Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed his concerns about the government’s intentions to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
U.S. Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed unease over the government’s intentions to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC), emphasizing that CBDCs are perceived as tools of government authority and surveillance. He also voiced his apprehensions about the ongoing scrutiny and regulation targeting Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Transactional Freedom
The presidential candidate asserted that Bitcoin has the potential to become a “currency of freedom,” operating independently from government control. He equated the importance of the freedom to transact with the freedom of speech, stating in an interview with Bitcoin Magazine that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) might serve as a pretext for the elimination of physical cash. He expressed concern that CBDCs could be manipulated by the government to restrict people’s spending, given their programmable nature.
In July 2023, Robert F.Kennedy Jr. made headlines when he revealed that he had acquired 2 Bitcoin for each of his 7 children. He is well-known for advocating cryptocurrencies as tools that could empower economically disadvantaged individuals, and he has also presented numerous regulatory suggestions aimed at encouraging the adoption and use of Bitcoin.
US Dollar Facing Potential Risk
Robert F.Kennedy Jr. also expressed concerns about the uncertain future of the U.S. Dollar in light of the rapid expansion of the BRICS Group. Despite the absence of their own reserve currency, the member nations permit transactions to occur in their local currencies, posing a challenge to the U.S. Dollar’s role as the global reserve currency, as explained by the presidential candidate.
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