{"id":139217,"date":"2023-09-02T02:09:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=139217"},"modified":"2023-09-02T02:09:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:39:20","slug":"elon-musk-endorses-crypto-friendly-republican-presidential-candidate-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/elon-musk-endorses-crypto-friendly-republican-presidential-candidate-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk Endorses Crypto-Friendly Republican Presidential Candidate – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has thrown his support behind Vivek Ramaswamy, a young and emerging Republican presidential candidate. Following an appearance on <\/span>Tucker Carlson\u2019s<\/span><\/a> online show, a clip of Ramaswamy was shared on social media with the caption, \u201cVivek Ramaswamy is the youngest Republican presidential candidate ever. Responding to the post, Musk said, \u201cHe is a very promising candidate,\u201d sparking interest in Ramaswamy\u2019s candidacy and views on cryptocurrency.<\/span><\/p>\n

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He is a very promising candidate https:\/\/t.co\/bEQU8L21nd<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2014 Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 17, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ramaswamy\u2019s Pro-Crypto Stance<\/b><\/h2>\n

Known for his outspoken views on cryptocurrencies and digital finance, Ramaswamy has actively advocated for a more robust crypto ecosystem in the US. During the Bitcoin 2023 conference held in Miami, he announced his campaign\u2019s acceptance of Bitcoin donations, becoming the second candidate in the 2024 US presidential race to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Just announced we\u2019re officially accepting #Bitcoin<\/a> donations.
Give $1.
Let\u2019s make the 2024 election a referendum on fiat currency. https:\/\/t.co\/KrHJdomtCh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OkVmoBmTFz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) May 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ramaswamy showcased a QR code at the conference, which directed users to a payment gateway with multiple donation options, including Bitcoin and satoshis. In return for <\/span>contributions<\/span><\/a> up to the $6,600 limit, eligible donors would receive an exclusive nonfungible token (NFT) as a show of appreciation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ramaswamy\u2019s decision follows the footsteps of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the <\/span>first US presidential candidate to accept Bitcoin donations<\/span><\/a>. Such moves from political candidates signify the growing importance and influence of cryptocurrencies in the future of finance.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Growing Republican Voice<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ramaswamy\u2019s beliefs resonate with the Republican base. In a social media post, he laid out ten points detailing his conservative views, including statements like \u201cGod is real,\u201d \u201cThe nuclear family is the greatest form of governance known to mankind,\u201d and \u201cThe U.S. Constitution is the strongest guarantor of freedoms in history.\u201d His rising popularity has seen him inching closer to the pro-Bitcoin Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, in the Republican presidential field.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Ramaswamy\u2019s political journey isn\u2019t without challenges. He is facing two <\/span>lawsuits<\/span><\/a> from former employees at Strive Asset Management, the company he co-founded. The employees claim they were pressured into violating securities laws during their tenure at the firm.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sunil is a serial entrepreneur and has been working in blockchain and cryptocurrency space for 2 years now. Previously he co-founded Govt. of India supported startup InThinks and is currently Chief Editor at Coingape and CEO at SquadX, a fintech startup. He has published more than 100 articles on cryptocurrency and blockchain and has assisted a number of ICO’s in their success. He has co-designed blockchain development industrial training and has hosted many interviews in past. Follow him on Twitter at @sharmasunil8114<\/a> and reach out to him at sunil (at) coingape.com <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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