's conviction and cryptocurrency at the 2024 Consensus Conference.

Kennedy stated that he will focus on economic and health issues and will not discuss lawsuits against Trump or Biden. Regarding Trump's support for cryptocurrency, Kennedy said it is a good thing for America. A commitment to cryptocurrency is a commitment to freedom and transparency. He hopes President Biden will take a similar stance. Kennedy pointed out the need to ensure that the U.S. remains a center for blockchain technology while ensuring that cryptocurrency is regulated to protect consumers from fraud.

He revealed that he purchased 21 bitcoins during his campaign and bought three bitcoins for each of his children. Kennedy also pledged that his campaign goal is to make cryptocurrency a medium of exchange and that it should not be subject to capital gains tax.