Ted Cruz, a Republican Senator from Texas, wants some businesses located in the Congress building in Washington to be able to make payments with cryptocurrencies.
Presented by Senator Ted Cruz Decision to Recognize Cryptocurrency as a Payment for Transactions by Congress The reconciliation decision, which he presented under the title, was discussed at the Senate’s session on Monday.
Memorandum resolutions, which must receive the approval of both the Senate and the House of Representatives to be implemented, are not submitted to the President’s approval and are not considered to have the force of law, unlike bills.
In the resolution addressed to the federal agencies and officials responsible for the maintenance of the Senate and the House of Representatives; Providing food and vending service to the congress building companies from companies that receive payments with cryptocurrencies selection is requested.
Speaking to Breitbart, who first reported the news, Ted Cruz said, “As consumers better understand and embrace cryptocurrencies, merchants are increasingly accepting cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Congress generally agrees to adopt new technologies. stays slow” said and “My offer; It could put Congress at the forefront here by enabling the cafeterias, vending machines and gift shops in the building to be paid in crypto.” added your comment.
Senator Cruz said at an event he attended last month that natural gas produced as waste during oil production in Texas supplying electricity to bitcoin miners may be used for it might be useful he had said.