The battle to become a “crypto hub” in the US is heating up. Miami One of the important competitors in the crypto money leadership race, which is frequently emphasized by the Municipality, new York An important move came from the municipality.
Popular YouTube investor Anthony PomplianoHe started a race on Twitter on Tuesday when he asked who would be the first American politician to accept a paycheck in Bitcoin (BTC).
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez also quickly responded to this question, promising to receive his next paycheck entirely in BTC.
I’m going to take my next paycheck 100% in bitcoin…problem solved! @Sarasti can you help? https://t.co/v4YdPZ0tYc
— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) November 2, 2021
On Thursday, New York Mayor Eric Adams also heated up the race by promising on Twitter that he would receive his first three salaries in BTC.
“New York will be the hub of the cryptocurrency industry and other fast-growing innovative industries! Just wait!”
Welcoming the New York City challenge, Suarez said, “Touché…congrats on the election and I look forward to the friendly competition to make Miami a crypto capital!”
The Mayor of New York City is reportedly going to take his first 3 paychecks in bitcoin.
This is in response to Miami Mayor @FrancisSuarez taking his next paycheck in bitcoin.
We literally have politicians competing with each other to adopt bitcoin faster. (h/t @Blockworks_)
— Pomp 🌪 (@APompliano) November 4, 2021
Pompliano, who saw the rivalry between the two presidents as an opportunity, looked for an opportunity to escalate the rivalry and, as if inviting other politicians, stated that the number of those who received their salary with BTC increased.
Suarez has previously stated that he wants Bitcoin miners exiled by China’s crypto pressure to set up farms in Miami.