Ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor touts Irish Bitcoin reserve in presidential bid
Conor McGregor has endorsed the establishment of a Bitcoin reserve in Ireland to empower citizens financially. He expressed this view on May 9, emphasizing that cryptocurrency's origins aim to return power to the people. McGregor plans to elaborate on his proposal in an upcoming discussion, inviting input from Bitcoin industry leaders. He announced his independent candidacy for the Irish presidency in March 2025, focusing on anti-immigration and crime policies. The next presidential election in Ireland is due by November 11, 2025. Establishing a Bitcoin reserve poses challenges, as few countries have successfully done so. McGregor's political profile increased after meeting Donald Trump, who offered support. However, he faces scrutiny due to a recent civil conviction for sexual assault, which he is appealing. His previous crypto initiative, the REAL project, failed to meet funding goals, raising only $392,315 against a $1 million target.
