What Happened: Ramaswamy, on Sunday, made the proclamation while speaking at Bitcoin 2023, a conference held in Miami, Florida.
During his speech, he encouraged others to make the 2024 election “a referendum on fiat currency.”
The entrepreneur showcased a QR code while on stage, which when scanned, would redirect users to a payment gateway that offers a variety of payment options, including Bitcoin.
Ramaswamy said that donors will be awarded a non-fungible token, or NFT, that can be claimed upon donating.
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Why It Matters: Saying, “Give $1,” Ramaswamy is seeking contributions for his potential bid in the 2024 campaign.
Accepting Bitcoin donations opens a new avenue for political fundraising and Ramaswamy predicts that it will further fuel his fundraising efforts.
Price Action: At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $26,762.98, down 1.26% in the last 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro.
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