US Democratic presidential candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Tulsi Gabbard defended Bitcoin and its ideals of decentralization and privacy.

Kennedy emphasized the importance of Bitcoin's ability to circumvent government intervention, citing the trucker protests in Canada as an example.

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Kennedy announced that he would accept Bitcoin donations for his presidential campaign, becoming the first candidate to do so.

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Kennedy pledged to defend the right to self-custody Bitcoin and other digital assets in the US.

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He also promised to uphold the right to run a node at home and advocate for industry-neutral regulation of energy.

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Kennedy aimed to make the US the global hub for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, reversing the government's hostility toward the industry.

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He expressed willingness to review the prosecution of individuals like Ross Ulbricht, considering whether they were targeted as a means to crackdown on crypto.

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Kennedy's supportive vision for Bitcoin resonated strongly with a big contingent of the Bitcoin community.

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He received a warm reception to his keynote speech at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami.

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Kennedy is currently trailing President Joe Biden in the race for the Democratic Party's nomination in the upcoming election.

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