Conor McGregor, former UFC champion and current presidential candidate in Ireland, has proposed the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve to empower the citizens financially. He emphasized that cryptocurrency originally aimed to restore power to the people, suggesting that such a reserve would align with that principle. McGregor made this announcement on social media and highlighted the need to collaborate with top minds in the Bitcoin sector to explore this vision further. He officially declared his candidacy in March 2025, focusing on issues like anti-immigration policies and crime. The potential establishment of a Bitcoin reserve will be challenging, especially for a candidate representing a minor independent party. Previously, only a few countries have successfully created a Bitcoin reserve. McGregor's visibility in politics has increased recently, especially after meeting Donald Trump, who endorsed him. However, his political ambitions are marred by recent legal troubles, including a civil case conviction that he is appealing, and scrutiny over past investigations related to hate speech. This proposal comes on the heels of a failed crypto project he backed, which did not meet funding requirements during its presale.

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